Singapore Attractions

Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum    When: Daily

The Asian Civilisations Museum aims to reflect the diverse multi-ethnic origins of Singaporean culture. It has a collection that is focused on the South East Asian, Chinese, Indian and West Asian regions, housed in a restored neo-classical building dating back to 1910.

The museum contains many permanent displays on Chinese history and culture, as well as several changing displays featuring other civilisations. There is also an ongoing programme of talks, workshops and other activities and tours can be arranged.

A second wing (ACM II), located at the Empress Place Building in the same street, reopened in February 2003 after some renovation. Spread over three levels, a series of thematic galleries give an insight into the cultural heritage of India, China, Southeast Asia and the Islamic world. State-of-the-art displays and interactive technologies with educational elements have been integrated into the galleries, along with a centre specially dedicated to younger visitors.