Red Dot Design Museum Singapore sits in a full glass facade building located along the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. Designed by Cox Architects, the museum takes on a strong geometrical form and comprises of playful composition of structural steel elements and large overhanging roofs. It is a must visit if you are keen on architecture and design.
The museum is a popular attraction in Singapore, at the Marina Bay and it is the only museum in Singapore that closes late at 11 p.m. on weekends (Fri to Sun). There are more than two levels of exhibition spaces in the museum. The exhibitions are often curated from the results of the Red Dot Design Award. These award winning design works are a result of carefully selection by an international jury panel of experts in design. The search for good design often spans more than 60 countries and involved altogether, more than 80 jury members. Periodically, the exhibition gallery on the first level is also used for short term collaboration with designers or for special exhibitions.
The museum bar is located along the iconic Marina Bay. Lounge along the Waterfront Promenade where its outdoor seatings enjoy a nice constant breeze and beautiful view of the Marina Bay. It is the perfect location to enjoy the evening with friends and loved ones.
Good design is good gift! Not knowing where to go to hunt for the perfect gift? In the museum design shop, there are available Red Dot Award winning designs. Let the award jury helps you select the best gift for your shopping needs for your loved ones.
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. Here, your good design experience is holistic, where design meets culinary and delicious is simply not enough.
Red Dot Design Museum is located at the heart of Singapore's most iconic district, the Marina Bay. Just metres away from the waterfront, the museum sits like a jewel box along the promenade, envelope by an impressive city skyline. This area is one of the most fun places and interesting destinations to visit and for sightseeing in Singapore, with numerous attractions within walk distance from the museum. In its immediate neighbourhood, within 10 minutes walking distances are Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Art Science Museum, and Marina Bay Sands. Within 20 minutes walking distances are the Asian Civilisation Museum, National Gallery, The Esplanade and Victoria Theatre.
Red Dot Design Museum at Marina Bay welcomes it's first group of visitors, winners of the 2017 Red Dot Award for Design Concept on the 18th Oct 2017. More than 500 guests from 23 nations visited the museum for the first time that night. Alan Lim, a renowned photographer, captured this significant moment beautifully with his photography.
Design museum shop curates not only just the best design products from all over the world but also presents original designs by Singapore designers. Perhaps the best way to understand and appreciate this little island is via it's art and creativity. Buy a piece of the Singapore's spirit and support local creativity!
