Gillman Barracks

Gillman Barracks is a contemporary arts cluster in the Bukit Merah district of Singapore, located off Alexandra Road near Labrador Park. Developed from a former British military camp built in 1936, the conserved colonial barracks now house international and local art galleries, exhibition spaces and dining outlets. Set among lush greenery, it is notable for its heritage architecture, rotating contemporary art exhibitions and role as a dedicated visual arts precinct.

Visitors can expect a low-rise campus of conserved colonial barracks blocks set among landscaped greenery and open lawns. The whitewashed buildings house contemporary art galleries, exhibition spaces and food and beverage outlets connected by walkways. Interiors feature gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions, while outdoors there are courtyards, public art installations and shaded seating areas. The precinct is walkable and quiet, suitable for gallery hopping, viewing exhibitions and dining.

Built in 1936 to house the 1st Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment of the British Army and named after General Sir Webb Gillman. Used as a British military camp before World War II, occupied during the Japanese Occupation, and later used by the Singapore Armed Forces. Conserved as heritage buildings and redeveloped in 2012 as a contemporary arts cluster.

Singapore's dedicated contemporary visual arts precinct, housing local and international galleries and serving as a venue for exhibitions, art events and cultural programmes including Singapore Art Week and gallery openings.