The Red Dot Design Museum at Marina Bay is Singapore‘s only museum dedicated to contemporary design.
This guide was updated in July 2026. It’s open every day, including Mondays and public holidays, though several third-party ticket sellers still list it as closed on Mondays and open only until 6pm, both incorrect. You can book in advance through Viator for a quicker entry.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 11am–7pm; Sat–Sun 10am–7pm, daily including public holidays |
| Single ticket | S$12 (includes a S$5 shopping voucher) |
| Group of 4 ticket | S$30 (includes a S$10 shopping voucher) |
| Children 6 and under | Free |
| Nearest transit | Bayfront MRT (Exit E), Downtown MRT (Exit B), or Marina Bay MRT (Exit B), all a 5-minute walk |
| Typical visit duration | 45–60 minutes for the museum, 60–90 minutes including the shop and cafe |
Why book Red Dot Design Museum tickets?
- 🏛️ One of only three in the world: alongside the original in Essen, Germany, and the newer museum in Xiamen, China.
- 🎟️ A shopping voucher is included: every ticket comes with a S$5 or S$10 voucher for the Museum Shop.
- 🌿 Two exhibitions in one ticket: the 2025/2026 Preview of the Future and the Permanent Collection.
- 📜 Free for young children: under-6s don’t pay for admission.
- 💰 Pay-as-you-wish for Singapore Citizens: there’s no fixed minimum fee.
Opening hours for the Red Dot Design Museum
The museum, shop, and cafe are open every day of the year, including public holidays. Weekday hours run from 11am to 7pm, and weekend hours from 10am to 7pm. A few third-party ticket sites still list the museum as closed on Mondays or closing at 6pm, so go by the hours above rather than those listings.
Ticket prices for the Red Dot Design Museum
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Single ticket | S$12 (includes a S$5 shopping voucher) |
| Group of 4 | S$30 (includes a S$10 shopping voucher) |
| Children 6 and under | Free |
| Singapore Citizens | Pay-as-you-wish, with valid ID |
Both ticket types cover the full museum, including both current exhibitions. The shopping voucher is redeemable at the Museum Shop on the day of your visit. Singapore’s standard sales tax appears to be included in the prices shown. Book through Viator if you’d rather have your ticket confirmed ahead of time, though walk-ins are also welcome.
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How to get to the Red Dot Design Museum
By MRT: Bayfront station (Exit E), Downtown station (Exit B), and Marina Bay station (Exit B) are all a 5-minute walk from the museum.
On foot: the museum is within easy walking distance of Marina Bay Sands, the ArtScience Museum, Gardens by the Bay, and the Helix Bridge.
By car: the museum is well-served by nearby public parking, with entry from Bayfront Avenue.
Five great things to do while you’re in Singapore
- Explore Singapore’s landmarks and back streets on a bike tour.
- See Singapore from above from the Sky Deck at Marina Bay Sands.
- Discover the city at night in a private group adventure – including a river cruise.
- Smell the flowers at the National Orchid Garden.
- Take a highly-rated food and culture tour through Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.
Parking
There’s a large open-air public car park connected directly to the museum, with entry from Bayfront Avenue. Additional parking is available at Marina Bay Financial Centre and Marina Bay Sands.
How long to spend at the Red Dot Design Museum
Most visitors spend 45 to 60 minutes in the museum itself. Allow 60 to 90 minutes in total if you also want time in the Museum Shop and Museum Cafe. The museum is self-guided, with no set route, so you can move at your own pace.
Accessibility at the Red Dot Design Museum
Most of the museum is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, with the main exhibition areas on both levels reachable and easy to navigate. One small elevated section isn’t accessible. Contact the museum directly beforehand for specific accessibility questions.
What to see at the Red Dot Design Museum
A Preview of the Future is the 2025/2026 Winners’ Exhibition, presenting more than 500 award-winning design concepts from around the world, with over 100 accompanied by physical prototypes. It’s exclusive to the Singapore museum.
The Permanent Collection displays award-winning products throughout the building, from chairs and clocks to light installations, shown up close and in context.
The Interactive Design Lab invites visitors to build their own characters using layered transparent sheets printed with details from the permanent collection, a hands-on activity that works well for families with children.
The Museum Shop carries well-designed homeware, accessories, stationery, and gifts, and is an authorised Freitag retailer for bags made from reclaimed truck tarpaulin.
The Museum Cafe serves specialty coffee from PPP Coffee, alongside gelato and freshly made waffles, with outdoor seating overlooking a public playground by the waterfront.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Don’t worry about booking ahead | Walk-ins are welcome, though booking online gets you through faster. |
| Bring ID if you’re a Singapore Citizen | Citizens pay-as-you-wish rather than the standard admission fee. |
| Redeem your voucher on the day | The S$5 or S$10 shopping voucher included with your ticket is only valid during your visit. |
| Ignore outdated Monday closures | The museum is open every day, including Mondays and public holidays. |
| Bring the kids | Under-6s enter free, and the Interactive Design Lab keeps children engaged alongside the main exhibitions. |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the current opening hours? | Weekdays 11am to 7pm, weekends 10am to 7pm, every day including public holidays. |
| How much does a ticket cost? | S$12 for a single ticket or S$30 for a group of 4, each including a shopping voucher. Booking in advance gets you through the door faster. |
| Do I need to book ahead? | No, walk-ins are welcome, though online booking is quicker. |
| Is it wheelchair accessible? | Mostly, yes. The main exhibition areas on both levels are reachable, aside from one small elevated section. |
| How long should I plan for? | 45 to 60 minutes for the museum alone, or 60 to 90 minutes including the shop and cafe. |
Things to do nearby
Marina Bay Sands, the iconic resort and casino, is a short walk from the museum along the waterfront promenade.
The ArtScience Museum, known for its lotus-flower shape, sits on the same stretch of Marina Bay and hosts changing exhibitions.
Gardens by the Bay, with its Supertree Grove and conservatories, is within easy walking distance.
The Helix Bridge, a distinctive pedestrian bridge inspired by DNA structures, connects Marina Bay’s promenades.
The museum’s own Marina Bay Art and Design Guide maps a self-guided walking route past nearby public art and architecture, worth following for a design-focused view of the area.
What to visit tomorrow
Singapore is an island, so a two-hour drive really only reaches across the Causeway into Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
The Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum, a short drive from the border, tells the story of the city’s Chinese community across four floors of artefacts, documents, and photographs, and takes about an hour to see properly.
The Istana Besar, Johor’s grand Victorian-era royal palace, is worth a stop for its grounds and exterior, overlooking the Straits of Johor, though the Royal Abu Bakar Museum inside has been closed to visitors for some years now.
More Singapore travel
Other Singapore travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- What to expect at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore’s Chinatown.
- Guide to tackling the Changi Boardwalk.
- Practical visitor guides to the National Museum of Singapore, National Gallery Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum.
- Guides to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve‘s attractions: Bird Paradise, Curiosity Cove, Exploria, the Mandai Boardwalk, the Night Safari, Rainforest Wild Asia and River Wonders.
- Guides to Singapore’s parks: Fort Canning Park and Merlion Park.
