[2024 Singapore Attraction] Travel Guide for Asian Civilisations Museum (Updated Dec)

#stylomilotrail Getting There By Train: The museum is a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT station (Exit H). By Bus: It’s a 2-minute walk from the Fullerton Square bus stop (03011), served by numerous bus routes. By Car: Public parking is available at the New Parliament House, Six Battery Road, and One Fullerton. Attractions Permanent Galleries: The museum’s galleries are organized thematically, showcasing objects that reflect the diverse cultures and histories of Asia. Key galleries include: Maritime Trade (Level 1), Ancestors and Rituals (Level 2), Ceramics (Level 3). Special Exhibitions: The museum hosts various temporary exhibitions. For example, “Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco” is running from May 2024 to June 2025. These sites offer a deep dive into Singapore’s rich and diverse heritage. Enjoy your exploration! #100waysoftravel #singapore

#lioncitystyle #100waysoftravel #singapore The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore is a remarkable destination that showcases the rich tapestry of Asian cultures and histories. Located along the Singapore River, the museum features a diverse collection that spans various regions, including Southeast Asia, China, India, and the Middle East. The exhibits are well-curated and thoughtfully organized, offering insights into the connections and influences among different civilizations. Highlights include exquisite artifacts, traditional textiles, and intricate artworks, each telling its own story about the cultural heritage of Asia. The visitor experience, making it suitable for all ages. It’s also free entry for Singaporean and PR. #museum #sg #summer #trip #旅行灵感 #新加坡

#lioncitystyle Getting There - Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (accessible via the North-South Line or East-West Line). Exit at Exit H. Walk along the waterfront towards Cavenagh Bridge, and you’ll find the museum nearby. The museum is located at 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555. Attractions - Maritime Trade Gallery (Level 1): This gallery showcases the history of trade routes, including the famous Maritime Silk Route, featuring artifacts like the Tang Shipwreck collection. Faith and Belief Gallery (Level 2): Explore the origins and spread of various belief systems across Asia, including sections on ancient religions, Islamic art, and Christian art. Materials and Design Gallery (Level 3): Focused on decorative arts, this gallery highlights Asian craftsmanship through ceramics, textiles, and jewelry. Special Exhibitions: Currently, there’s a limited-time exhibition titled “Pagoda Odyssey: 1915 - From Shanghai to San Francisco,” running until June 1, 2025. #100waysoftravel #singapore

#lioncitystyle #100WaysOfTravel Free to enter Asian Civilisation Museum of Singapore for all Singaporeans and Permanent Residents and don’t forget to join the free guided tours. There are both English and Mandarin guided tours, online tour and audio guide tour and you can check the schedule online and sign up at the Visitor Service Counter. For those special exhibitions at ACM, there are no free entry so you can buy a ticket on the spot for $12. At ACM, you will see and learn more about the Tang Shipwreck Gallery and more Chinese influence exhibits. #singapore #liveyourdreams #takethattrip

#europeanarchitecture Getting There - Take the East-West Line (Green Line) or North-South Line (Red Line) to Raffles Place. Exit from Exit H, and the museum is about a 5-7 minute walk. Attractions - The Asian Civilizations Museum (ACM) in Singapore has a cool mix of European and Asian architecture. The museum building itself is a great example of neoclassical design, which is a European style. It was originally built in the 1860s and used as government offices, so you can see its colonial roots in the grand pillars, arched windows, and clean, symmetrical lines. Inside, the museum feels modern with spacious galleries, but you can still spot touches of its old European charm. It blends nicely with the surrounding area, sitting along the Singapore River near the Victoria Theatre and Empress Place. The European architecture gives it a classy, historical vibe, while the exhibitions inside focus on Asia’s rich culture and history, making it a unique place to visit. #100waysoftravel #singapore

The museum is definitely worth a visit, with many well-curated exhibits on Singapore's history. It houses historical and religious artifacts. The ground floor focuses on artifacts salvaged from shipwrecks in the region, highlighting Singapore's role in maritime trade. The second floor is a highlight as it showcases religious artifacts from different religions in the region. It's fascinating to learn about this as this part of the collection is a melting pot of different religions. Everything is well laid out with many good explanatory notes. We spent about three hours in this museum, which was just the right amount of time.

