# Four Classics: Recast and Retold

> The National Library's special exhibition on China's Four Classic Novels runs from 8 December 2026 to 6 June 2027 on Level 10 of the National Library Building.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Tue, 8 Dec 2026 – Sun, 6 Jun 2027 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2026-12-08T10:00:00+08:00
- **End:** 2027-06-06T21:00:00+08:00
- **Venue:** [Level 10 Gallery, National Library Building](https://kakiout.com/singapore/venues/level-10-gallery-national-library-building.md)
- **Price:** Not announced yet
- **Tickets:** https://exhibitions.nlb.gov.sg/fourclassics/about/
- **Also known as:** 四大名著经典再叙, Four Classics Recast and Retold NLB
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Family friendly:** yes
- **Organiser:** National Library Board Singapore
- **Categories:** Exhibitions, Museum Exhibitions
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/four-classics-recast-and-retold-2026
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/four-classics-recast-and-retold-2026.ics

## About

The National Library's special exhibition on China's Four Classic Novels runs from 8 December 2026 to 6 June 2027 on Level 10 of the National Library Building. ([National Library Board Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://exhibitions.nlb.gov.sg/fourclassics/about/))

## What you will see

The exhibition covers the Four Classic Novels of Chinese literature, from epic battles and daring adventures to intimate dramas of love and loss. Highlights include rare treasures from the National Library of China shown overseas for the first time, interactive digital experiences and artefacts from the National Library of Singapore showing the novels' local connections. ([National Library Board Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://exhibitions.nlb.gov.sg/fourclassics/about/))

## Tickets and admission

The exhibition is open to the public from 8 December 2026; the page gives no admission fee or ticket details. It is organised by National Library Singapore in partnership with the National Library of China, as part of The Bridge of Civilization. ([National Library Board Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://exhibitions.nlb.gov.sg/fourclassics/about/))

## Visiting

The page does not state opening hours; other National Library Building galleries are open 10am to 9pm, so check the page for this exhibition's hours. Supporters include Kuok Group Singapore, the Community Foundation of Singapore with LWC Charity Fund, He Jia and Qu Yi, and the Birdflower Fund. ([National Library Board Singapore, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://exhibitions.nlb.gov.sg/fourclassics/about/))

## Good to know

- **Venue:** Level 10, Gallery, National Library Building.
- **Admission:** Fee and ticket details not stated on the page.

## Getting there

## Sources

- [Four Classics: Recast and Retold](https://exhibitions.nlb.gov.sg/fourclassics/about/) — National Library Board Singapore  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- Last verified: 2026-11-08T10:04:57+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-08T10:04:57+08:00