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Asian Civilisations Museum
History Museum, Museum, and Art Gallery
Downtown Core, Singapore
"free admissions during open house days"(3 Tips)
"... exhibits - like the terracotta warriors"(2 Tips)
"Admission is free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents :)"(2 Tips)
"Discounted admission after 7 pm on Fridays"(2 Tips)
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Ted Patrick BoglosaDecember 29, 2015Check out their new available exhibits! The main exhibit showcases a good sum of Asian artifacts from sculptures to paintings to textile and jewelry! A must visit if you're in Singapore!
History: Main bldg was originally known as Government Offices during colonial era. Designed by J.F.A. McNair, it was built by convict labour over 3yrs (Jun 1864- Dec 1867) Source: Wikipedia
Ross BranniganDecember 26, 2016The Port Cities and Chinese Scholar exhibitions are fascinating. Highlighting some of the history of Magellan's expedition, the Tang Dynasty & Confucianism in ASEAN. Interesting Xu Beihong portraits
Natalya ShantyMay 1, 2015I liked the permanent exhibition. I am sure that soon I will have a desire to visit again this museum. Especially the entrance to the museum is free! ✌️😉
- Jake PeyserSeptember 4, 2015Amazing collection of antiquities. Artifacts span Western Asia in Afghanistan all the way to Southeast Asia in Java. Incredible to see the spread of culture and religion thru these pieces.
Lionel LimJuly 19, 2017Free entry to the permanent galleries for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. Each non-permanent gallery has their own admission rules. Check with the friendly staff at the counter.
Mag TYAugust 19, 2015Recent visit covering their exhibit - Buddhist treasures from the Oldest Museum in Asia: http://accidentalsingaporetourist.blogspot.sg/2015/08/accidental-tourist-2015-asian.html?m=1
Robin SaphraOctober 26, 2013go on Friday evening. Admission is half price ($2) and you get a free one hour tour starting at 7pm from a really interesting and well informed guide in English.- SteveFebruary 1, 2016If you are planning to go to more than 1 museum, consider getting a 3 day pass for around $20 which will give you access to all 5 city museums.
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- Natalya ShantyAugust 7, 2016Nice museum for any reason. There are a lot of things for look. For example,there are two interesting temporal exibitions 1st about Christianity in Asia, 2d one about porcelain. 1 t. for students -$8
Christian KatarnAugust 16, 2014Really interesting place to learn something about South Asia. The building is impressive and the collections are great.
- Free admission 4 Singapore citizens & PR all year round fr 18May2013. 7 other museums too! Permanent galleries thematically org by geo zones: China, Southeast Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Islamic world
Dorine LosassoFebruary 10, 2019This should be on everyone’s must see list. An amazing historic journey through South East Asia.Upvoted Feb 25- Admission is FREE to all as Museum is undergoing major renovations & several galleries are closed. Still worth a visit as objects get rotated & some rare items from conservation are now on display.
- Museum gift shop (operated by Supermama) is at the museum entrance, on your right hand side
Kristin M-OFebruary 27, 2014Great venue for Social Insights with socialbakers.com, socials and metrics carry on until #SMW is put on the map with Sg's brand of regional marketing. Local Startup #SocEnts are represented.
JJanuary 27Beautifully curated and highly informative, the “Faith and Belief” section in particular is eye-opening.- Ramesh IyerOctober 26, 2011just for the building and the cool at-mos I would like to visit this place and every so often we have so many good works and exhibits - like the terracotta warriors
Bella PaneJuly 25, 2013spend the day in this country until midnight.. cause tomorrow i have many schedule and i've to go to malaysia. and, thanks for 2 days singapore and gonna miss you!- Singaporeans & PRs just need to flash their ID cards to gain free entry. Ask about concessions available to foreign groups, families & seniors.
Elena OrapSeptember 25, 2016Nice diverse multicultural exposition. Central location. The connected restaurant is a real gem!
Currently featuring "Buddhist Art from the India Museum, Kolkata". Photo : Buddha's Footprint!
DHR.comOctober 17, 2011This museum concentrates on pan-Asian cultures. If you want to learn more about SG's multi-ethnic society, go here. Must-see: Han Dynasty funerary objects and the Terracotta Warriors exhibit.- Join one of the FREE English guided tours on the weekends for insights beyond the info provided by the panel texts. Tours at 1130am, 2 & 3pm.
- Kars AlfrinkJanuary 23, 2016There are some seriously stunning pieces of Buddhist and Hindu art on display here.
- Free entry for local residents. The museum itself is gorgeous too!
Next DepressSeptember 30, 2013A great place to spend your afternoon! But you need a guide. Our guide was awesome!
Anya KorzunJanuary 18, 2015occurred to be free of charge - probably because of renovation in progress. gives a good impression of regional cultural diversity
YI ERSeptember 29, 2019Small museum and also cheap price. If you interested in the international ocean trade, you could spend one to one and half hour visiting here
Bong Hai AnhDecember 9, 2012Well organized, informative . Nice coffee terrace to enjoy a lazy afternoon after the visit
thpsychoFebruary 8, 2016Nice exhibit but could improve on signage to guide people where to start as layout is very confusing- Check out the occasional special exhibitions, and look out for the free admissions during open house days for festive holidays like Deepavali, CNY, Hari Raya, even Halloween!
Nearest MRT station would be Raffles Place. Walking distance.
Brian LeeryNovember 16, 2010If you can't find parking, the parking lot at Adelphi Centre is a good bet. Along Old Parliament Road I think.
Karolina 🦖June 9, 2016Nothing too exciting, but at least it's cheap. I liked their temporary exhibition more than the main thing.
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"for first timers, it is recommended to call and find out guided tour schedule of the day. You will get to know and appreciate more about this unique culture of Singapore and Southeast Asia."
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"Plenty of archived photos on days of old (I love!). Here's one on life by the river -- what Stamford Raffles wd hv encountered when he 1st arrvd in Singapore."
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"Take the time, even if not your thing to do. Wonderful, informative,peaceful, amazing... okay enough you read to go see it on your own..after all you're not paying me for full details."
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