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Asian Civilisations Museum

1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, Singapore (Downtown Core)
65 6332 2982
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As featured in 3 days in Singapore
Ranked #12 of 287 attractions in Singapore
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Type: Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Trace the cultural roots of the island’s diverse population through the museum’s interactive displays. Virtual hosts greet you at each of the themed... more » Owner description: Trace the cultural roots of the island’s diverse population through the museum’s interactive displays. Virtual hosts greet you at each of the themed exhibits, which focus on the peoples of Southeast Asia, West Asia, South Asia and China. There is a steady rotation of special exhibitions and a fantastic museum shop. Exhibit highlights of this diverse cultural museum include a ninth-century Buddha and a Chinese snuff box. « less
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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

The Asian Civilisation Museum at 1 Empress Place is worth a visit. Here you can see the history and development of Indian art and religion. The museum shows you the spread of Indian culture and religion to China and Southeast Asia. Buddhist sculpture has spread to Indonesia and China. On TV screen you can hear the commentators explain the history... More

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northern NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

World class, superb lighting and display, very welcoming and photography allowed. If you are into South Asian and Chinese art a must see.

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

Singapore should be very proud of this museum... absolutely world class displays.... probably the most interesting thing we saw in Singapore. I would agree with a lot of posters here that some of the information can be difficult to read due to poor lighting and possibly a suggested itinerary would help. Allow at least two hours to see the basics...... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 via mobile

Take your time to visit it. Totally worth it. Good staff and huge collection . You can find out a bunch of information by yourself easily

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

This museum merits several hours with its extensive and beautiful displays about a range of Asian cultures. My only criticism is that many of the explanatory signs are placed quite low and in dim light - fine for shorter people with excellent vision, a little more challenging for others of us.

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Lahore, Pakistan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Really Cool! Fun Place To Be on a weekend, cool place for excursions and for tourists its really cool a great museum for Singapore! Anonymous A. . . :D

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Extraordinary collections are beautifully displayed at this lovely museum. Restaurant on site overlooks the river and the Boat Quay. Easy access from MRT, just a short walk over the bridge. Gift shop is very small. Plan to spend 2-4 hours here. There is lots to see on many levels.

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Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

The website had interesting stuff for kids to check out. The information for the exhibits were in book form and wasn't placed under any light so it was difficult to read as the lighting was dim at some of the exhibits.If the museum was crowded, it would have been tough to share reading of the information book. DId have some... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013 via mobile

We made our day to the museum around noon after wandering around the city all morning. We accidentally entered through the rear of the museum but eventually made our way to the front. Staff are (like most Singaporean's) very friendly, polite and helpful and the exhibits are very well presented and are representative of Asian history and not just localised.... More

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

Hubbs and I brought our kids (4 years old and 9+ years old) to the Asian Civilisation Museum over the weekend and we spent a good 2-3 hours there in the different Asian sections. It was generally interesting for the kids even though there had been a skull which freaked them out a bit, and the section with the huge... More

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