#singapore Empress, nestled in the heart of Singapore, is a culinary gem that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Renowned for its delectable offerings, the restaurant takes local delights to new heights by infusing them with a creative twist. With an extensive menu that includes a commendable selection of vegetarian options, Empress caters to diverse palates. The restaurant's classy ambience adds to the overall dining experience, offering an elegant setting that complements the richness of its flavors. As an extra treat, patrons can enjoy a captivating view of the Singapore River, enhancing the pleasure of a memorable dining experience at Empress. Address: 1 Empress Pl, #01-03 Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555 #mytripvlog #foodie

Get ready to shake your bones at the Day of the Dead - Night at the Museum event! Dress to impress and embrace Mexican culture at the Asian Civilisation Museum. Immerse yourself in the rich customs and traditions of the Mexican Day of the Dead, all while soaking up an explosive party atmosphere. Let your enchanting guide take you on a journey through the colorful traditions of this festival. The party will be taking place on Nov 4, 2023, and attendees will be in for an unforgettable evening filled with culture, music, delicious food, special cocktails, and so much more.

#wheretogo #tripblazers Where to go? The Asia civilisation museum is one of the attractions that you must not miss out on. The address is at 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555. It is a ten minute walk from the raffles place mrt station. It showcases the artifacts and heritage and civilization culture from the past history. Admission is free for local residents, while tourists will have to top up $15 to enter. You will definitely learn something new from the museum tour. It is an educational tour to learn more about the culture of civilisations.

Visited the [Asian Civilisation Museum]. Although I have passed by here countless times before, it is the first time to come inside. As one of the four major museums in Singapore, ACM mainly studies the history of material civilisation in China, Southeast Asia, South Asia and West Asia. The museum has three large exhibition zones. The collections in the museum also include Chinese Taoist and Buddhist statues, various exquisite porcelain, calligraphy works and other decorative arts. #singapore #urbanexplorer

Address 1 Empress Place, #01-02, Singapore 179555 Ambiance/Facilities Sit outdoors for an awe-inspiring view of the Singapore River against the backdrop of historic Boat Quay and modern skyscrapers of the CBD. Highlights Tracy’s Favourite Salad is the main reason I frequent the joint. The Flat White with Oat Milk is a close second. Go during Happy Hour (4-8pm) for decently-priced libations and 20% off Small Bites! Average Price per Person $30 Rating It’s a YES from me! #Prive #singaporeriver #cbd #salad #cafe #flatwhite #smallbites #restaurant #AsianCivilisationsMuseum #happyhour #Libations #daytonight

Singapore Asian Civilisations Museum, spending time in this building is definitely worth it! 💰Average cost per person: 20 New Taiwan Dollars It feels very worthwhile, there are many exquisite collections inside, basically covering the cultures of various countries in Asia, very interesting. People who likes taking photos, the revolving staircase at the entrance is also great for taking pictures. 📍Detailed address: Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, open until 9:00 PM on Fridays. Address: 1 Empress Place Ticket: $12/20 Duration of the trip: 2-4 hours.

