Asian Civilisations Museum

I visited the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore and loved exploring its diverse exhibits showcasing Asia’s rich history and culture. The galleries are well-curated and informative, making it a great place to learn and reflect.

Asian Civilisations Museum is a great place to escape Singapore’s sweltering heat! If you need to cool down after walking along the Singapore river, do come in for a quick air-condition session. The exhibits are nicely done and there’s quite a bit of History to learn here. Museum enthusiasts should and must visit this place!

The pace of the Asian Civilizations Museum makes it stand out from other museums. There is a calm serenity in the space - an opportunity to read and admire the artifacts without feeling rushed or out of breath trying to get through everything there is to see. There is much to explore, and yet there is space to take it in. The music room on the 2nd ... see more

Brought mum for a museum adventure. Permanent galleries are free for Singapore citizen and PRs. Just show your NRIC and you be giving a sticker to paste on your attire before entering. Its a little noisy as there are students on museum excursions but it still enjoyable experience. Permanent galleries on different religious figurines, items. Musical... see more

Smartly curated museum with a overall presentation of Southeast Asian art. The gallery on beliefs includes several exhibitions of religious artifacts. There are two restaurants for a quick bite. Perfect place to visit during the hottest hours.

Impromptu decision to go ACM! The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore offers a rich and thoughtfully curated exploration of Asia’s diverse cultural heritage. From ancient artifacts to beautifully presented exhibitions on trade, faith, and craftsmanship, there’s a depth and clarity to the storytelling that makes each gallery engaging. The spac... see more

The museum is very beautiful and interesting. They have volunteers that do guided tours and they are for free (included in the ticket). The point is, if you want you can spend the day there and attend all guided tours available. We only had one, and it started from the top floor. She told us about ceramics, ways of crafting them and how they change... see more

I visited the Asian Civilisations Museum on a Sunday at 10:15 AM and was pleasantly surprised to find no queue. We waited around 40 minutes for the guided tour at 11:00 AM, which I highly recommend. The one-hour tour provides deeper insight into key artifacts and also highlights lesser-known pieces with fascinating stories that are easy to overlook... see more