The News Gallery: Beyond Headlines is on the Level 11 Promenade of the National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street. It is a permanent National Library exhibition about Singapore’s newspapers and how readers can evaluate news.
The exhibition’s official page lists visiting hours of 10 am to 9 pm. Check the current exhibition listings for holidays or changes. If you are visiting with children, choose one story or headline to compare rather than trying to read every display.
- Building: National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street.
- Location: Level 11 Promenade.
- Exhibition: The News Gallery: Beyond Headlines.
- Published hours: 10 am–9 pm. Check holidays separately.
Plan your visit
Guide contents
Go to the Level 11 Promenade
Use the lift signs for Level 11 and look for the exhibition at the Promenade. Central Public Library, the lending library downstairs, is a separate destination.
If someone is meeting you from the MRT, share the building address and Level 11. Use the exhibition title to distinguish this visit from one to the reading rooms.
What you can see in the exhibition
The National Library traces stories from its Singapore newspaper collections, including material dating back to the 1820s. The displays also invite visitors to consider how different media present events and how to assess information.
Pick a headline and look for who published it, when it was written and what evidence it gives. Then compare it with a second source if the display offers one. You can see how word choice and perspective shape what a reader notices.
Use the visit for a short media-literacy activity
Ask a child to describe one thing the headline tells them and one thing they still want to know. Older students can ask whose account is missing and what another source could add.
If you want to keep exploring after your visit, the National Library exhibition page links to a virtual gallery and guides. These can help you follow up on a display you did not have time to read.
Common questions
Which level is The News Gallery?
Level 11, on the Promenade at the National Library Building.
Is it a permanent exhibition?
The National Library lists it as permanent.
Can I see part of the exhibition online?
Yes. The exhibition page links to a virtual gallery.