Singapore is a coubtry is filled with diverse cultures and a vast array of heritage and many different kind of cuisine. Be it local or foreginer it is great to understand how the different culture has affected from old to modern fashion. There is an exhibition now running called the Batik Kita at the Asian Civilised Musuem where there are many presentstion of the different colours, design and materials of Batik clothes and Batik fashion pieces from around the region. This exhibits also showcases how Batik is made and also differently produced based on the different countries and culture. There is also a DIY Batik workshop station for those who wish to know more about Batik. This exhibition cost $12 to enter and runs only for a certain period. Do visit before it disappears. #bucketlistreboot #singapore #batik #culture #understandingculture #history #educational #musuem #exhibition

Empress is a very popular place for weddings. In fact i was just there for food tasting. Some of their banquet menu items are available in their day to day menu too. I especially like their bird's nest soup and mochi ball with black sesame ice cream. Their food is not too salty/sweet so our parents love them. Staff was very attentive and our water was never empty. Some might find the indoor lights a bit dim for dinner but i like it as i dont like spot lights. You can choose to sit outdoors to admire the fairy lights! No aircon but there are quite a few fans so shouldnt be too hot! Address - 1 Empress Place, Asian Civilisations Museum Highlights - fairy lights! Wonderful food and service Avg. Price per Person - 40 onwards Rating - 4/5 #mustvisit #foodie #foodies #food #singapore

Address - Asian Civilizations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555 The Asian Civilizations Museum is dedicated to housing and displaying works that are part of the category of Asian antiquities and decorative art! There are quite a number of free-to-view art works, namely the permanent exhibitions. There are also special rotating exhibitions that require an additional charge. The museum is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT. Don’t forget to take some photos with the giant metal balls art installation on its front lawn too! My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #exploresgtogether #momentssg #tripmoments #artshunting #art #heritage #museum #architecture #exhibition #design #singapore

#localhistory Ice cream uncle Address: 1 Empress Pl, Singapore 179555 Nearest MRT: Raffles Place MRT Exit H Do you know about the ice cream uncles all around Singapore? They sell ice cream on their motorbike. A moving refrigerator full of ice cream travelling around Singapore, bringing ice cream to you. Do not worry about unlicensed hawkers because all the ice cream uncles have proper licensing, a right to sell ice cream with the permission from authority. You can choose between the numerous ice cream flavours on offer and choose to eat it with a waffle biscuit or soft white bread, sometimes the bread comes in rainbow colours too. It is such a happy sight to see them nowadays. For me, I always see them outside The Fullerton Hotel, near Asian civilisations museum and I feel I am very lucky to have an ice cream with bread and enjoy the views at The Fullerton Hotel. Now that the tourists are back, I always see a long queue at the ice cream uncle’s store. I am pretty sure the tourists are able to enjoy a different side of Singapore, our traditions and street food.

Visited Empress to celebrate my birthday and it turns out to be an awesome experience. Highlights - definitely the view of the boat quay river at night. Not forgetting the food, it was great and we enjoyed them immensely. Avg. Price per Person - depending on what you order. it can range from SGD50 to SGD150 per person Rating - 8.5/10 Definitely would return again. #romanticrestaurant

#singaporetrip • The best museum in Singapore must be Asian Civilisations Museum Asian Civilizations Museum Soup Postal Code 179555, it's in the prime location near Clarke Quay. It's really a surprise to walk around! The point is that 0Q, like the National Museum of Singapore, students from local universities are free to enter. Take your student card and singpass to exchange tickets at the service desk- There is wool Don't miss it, the children of the must. 9 The ticket price for foreign tourists (including special exhibitions) is S$25 The whole museum looks exquisite and small, but the number of exhibits is very large. The layout is compact and the content is rich, which will make people feel the flow of culture. The first floor is about the Maritime Silk Road trade, the second floor is mainly about religious art, and the third floor is smaller, which is about textiles and jewelry. My favorite part is the ancient religious exhibition area. The Tang Dynasty statue in Figure 2 is so impressive. It is recommended to reserve at least 2 hours to explore interestina exhibits- #Singapore Travel #Singapore Study Abroad Life #Singapore Wool #What to Play in Singapore #Singapore International Students #ntu #Singapore Museum

