THE PRIVATE MUSEUM, Singapore is a non-profit private museum in Singapore founded by Singaporean philanthropist, art collector, and real estate developer, Daniel Teo, together with his daughter Rachel Teo in 2010. Fuelled by passionate patronage for the arts, the Museum aims to be an alternative platform to bridge the gap between the private and the public.

The Museum supports the exchange of ideas across cultures, educational initiatives, artistic, and curatorial collaborations with collectors and practitioners of the arts. With a vision to promote art appreciation, the independent arts space engage social, regional, and international audiences from all walks of life. A registered Charity and Institution of Public Character (IPC) since 2010 and 2015 respectively, the Museum continues to serve as an independent platform in bridging gaps between public and private spheres through the exchange of ideas across cultures, educational initiatives, artistic and curatorial collaborations, and actively works toward being a leading, dynamic private museum in Southeast Asia and a national model in Singapore that engages, inspires, and builds communities through art.

Previously located at 51 Waterloo Street, the Museum relocated to the historic colonial bungalow, the Osborne House at 11 Upper Wilkie Road, in late 2023. A new and significant milestone for THE PRIVATE MUSEUM, this new space has over six times our previous floor area and allows us to expand our operations and initiate greater opportunities for meaningful artistic collaborations and community engagements. More than just a physical space; the Museum embodies a philosophy of inclusivity, creativity, and community. In a world where art collections often remain secluded within the confines of private spaces, the Museum strives to break down these barriers by bringing these collections into the public sphere, and to shift the perspective that art collecting is just the act of acquiring artwork. As exemplified by our ethos, Private Collections in a Public Museum, art collecting is about telling stories, and sharing in the transformative power of art, culture, and heritage to connect, unite, and inspire.

"With the founding of The Private Museum, I felt that it was not only important to have an alternative platform for artists to push boundaries, it was also necessary to have a space for art collectors to showcase their collection in a curated display as well. I also thought that there was a need to bring collectors closer to the general public and to help foster interest and support for the art."

– Daniel Teo

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