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To commemorate the closing weekend of ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’, The P...
14/04/2026

To commemorate the closing weekend of ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’, The Private Museum is pleased to invite you to join us for a specially curated guided tour led by the collector, Dr John Chia. Offering personal insights into the evolution of the collection, the tour invites visitors to contemplate deeply on key artworks that attend to the human body—mapping out shifting states of displacement, attachment, formation, and renewal through which we continually rework who we are and who we might yet become.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Time: 3pm
Venue: 11 Upper Wilkie Road, S(228120)

Don’t miss your last chance to experience the exhibition through hearing directly from the collectors in our final guided tour before it closes.

🔗 Secure your slot by clicking the link in our bio now! For any enquiries, please write to us at [email protected] or (65) 8068 1151.

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The Private Museum wishes all our friends a Happy Good Friday!In observance of the Good Friday holiday, the Museum will ...
02/04/2026

The Private Museum wishes all our friends a Happy Good Friday!

In observance of the Good Friday holiday, the Museum will be closed on 3 April 2026. We will resume operations on 4 April 2026.

Should you have any inquiries, reach out to our team at [email protected] or (65) 8068 1151. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Private Museum on 4 April!

Current Exhibition:
Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia
19 Jan—26 Apr 2026
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Artwork Featured:
Julia Gutman, ‘Beresh*t 2’ (2024)
Collection of John and Cheryl Chia

     

The Private Museum wishes all our friends a Selamat Hari Raya Puasa!In observance of the Hari Raya Puasa festivities, th...
20/03/2026

The Private Museum wishes all our friends a Selamat Hari Raya Puasa!

In observance of the Hari Raya Puasa festivities, the Museum will be closed on Saturday, 21 March 2026. Operations will resume on Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Should you have any inquiries, reach out to our team at [email protected] or (65) 8068 1151. We can’t wait to welcome you back to The Private Museum on 22 March!

The Private Museum celebrated International Women’s Day with a full house and an inspiring line-up of women leaders for ...
12/03/2026

The Private Museum celebrated International Women’s Day with a full house and an inspiring line-up of women leaders for our special fireside chat, ‘Purpose in Practice: Women Reimagining Impact’.

Our warmest gratitude goes to panellists Rachel Teo (.singapore), Dr Sue-Anne Toh (), Stephanie Choo (), and Shu-Hui Wee () for generously sharing their stories and reflections on weaving care, purpose, and values into their work. We are also deeply grateful to Andrea Fam () for guiding the conversation with such thoughtfulness and care.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on 7 March 2026 for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue and connection. We hope the conversation offered new perspectives and inspiration, highlighting how each of these remarkable women is creating impact beyond traditional measures of success.

The Private Museum wishes all our friends a very happy Chinese New Year! 🐎🧧 In observance of the Chinese New Year festiv...
14/02/2026

The Private Museum wishes all our friends a very happy Chinese New Year! 🐎🧧
 
In observance of the Chinese New Year festivities, the Museum will be closed for a half day on 16 February, and two full days from 17 to 18 February 2026.

The Private Museum will resume operations on 19 February 2026.
 
For more information, you may write to us at [email protected] or (65) 8068 1151. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Private Museum on 19 February!
 

Save the date for The Private Museum’s Charity Golf 2026! Join us in our sixth edition as we celebrate another day of ca...
13/02/2026

Save the date for The Private Museum’s Charity Golf 2026! Join us in our sixth edition as we celebrate another day of camaraderie with fellow patrons and golfers at Laguna National Golf Resort Club () on 6 May 2026.

The record support we received in 2025 reflects the strong belief of our patrons in The Private Museum’s role within Singapore’s arts and culture landscape. Building on this momentum, we strive to continue our commitment to further engage, inspire and build more communities through art. Your donations will play a pivotal role in empowering us in our mission to make art more accessible to the public.

For more information or to make a donation, click on the link in our bio. If you have any questions, please write to the team at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you on the greens! ⛳️

“I think it’s (being human) suffering, it’s failure, it’s growth, it’s being wrong, it’s trying again. You know, it’s ju...
03/02/2026

“I think it’s (being human) suffering, it’s failure, it’s growth, it’s being wrong, it’s trying again. You know, it’s just this—just doing, trying, exploring, fail, get up, do again. And you don’t have to be always right. It’s good to be right, but you don’t have to always be right.” — Dr John Chia, Collector

🗓️ 19 January to 26 April 2026
⏰ Weekdays: 10am to 7pm, Weekends: 11am to 5pm
📍11 Upper Wilkie Road, S(228120)

‘Human Being Human’ is open from now until 26 April 2026. Join us in tracing the human trajectory toward identity and explore how art can illuminate the complexities of contemporary existence.