Stepping into the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore, a rich cultural atmosphere greets you, as if the river of time is slowly unfolding before your eyes. The museum's soft lighting and each exhibit in the display halls seem like fragments of ancient civilizations, quietly telling stories of millennia. In the 'Maritime Silk Road' section, I seem to see merchant ships navigating through the blue waves, bringing precious porcelain and spices. The intricately carved Chinese blue and white porcelain vases and the glittering Indian gold ornaments seem to record the prosperity and exchange of ancient Asia. In the Southeast Asian Art Gallery, the brightly colored wood carvings and mysterious Buddha statues take me deeper into the beliefs and spiritual world of this land. Every corner of the museum is an encounter with culture; every artifact is a dialogue across time and space. As I stroll through, I deeply feel the diversity and resonance of Asian civilizations, a silent magnificence that gathers the wisdom and art of countless generations. Walking out of the museum, the sunset reflects on the Singapore River, as if I have just traversed a grand feast of civilizations.

First of all, this batch of pagoda models was actually exhibited in the Chinese Pavilion at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, USA, in 1915. In other words, what we are seeing is an exhibition from a century ago. Missing it means missing a hundred years, which is amazing to think about. 📷📷📷📷 109 years ago, the craftsmen of the Tushanwan Orphanage in Shanghai were commissioned to make 84 of the most representative Chinese pagodas, strictly reduced and reproduced in a 1:50 scale, including the famous Nanjing Porcelain Tower, Longhua Pagoda in Shanghai, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an, Huata Pagoda in Zhengding, and Qianxun Pagoda in Dali. This allowed 18 million visitors in San Francisco to experience the charm of Chinese architecture for the first time. 📷📷📷📷 Then this batch of pagodas was forgotten until 2024, when the 84 pagodas crossed the ocean again to the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore. This is also the first time since the 1915 International Exposition that this batch of pagodas has been reunited and exhibited, making it a century-old exhibition that is really worth seeing!

About 1,200 years ago, an ancient Arab cargo ship loaded with items from the Tang Dynasty set sail from Yangzhou, China, and resupplied in Guangzhou. Unfortunately, it hit a black reef and sank near Sumatra Island. The shipwreck was discovered and salvaged from the seabed near Belitung Island, Indonesia in 1998. Experts affectionately named the ship "Black Stone" after the cause of the accident. 📷📷📷📷 The German salvage team, the Indonesian government, China, and the Singaporean government all battled for ownership of these cultural relics. In the end, the German side received some cultural relics, and a small portion went to the Hunan Museum in Changsha, the National Marine Museum in Tianjin, the Macau Museum, and the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta. Most of the relics, including the best quality ones, are in the Asian Civilizations Museum in Singapore. 🌊🌊🌊🌊 The Black Stone shipwreck is about 18 meters long and 6.4 meters wide. It is a very rare shipwreck from the same period. More than 60,000 cultural relics were salvaged, including various ceramics from Changsha Kiln, Yue Kiln, Xing Kiln, and Gong County Kiln, as well as various gold and silverware and bronze mirrors. Each cultural relic is a precious historical testament that has been sealed for a thousand years. It is really worth a visit. If you only visit one museum in Singapore, I would definitely recommend the Asian Civilizations Museum.

Step into the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore and embark on a journey through thousands of years of culture. The museum is home to a dazzling array of treasures, from the rustic charm of ancient pottery to the exquisite beauty of delicate textiles and rare works of art. Each artifact is a vivid interpretation of the glorious history and profound culture of Asian countries. The exhibition layout is ingeniously designed, leading visitors through a visual feast, not only appreciating the infinite possibilities of beauty, but also deeply experiencing the wonderful picture of interweaving and collision between different civilizations, and harmonious coexistence.

#myhiddengems Fireworks at raffles place and city hall area during national day period...There is prive and empress for a nice meal there, a bridge to raffles place mrt station or walk opposite to clarke quay mrt station or city hall mrt station. A good place to watch nice fireworks with good company. There is a museum there, and shopping malls such as Funan & Raffles City.

