Asian Civilisations Museum

ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM - NATIONAL HERITAGE BOARD

www.nhb.gov.sg
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As the only museum in Asia with a pan-Asian scope, ACM is devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia through our outstanding collection of …

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Mar 23, 2025
Visited by chance. Honestly. Was hot, humid and we were intrigued what this place can show. Skip the vessel part and impersonate in the permanent collection - outstanding - and the temporary one - th…Full review by Aburel
Mar 15, 2025
This is a mid-size museum that needs more than the hour we spent inside. If time is at a premium you can do worse than go straight to the 3rd floor and gaze in amazement at the 2-3 rooms of Asian jew…Full review by SB01
Feb 25, 2025
A place to spend few hours exploring Asian cultures and looking for regional artefacts. Not too busy, so plenty of opportunities to enjoy. Though navigation inside is a bit confusing sometimes, as di…Full review by Ekspertas
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The Asian Civilisations Museum is an institution which forms a part of the four museums in Singapore, the other three being the other Asi…
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One of Singapore's largest and most impressive museums, the Asian Civilisations Museum has 11 galleries showcasing more than 2,000 arte…
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The robust former Empress Place Building, located at the mouth of the Singapore River, is one of the city's architectural treasures – eleg…
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Established:22 April 1997
Located:1 Empress Place
Type:Southeast Asian, South Asian, West Asian and East Asian Heritage

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what are the entry charges?
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For Singaporeans, it's free entry, otherwise for tourists, it's fairly cheap. Prices range from $2 to $8, and for a family of 5 it's $24. All on their website :-)
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How long does it take to finish the whole museum?
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If u r fast maybe a few hours but if u r an archeologist type, it might take a whole day
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Excuse me, is there any volunteer guide at this museum? If yes, how can I contact with them?
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Hi there, if you are planning to visit the museum and attend a guided tour, there are free guided tours every day, run by different museum volunteer/docent groups. The English …
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Hi there, if you are planning to visit the museum and attend a guided tour, there are free guided tours every day, run by different museum volunteer/docent groups. The English tours are at 11am (Daily), 2pm (Daily), 3pm (only Sat & Sun) and 7pm (only on Friday). For more details, please visit the ACM website.
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Keep in mind that admission ends 30 minutes before closing time
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The gallery also has a number of excellent restaurants and rooftop bars
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On Friday evenings from 6 to 8pm, entry to most of the exhibits is free
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The curtains are drawn after sunset, and projection can be beamed out through the glass to get a view of the city
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The spacious reference section and the study rooms on the upper floors offer great views across the city
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Using the explorasia zones visitors can get to know the various aspect of each civilization
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The permanent collection is rotated regularly, so that visitors may get the chance to view important works
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Know the exact address and check the location on the map
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As a visitor, you can take photographs for private use
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You will find ticket prices and timings here
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You can find a gift shop, a restaurant, a function room and a fully-equipped auditorium
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From april 2, the museum will unveil two new permanent galleries on the third floor, fashion and textiles, and jewellery
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The former City Hall and Supreme Court were restored to house the museum, and travelers can even explore the court's old holding cells
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Public safety stations and pharmacies are just around the corner
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The neighborhood around the national museum comes alive with color, light, art installations, music, food trucks and more
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In the centre of singapore's major shopping district and waterloo street arts belt, sam is located
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The galleries have state-of-the-art interactive features, and there's an educational center for kids
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It collaborates with international art museums to co-curate contemporary art exhibitions
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Encourage visitors to connect more closely with culture and the arts
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If you go late in the day, take a break at dusk and have drinks or dinner on the outdoor patio of resident restaurant indochine
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An institution that offers an integrated arts and academic curriculum for youths aged 13 to 18 years of age
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A display featuring the most frequently used spices in singaporean cooking will get your tummy grumbling
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