       

Due to overwhelming interest, The Private Museum is delighted to open another slot for the Chinese Calligraphy Workshop!...
27/01/2026

Due to overwhelming interest, The Private Museum is delighted to open another slot for the Chinese Calligraphy Workshop! 🧧🪭

Learn foundational calligraphy techniques with Elaine Chan () of Inklings 鈴感工房, where you will create your very own personalised Mini Light Box adorned with auspicious Mandarin characters.

Blending heritage with contemporary craft, this hands-on session is perfect for those looking to create a meaningful keepsake for the season.

No prior experiences or Chinese language skills are required as step-by-step guidance is provided for all levels.

As a proud partner of the SG Culture Pass, Singaporeans aged 18 and above can now use their $100 SG Culture Pass credits to sign up for the workshop. Book your spot now via sgculturepass.gov.sg using the link in our bio!

Workshop Details:
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
🕒 Time: 2pm-4pm
💲 Price: $105 (incl. GST)

For more information, please feel free to write to us at [email protected] or (65) 8068 1151.

Images courtesy of Elaine Chan

Thank you to everyone who joined us on 24 January 2026 for the Collectors’ Dialogue for ‘Human Being Human: Selections f...
26/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on 24 January 2026 for the Collectors’ Dialogue for ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to collectors Dr John and Cheryl Chia, and curators Tamares Goh and Aaron Teo, Associate Director, for your time and insight during the chat. We hope you enjoyed the dialogue, and felt inspired by the different ideas, questions, and encounters that shaped the collection.

The publication ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’ is set to be unveiled in March 2026. Click the link in bio to reserve a copy now.

The exhibition is open until 26 April 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Private Museum!

Thank you for joining us on Monday, 19 January 2026 for the opening reception of ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the...
22/01/2026

Thank you for joining us on Monday, 19 January 2026 for the opening reception of ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’. It was a momentous start to SG Art Week 2026, filled with moments of connection, reflection, and shared contemplation on the human condition surrounded by friends and familiar faces.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Guest of Honour Ms Yeoh Chee Yan; Chairman of National Heritage Board for opening this exhibition. Your speech reminded us that collecting is not only an act of preservation, but one of storytelling—one that brings people together through shared histories and lived experiences.

A big thank you to collectors Dr John and Cheryl Chia for your unwavering support and trust in sharing your collection and stories with us. Our sincere thanks also go to curators Tamares Goh and Aaron Teo, Associate Director for your curatorial vision and guidance.

Thank you to all Ambassadors who were present, our patrons, partners, and friends for your kind contributions and continued support of TPM that has empowered us to bring this exhibition to fruition.

The publication ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’ is set to be unveiled in March 2026—tracing more than two decades of collecting and the evolving ideas, questions, and encounters that shaped the collection.

The exhibition is open to the public from now until 26 April 2026. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Private Museum!

Trade the usual gallery crawl for a sidecar this Singapore Art Week 2026! In collaboration with Singapore Sidecars (), j...
20/01/2026

Trade the usual gallery crawl for a sidecar this Singapore Art Week 2026! In collaboration with Singapore Sidecars (), join us for a special art and heritage ride through Singapore’s arts district, where exhibitions, public art, and architecture unfold along a scenic route.

The tour will begin with a guided tour of The Private Museum’s current exhibition ‘Human Being Human: Selections from the Collection of John and Cheryl Chia’.

Next, the journey will continue with a visit to Objectifs Centre, featuring indoor and outdoor exhibitions like ‘Exposure_Exposure’ and ‘Salt Tongues / Far Shores Near’.

Along the way, one can also marvel at the iconic blue bungalow at 42 Waterloo Street showcasing the exhibition ‘Auditoria’.

Finally, the ride concludes at the historical Armenian Street where you’ll see whimsical crochet flowers and animals fill up the pathway as part of the public art installation ‘Yarn-menian Street’.

Programme Details:
🗓️ Date(s) & Timing(s): Selected slots during 22-31 January 2026
📍 Meeting Location: The Private Museum, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, S228120
💲 Price: $270 (incl. GST)

🔗 Book your preferred slot via the link in our bio now before it runs out! For more information, please feel free to write to us at [email protected] or (65) 8068 1151.

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11 Upper Wilkie Road
Singapore
228120

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 19:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

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+6580681151

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