Art of Healing & Heritage: A Self-Guided Journey Through IMH
Where creativity, compassion, care and history meet.
At the IMH, healing is shaped not only by clinical care, but also by stories, spaces and heritage. This self-guided tour brings together art and history, inviting visitors to experience how creativity and legacy continue to shape mental health care today.
As you journey through the campus, you will encounter sculptures, murals, textiles and patient artworks from the Art on Campus initiative, alongside heritage landmarks such as the Woodbridge Museum, Woodbridge Bell Site and Heritage Garden. Together, these spaces reflect IMH's journey – from its early institutional roots to a recovery-oriented, community-focused approach. Through art and heritage, the tour highlights how expression, memory and place can support connection, dignity and healing.
Highlights along the trail
How it works
- Start anywhere along the trail and follow the digital map.
- Learn about the artwork and how IMH supports recovery.
- Visit our Woodbridge Museum to trace Singapore's mental-health journey from the 1800s to today's research-driven, community-based care.
Woodbridge Museum Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm (Excluding public holidays)
Learn more about our museum here.
Highlights along the trail
1. Grounding Points: Settled & Settling In
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2. Journey Through Time: Mental Health Heritage and The Future of Care
 2 | Artists: NAFA Team – Dan Wong Zi Jian, Gracia Yeo Qi-En, Melinda Chong Hui Ying, Tey Shi Wei · Location: Block 1, Level 2 A 25-metre digital mural charting Singapore’s evolution in mental-health care—from custodial to recovery-oriented and community-integrated. A panoramic story of progress from stigma to strength. |
3. Sayang Sculpture
 3 | Artist: Brother Joseph McNally (founder, LASALLE College of the Arts) · Location: Main Lobby One figure supports another who is kneeling and rising: a powerful emblem of compassion and resilience. “Sayang” (Malay for love/care) captures IMH’s spirit of empathy and dedication to patient recovery. |
4. Starry Night Donor Recognition Wall
 4 | Location: Atrium A Van Gogh–inspired impression celebrating how individual generosity becomes a constellation of collective care – fueling IMH’s healing mission and patient recovery through community compassion. |
5. International Women’s Day Punch Needle Embroidery Tapestry
 5 | Artists: 100 volunteers with Zonta Club of Singapore · Location: Atrium A collaborative textile piece symbolising unity and advocacy – raising awareness of mental health and gender-based violence, and the power of shared purpose in recovery. |
6. Sky Full of Dreams
 6 | Artists: IMH Volunteers RH, CY & TM · Location: The Annex, Level 1 A vibrant chalk work that captures aspiration and teamwork – spotlighting the vital role of staff and volunteers in IMH’s recovery-oriented care model. |
7. Hope After Darkness
 7 | Artist: Desmond Chin · Location: The Annex, Level 1
A patient’s visual journey from shadow to light – reminding us that recovery isn’t linear, but possible through compassion, creativity, and connection. |
8. Collaborative Works by Patients in Mental Health Recovery
  
8 | Artists: IMH Patients · Location: Block 5, Level 1 Large canvases symbolising transformation and resilience – showcasing how art-based therapy and rehabilitation help rebuild confidence, community, and purpose. |
Woodbridge Museum
9. Woodbridge Museum
 9 | Location: Block 1, Level 2 Opening Hours: Learn more about our museum here. |
10. Woodbridge Bell
 10 | Location: Block 1, Outside Main Lobby |
11. Heritage Garden
11 | Location: Block 1, behind Main Lobby
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Visitor information
Trail access | Public areas across the IMH campus. |
Wayfinding | Use the digital trail map; QR codes at stops provide deeper context. |
Etiquette | Please keep noise low and respect patient privacy. |
Photography | IMH has a no-photography/videography policy on campus. For this art trail, visitors may take photos only in non-clinical public spaces, ensuring no one you don’t know appears in the frame. Let’s respect everyone’s privacy at all times. |
Getting here | Directions and campus map available here. |
