National Gallery Singapore marks Halloween 2025 with two new limited-time programmes, starting October. Daredevils and thrill-seekers can journey into the darker side of history in a special after-hours edition of the Back-of-House Tour at the former Supreme Court, while families can look forward to a festive day of crafts and candy in Trick or Treat Family Fun.
Back-of-House Guided Tour: “Former Supreme Court: Unseen, Unheard” [Halloween Edition]
Hidden passageways in the former Supreme Court: image for illustration purposes only. Image credit: National Gallery Singapore
📅 English-only tours every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 Oct 2025 to 2 Nov 2025
🕙 6.30pm – 10pm
🏷 $68 (Public) and $57.80 (Insider Members)
Enter the hidden chambers of Singapore’s former Supreme Court in this rare Halloween edition of the Gallery’s Back-of-House Tour. Built in the 1930s and home to landmark trials for over 60 years, the building opens its doors after dark to reveal eerie stories and forgotten passageways.
Guests will retrace the steps of prisoners and judges, climb through the infamous trapdoor into the prisoner’s dock, and step into the Viewing Gallery where the public once observed trials. The tour also offers rare access to the former Chief Justice’s private lift and courtroom seat.
The evening begins with a meal at Bakery Brera, the Gallery’s newest café, followed by a guided experience led by our facilitator. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in their best Halloween outfits to bring the night to life.
For more information, please visit our website.
Note: This is a historical tour – there are no scare actors. Recommended for ages 13 and above. Not suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Trick-or-Treat Family Fun
Example of the “Monster Builders” boxes participants can create during the workshop. Image credit: National Gallery Singapore
📅 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct and 2 Nov 2025
🕙 10.30am and 2.30pm
⏳ 1.5 hours
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- Bundle Parent and Child: $65
- Additional Child: $38
- Additional Parent: $30
The family that haunts together, slays together!
This family programme offers a lighter take on Halloween, blending art with play. Held in the Expression Workshop room at the Gallery’s Keppel Centre for Arts Education (KCAE), children will design their own “Monster-Builders” boxes before embarking on a trick-or-treat trail through selected exhibition spaces. With a playful map in hand, they’ll discover artworks and collect sweet surprises from Gallery staff along the way, ending with refreshments at Bakery Brera Café.
Programme line-up:
- Make your own Monster Builders box Workshop (60 mins)
- Trick-or-Treat Trail through Gallery exhibition spaces (30 mins)
- Follow a playful map to discover selected artworks
- Collect candies from friendly ghosts (the Gallery’s Front-of-House) stationed near selected artworks
- Tea Break at Bakery Brera Café to wrap up the adventure
Workshops and activities are designed for children from 3 to 12 years old. Families are encouraged to attend in costume to share in the festive spirit.
For more information, please visit our website.
Children’s Day 2025
Children’s Day is on 3 October 2025. Do check out our list of fun Things to do this Children’s Day long weekend.
Trick or Treat? Halloween is on 31 October and we have compiled a list of Halloween Parties and Events in Singapore 2025 just for you.
For other up coming events, visit Events in Singapore
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