🏛️ Asian Civilisations Museum – Where Asia Meets Singapore 🏛️

Located by the Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is one of the city’s must-visit cultural landmarks. Housed in the historic Empress Place Building, it’s the only museum in the region that showcases the diverse heritage of Asia — with a special focus on how Singapore sits at the crossroads of trade and culture.

✨ Highlights Inside
• Tang Shipwreck Gallery: Star of the museum! A 9th-century Arab dhow discovered near Belitung Island, carrying tens of thousands of Chinese ceramics, gold, and silver — proof of ancient maritime trade.
• Faith & Belief Galleries: Explore Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam through sacred sculptures, manuscripts, and ritual objects, showing how religions spread and adapted across Asia.
• Peranakan Collection: Jewelry, textiles, and beadwork that celebrate the hybrid Peranakan culture unique to Southeast Asia.
• Textiles & Decorative Arts: Stunning batik, Indian chintz, and Chinese silk alongside finely crafted jewelry and ceramics.

📍 Visitor Info
• Address: 1 Empress Place, Singapore
• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 19:00; Fridays till 21:00
• Getting There: Short walk from Raffles Place MRT (Exit H).

💡 Tips for Visitors
• Allocate at least 2–3 hours if you want to enjoy the full collection.
• Start from Level 1 (Trade) and work your way up to Level 3 (Decorative Arts) for the best storytelling flow.
• If you’re short on time, focus on the Tang Shipwreck Gallery, Peranakan jewelry, and Faith & Belief halls.
• Free guided tours (about 1 hour) are offered daily — check at the Visitor Services counter.

Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Oct 17, 2025