Relax - ArtsScience museum opens its doors to public Feb 19

Relax

News

Article

The new ArtScience Museum at the Marina Bay Sands will be open to the public from Feb 19.

At the Grand Opening of Marina Bay Sands today, which was held at 3.18pm, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was presented with a golden key to 'unlock' Singapore's latest cultural landmark

The Museum was officially unveiled by Mr. Sheldon Adelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., together with Dr. Miriam Adelson and design architect Moshe Safdie in a Mongolian-inspired event complete with horses and “warriors” decked out in full regalia. With a lotus-inspired design and ten “fingers” symbolizing the “Welcoming Hand of Singapore”, the 50,000 square-foot Museum features four opening exhibitions in its 21 galleries.

Here's what visitors can find:
• “ArtScience: A Journey Through Creativity” in the ArtScience Galleries (Level 4) will feature a series of permanent exhibits that anchors the iconic venue at the forefront of technology, design and culture. The exhibition opens a dialog about art and science and the symbiotic relationship between them.
• “Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World” in the Main Gallery (Basement 2) will bring visitors on a journey through the ancient cities of Asia and the Middle East between AD 600 and 1200 to experience the ancient trading route and information superhighway – the Silk Road. The exhibition is on show from 19 February till 27 March.
• Complementing the Silk Road exhibition is “Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Winds” which relates the story of an astonishing cargo of some 60,000 objects carried from China by a ninth-century Arab dhow, presenting a dynamic tale of trade between China and West Asia along the maritime silk route. The exhibition is on from 19 February till 31 July and is on show in the Main Gallery.
• The Upper Gallery (Level 3) will immerse visitors in the life and times of 13th century Mongolia and one of the world’s greatest warriors and statesman, Genghis Khan.

"Genghis Khan: The Exhibition" is on show for the first time in Asia from February 19 till April 10 and will boast over 200 rare authentic treasures from the conqueror’s reign.

Mr. Moshe Safdie, Marina Bay Sands’ design architect, said, “The flower-like geometry is one of the most complex we have designed and I’m very happy with the final product. Using complex mathematical geometry to create such an iconic structure demonstrates how the union of art and science can lead to the creation of a thing of beauty.”

The Museum’s environmentally-friendly design features a dish-like roof channels rainwater through the central atrium of the building, creating a 35- meter water drop into a small, reflecting pool. The rainwater is then recycled for use in the building’s restrooms.

The ArtScience Museum will also roll out activities related to the exhibitions, including public talks, discovery tours, performing arts and screening of films and documentaries within the museum.

As part of the Grand Opening event, 50 students and staff from Huamin Primary School, North Vista Secondary School and Pioneer Junior College were part of an exclusive delegation that had the opportunity to preview the Museum ahead of the ticketed public on February 19.

Mr. Tom Zaller, Museum Director, said, “Youth and education are two key pillars of our Corporate Social Responsibility program. Through our various initiatives like the Youth Inspiration Internship Program, destination offerings such as ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands and the many educational programs we’re rolling out, we hope to make a lasting contribution to Singapore’s youth.”

Ticketing

Adult - $30.00 Senior (65 years and above) - $27.00

Child (2 - 12 years) - $17.00

School Group (min. 25 pax) - $10.00

Group Sales (min. 25 pax) - $24.50

NOTE: • Prices are inclusive of 7% GST and SISTIC booking fee (Ticketed public entry is from 19 February onwards)

OCBC Cardmembers enjoy 20% OFF museum admission across all categories of individual tickets*

*Payment must be made with OCBC Credit or Debit Card. Offer is not valid with other promotions, discounts and privileges.

Tickets can be purchased on the ArtScience Museum website (www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum), all Marina Bay Sands box offices, and all SISTIC channels Opening Hours 10am to 10pm daily including weekends and public holidays. Last entry into the Museum is at 9.00pm.

ArtsScience museum opens its doors to public Feb 19

AsiaOne | Thu, Feb 17 2011

It was officially unveiled today at the official opening of the Marina Bay Sands resort.

ArtsScience museum opens its doors to public Feb 19

Keywords

marin bay sands

artscience museum

mbs