Red Dot Design Museum Singapore sits in a full glass facade building located along the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. Designed by Cox Architects (Australia) & Architects 61 (Singapore), the building takes on a strong geometrical form and comprises of playful composition of structural steel elements and large overhanging roofs. A must visit for architecture and design enthusiasts.
A popular attraction at the Marina Bay in Singapore, this is the only museum in Singapore that closes late at 11 p.m. on weekends (Fri to Sun). With two levels of exhibition spaces in the museum, the design exhibits are curated from the results of the international Red Dot Design Award. These award winning works are the result of careful selection by an independent panel of design experts which form the jury. The search for good design spans over 60 countries and has involved more than 80 Red Dot jurors. Expect short term collaborations with designers at exhibition galleries located on the first level of the museum.
The museum bar's outdoor seatings enjoy constant breeze and beautiful view of the Marina Bay. This is the perfect location to enjoy the evening with friends and loved ones while lounging along the Waterfront Promenade.
Shopping at the design museum shop can be dependable because good design always makes good gifts. At the museum design shop, there are available Red Dot Award winning designs. Let the award jurors help select the best gift for your shopping needs.
The museum's cafe blends into its design surroundings where award winning objects such as glasswares, lamps and stools can be found. Traditional recipes such as the Singapore Laksa, Hainanese Chicken Rice and Beef Rendang are redesigned into graphic design projects in the form of cubes by Food Anatomy. Good design experience is holistic here where design meets culinary. Delicious is simply not enough.
Red Dot Design Museum is now located at the heart of Singapore's most iconic district, the Marina Bay. Just metres away from the waterfront like a jewel box along the promenade, the museum is enveloped by an impressive city skyline.
The area is recommended as one of the most fun and interesting destinations to visit and sightsee in Singapore. Within the museum's immediate neighbourhood, attractions within 10 minutes walking distances are ArtScience Museum, Clifford Pier, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and Merlion Park.
The Red Dot Marina Bay Art & Design Guide aims to bringing attention to the many design and art spots that are often missed out, and also to provide a guide to an alternative appreciation of the bay. Embark on a journey around the bay, learn the heritage and the architects behind Singapore's development, view art and design exhibitions, and shop for local design labels.
Red Dot Design Museum at Marina Bay welcomed its very first visitors on 18 October 2017. Award winning designers who make up more than 500 guests from 23 nations visited the museum for the first time. Singapore's celebrated photographer Alan Lim captured significant moments at the museum.
Curating not only the best product design from all over the world, the museum shop also presents original designs by Singapore designers. Perhaps the best way to appreciate Singapore is via its design, art and creativity. Buy a piece of the Singapore's spirit and support local.
