Read this before heading to SKULLPANDA exhibition

Visiting the SKULLPANDA Cage-Uncage exhibition offers more than just viewing art—it’s an immersive journey through the themes of emotion, fortune, rules, exploration, life, and direction. One of the highlights is the exclusive "4500 Visitors" sculpture, a piece unveiled to mark this special showcase and available to the first four thousand five hundred visitors as a memorable gift. The exhibition thoughtfully combines traditional cultural elements, such as homage to bird singing found in local HDB courtyards, with modern pop art, bridging past and present. An interactive feature includes peer-through keyholes revealing symbolic insights, inviting visitors to reflect on the concept of unlocking one’s true self. The exhibition is spread across the Stamford Gallery and Gallery Theatre, with free-to-access installations conveniently located on the National Museum's front lawn and Level 1 spaces, ensuring accessibility for all. For those interested in collecting art, the POP MART pop-up store offers exclusive SKULLPANDA merchandise and prototype figurines from the Paradox Series, available only to ticket holders at the basement retail zone. Moreover, public access to the pop-up store in the Longer Concourse allows fans to browse without a ticket. The museum’s strategic location near Dhoby Ghaut MRT station makes visiting easy and stress-free. Tickets start from an affordable $14 for Singaporeans and PRs, with special rates for tourists. The exhibition runs until 22 February 2026, open daily from 10am to 6:30pm, offering ample opportunity for art lovers and curious visitors to experience this unique art event narrated by renowned artist Xiong Miao behind the beloved SKULLPANDA character.