Asian Civilisations Museum, History museum in Downtown Core district, Singapore
The Asian Civilisations Museum occupies the Empress Place Building, presenting collections of ceramics, bronzes, and sculptures from multiple Asian regions.
The museum first opened at the Old Tao Nan School building in 1997, focusing on Chinese civilization before moving to Empress Place in 2003.
The galleries showcase artifacts from China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Asia, demonstrating the connections between different Asian societies through time.
The museum provides free daily guided tours, touch-based learning programs, and online educational resources for remote exploration of its collections.
The Khoo Teck Puat Gallery displays over 60,000 ceramic pieces recovered from a Tang dynasty shipwreck discovered near Belitung Island.
Location: Downtown Core
Inception: 1997
Official opening: April 22, 1997
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Address: 1 1 Empress PI, Singapore 179555 179555 Singapore
Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00; Friday 10:00-21:00
Phone: +6563327798
Email: nhb_acm_vs@nhb.gov.sg
Website: https://nhb.gov.sg/acm
GPS coordinates: 1.28750,103.85139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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