About
The Asian Civilisations Museum sits along the Singapore River at 1 Empress Place, in the heart of the city's historic riverside. It is known locally as ACM, and it is devoted to the cultures and civilisations of Asia as a whole rather than of a single country.
The collection draws on artefacts spanning around 5,000 years of Asian history, so a visit moves across a wide sweep of time and geography. The museum's focus on pan-Asian connections makes it a useful place to see how different traditions have shaped one another across the continent.
What a visit offers
- A broad survey of Asian cultures, presented together under one roof
- Objects covering roughly five millennia, from early history to more recent periods
- A riverside location that makes it easy to combine with a walk through the city centre
Because the museum is set beside the Singapore River, it works well as part of a half-day or longer stroll through the older districts around the water. Visitors can take in the museum and then explore the nearby riverside paths, cafés and the surrounding civic buildings at their own pace.
Planning your visit
For current information on visiting, including opening arrangements, you can call the museum on +65 6332 7798. The address is 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555. A visit suits anyone with an interest in Asian art, history or material culture, and it is a sensible choice for travellers who want to understand the region's long and varied past before exploring further.