Marina Barrage

Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay


Singaporean ingenuity in action, Marina Barrage is both a flood-control dam of the Marina Channel and a gorgeous park with commanding skyline views. The on-site Sustainable Singapore Gallery (9am to 6pm Wednesday to Monday), includes fascinating photos and archival footage of the Singapore River before its extreme makeover, as well as a nifty working model of the Marina Barrage itself. The park's lawn is dotted with locals flying their colourful kites.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay attractions

1. Gardens by the Bay

0.4 MILES

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2. Sands SkyPark Observation Deck

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3. Singapore Flyer

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4. Marina Bay Sands

0.82 MILES

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5. Helix Bridge

0.82 MILES

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6. ArtScience Museum

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7. Red Dot Design Museum

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After bidding farewell to its former bright red Chinatown location, the Red Dot Museum's new home is sleek, modern and smack on the banks of Marina Bay…

8. Six Brushstrokes

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Swing by to check out these six aluminium sculptures by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.