# SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable

> SAM's collection display The Present is Unstable runs from 2 October 2026 to 18 July 2027 at Level 3 Gallery 4 of SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, free for Singaporeans and PRs.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Fri, 2 Oct 2026 – Sun, 18 Jul 2027 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2026-10-02T10:00:00+08:00
- **End:** 2027-07-18T19:00:00+08:00
- **Venue:** [SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark](https://kakiout.com/singapore/venues/sam-at-tanjong-pagar-distripark.md), 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065
- **Price:** S$5 – S$10
- **Tickets:** https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/art-events/exhibitions/the-present-is-unstable
- **Also known as:** The Present is Unstable SAM, SAM Collection 2026
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Family friendly:** yes
- **Organiser:** Singapore Art Museum
- **Categories:** Art Exhibitions, Museum Exhibitions
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/samcollection-the-present-is-unstable-2026
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/samcollection-the-present-is-unstable-2026.ics

## About

SAM's collection display The Present is Unstable runs from 2 October 2026 to 18 July 2027 at Level 3 Gallery 4 of SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, free for Singaporeans and PRs. ([Singapore Art Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/art-events/exhibitions/the-present-is-unstable))

## What you will see

The exhibition treats the Collection as fluid, with works rotated in and out of storage, placed in new relationships and activated through talks, tours and public programmes. It has no single theme. It features nine artists, including Nadiah Bamadhaj, Farida Batool, Chua Chye Teck, Hao Jingban, Manny Montelibano, Gary-Ross Pastrana, Sin Wai Kin, Wei Leng Tay and Jason Wee. ([Singapore Art Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/art-events/exhibitions/the-present-is-unstable))

## Tickets and admission

Singapore citizens and PRs enter free and do not need a ticket; they present valid ID (such as an NRIC or student pass) at the ticketing counter. Tourists and foreign residents pay S$10 for adults and S$5 for concession (overseas students and teachers, and seniors aged 60 and above). Children aged 6 and below, local and locally based students and teachers, and persons with disabilities with their caregiver enter free. Prices include booking fees ([Singapore Art Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/Visit)) Programmes: on 3 October 2026 was free with registration on Peatix, with exhibition admission fees applying, and the 'What A Girl Wants' party is on Saturday 5 December from 6pm to 9pm. ([Singapore Art Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/art-events/exhibitions/the-present-is-unstable))

## Visiting

SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road, is open daily including public holidays from 10am to 7pm, with last entry at 6:30pm, and is a short walk from Cantonment MRT station (CC31, Exit 1) ([Singapore Art Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/Visit))

## Good to know

- **Hours:** Daily including public holidays, 10am to 7pm; last entry 6:30pm.
- **Singapore citizens and PRs:** Free; no ticket needed, show valid ID.
- **Tourists and foreign residents:** Adult S$10; concession S$5 (overseas students/teachers, seniors 60+).
- **Free admission:** Children 6 and below, local students and teachers, persons with disabilities and a caregiver.
- **Getting there:** Cantonment MRT station (CC31), Exit 1.

## Ticket prices

| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Tourists and foreign residents, concession | S$5 |
| Tourists and foreign residents, adult | S$10 |

## Getting there

- MRT: Cantonment (CC31)
Take the Circle Line to Cantonment station (CC31) and leave by Exit 1 for a short walk. By bus, take 10, 30, 57, 80, 97, 97e, 100, 131 or 145 and alight at stop 14061 (Opp Cantonment Stn Exit 4) on Keppel Road. Walk straight for 200 m past Tanjong Pagar Distripark Block 37 on your left, then turn left at the side entrance to Block 39 ([Singapore Art Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/visit))

## FAQ

**How much is SAM admission for tourists?**
S$10 for adults and S$5 for concession; Singapore citizens and PRs enter free ([Singapore Art Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/Visit))

## Sources

- [SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/art-events/exhibitions/the-present-is-unstable) — Singapore Art Museum  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- [Plan your visit](https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/Visit) — Singapore Art Museum  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- Last verified: 2026-11-08T11:20:13+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-08T11:20:13+08:00