West Side Art Tour
Uncover the hidden artistry of Singapore’s far western reaches on the West Side Art Tour presented by NTU Museum. This guided bus-and-walking experience highlights the rich mix of arts and heritage in and around Nanyang Technological University. Explore thought-provoking art exhibitions and striking campus architecture, discover National Monuments tucked within the Nanyang constituency, and delve into the wood-firing traditions of Singapore’s last heritage dragon kilns right amid the emerging Jurong Innovation District. Join us to experience western Singapore’s culture and heritage in one art-filled tour.
Snap shots of NTU's iconic architecture like UOB Innovation Hub
Explore heritage sites around the NTU campus
Learn about arts and heritage sites in and around NTU, like Singapore's last dragon kilns
Take a guided walk through NTU Museum's public art collection
Photos taken by Jinee Chen
Past Tours
West Side Art Tour: On the cusp edition
The inaugural West Side Art Tour took participants on an art-inspired journey in and around the NTU Campus over the Singapore Art Week weekends.
Learn moreWest Side Art Tour 2027
WSAT 2027 Highlights
The West Side Art Tour covers locations in and around the NTU Campus.
NTU: Look out for NEW eye-catching artworks from NTU Museum's art collection and pop-up art exhibitions around campus [details coming soon], as well as iconic architecture like Wee Cho Yaw Plaza and UOB Innovation Hub and the university's National Monuments Chinese Heritage Centre and Nanyang Monument.
Nanyang: See the original Nanyang University Arch amidst the Nanyang neighbourhood, and admire the large colourful murals of the estate as you approach the university.
Jurong Innovation District: Connected by the tranquil Potter's Garden, we will visit Jalan Bahar Clay Studios and Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle to see and learn about the historic dragon kilns and pottery heritage of this area.
Sights visited on the West Side Art Tour are not fixed and subject to change on the tour day without notice.
WSAT 2027 Details
Coming soon
- NTU assumes no liability or responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to persons or property, inconvenience, delay, or expense.
- Tours are only confirmed when payment is made and receipt confirmed via email. Please check your email after registration for the payment link.
- All tours are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the tour, please inform us via email ahead of time. You may appoint a friend to fill your seat on your behalf, or let us know to cancel your slot so we can open it up to other interested applicants. It may be possible to postpone your seat to the next available tour, but this is not guaranteed.
- The tour is open to participants of all ages. Children below the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult or require parental consent to participate.
- The tour will proceed rain or shine. Several of the locations are outdoor, unsheltered locations with no air-conditioning. Please dress appropriately for Singapore’s weather and carry sun/rain protection like a cap and umbrella for example.
- A chartered bus will be used to transport participants between locations, but that will be some walking involved at the various locations, please wear appropriate shoes.
- There will be a short rest stop midway during the tour with an opportunity to purchase some drinks. Please carry your own water bottles to stay properly hydrated on the tour.
- All information collected in our forms will strictly be used to facilitate contact with participants regarding this tour unless otherwise indicated.