#singaporetrip My visit to the Asian Civilisations Museum was a fascinating odyssey through the continent's rich cultural heritage. The museum's treasures, spanning 5,000 years, revealed the intricate threads that weave Asian civilizations together. I marveled at ancient artifacts, exquisite ceramics, and intricate textiles. The themed galleries and interactive exhibits masterfully told the story of Asia's diverse traditions, trade routes, and artistic expressions. With each step, I gained a deeper appreciation for the region's complex history and vibrant cultures. A must-visit destination for anyone curious about the Asian story and its enduring legacy.

#travelanywhere Visiting the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore was a captivating journey through Asia's diverse cultural heritage. Located along the Singapore River, this museum showcases a wide range of artifacts and artworks that highlight the region's rich history and interconnected civilizations. I explored galleries featuring exquisite sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and religious artifacts from various Asian cultures, including China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Islamic world. The museum's thematic exhibitions and interactive displays provided insights into trade, religion, and daily life across different periods and civilizations. Whether admiring ancient treasures or contemporary artworks, the Asian Civilisations Museum offers a comprehensive and enlightening exploration of Asia's cultural diversity and shared histories.

#singaporetrip The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore is a treasure trove of Asian heritage and culture. The museum is situated along the scenic Singapore River. It showcases artifacts and artworks spanning thousands of years from various Asian civilizations - ancient relics, contemporary pieces and national heritage statues. Visit this museum for an immersive experience that highlights the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Asia.

#singaporetrip Having visited most of the major museums in Singapore, I can confidently say that this one is definitely worth checking out. However, I did find it challenging to navigate between exhibitions. There were no clear instructions on how to move from one to the next, so I ended up walking to the end and then retracing my steps. This meant I could have missed some smaller exhibition areas if I wasn't paying close attention. I had to ask the guards for directions multiple times. Additionally, all the elevators were out of service, so I had to take the stairs. Despite these difficulties, I found this smaller museum to be a nice place to spend a solid two hours exploring everything it has to offer. There is a cafe downstairs and a souvenir shop where I noticed they offer interesting workshops like porcelain decoration on plates and mugs, although I didn't have time to try them. If you've already visited all the major museums in the area, I recommend paying a visit here to enjoy a leisurely walk and immerse yourself in their impressive collections. Don't have to buy ticket in advance, just purchase upon arrival at the kiosk or counter.

This renowned museum located in Singapore is a witness to the rich and diverse heritage of Asian civilizations known for its precious exhibits and profound cultural connotations. The longing for ancient civilizations is eternally inscribed in this hall of culture Fine ceramics, sculptures, and paintings among various forms of art showcase the cultural demeanor and historical changes of Asia From Chinese bronzes, to Indian Buddha statues, to Middle Eastern ceramics The Asian Civilisations Museum presents a rich and colorful tapestry of Asian culture Each exhibit, each piece of history embodies the glory and vicissitudes of Asian civilizations. As one of the most important cultural carriers in Asia The Asian Civilisations Museum attracts countless tourists and scholars every year With its diverse exhibitions it leads you to appreciate the various civilizations of Asia. If you have a strong interest in Asian culture and a unique insight into history The Asian Civilisations Museum is an essential travel destination for you Here, you can get up close and personal with history, feel the charm of culture and nourish your soul deeply

#thingstodo Here you will be able to find out more about the jewellery and accessories that the Asian people used to wear in the past. The exhibition gallery showcases some of the accessories that were worn by people from various countries. They include the ear rings, necklaces, bracelets, as well as other accessories . It is fascinating to know that the people in the past have been dressing beautifully with their accessories when going out to attend special events. It is definitely a very educational trip here.

#singaporetrip I enjoyed my time visiting this museum. It has amazing collections!! I love the ancient and religions section the most, the room was dim but with great spotlight it showcases the collection so well I love taking a moment to stare at the collections. I also love the jewelry section, some of it is interactive where I can take a look closely about the jewelry in detail. They give you a map and recommend the section you can visit in row.