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Singapore Art Museum

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Singapore Art Museum (also known as SAM to most Singaporeans) is the first museum in Singapore. It was opened in 1996.[1][2]

The museum showcases contemporary art from Singapore, Southeast Asia (SEA), and Asia.[2]

Before it was a museum, it was a boys' school.[3]

References

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  1. Wang, Hui Ling (1996-02-21). "Vision of S'pore as entrepot for art, culture". Singapore: Straits Times. p. 1.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "About the Singapore Art Museum". Singapore Art Museum. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  3. "About the Building". Singapore Art Museum. Archived from the original on July 7, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.