Singapore Asian Civilisations Museum Permanent Galleries Admission

Visit the museum in a 19th-century landmark

The Asian Civilisations Museum opened in 1997 and has been housed in the Empress Place Building on the Singapore River since 2003. First completed in 1867, this neoclassical building was extended several times in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The museum traces its roots to the Raffles Museum, founded in the mid-19th century. It explores the history of Asia through Singapore's past as a port city that brought people from around the world together.

Explore collections from across Asia

The collection began with Southeast Asian ethnographic materials from the colonial Raffles Library and Museum, including crafts, tools, weapons, utensils and costumes of the Malay and other Southeast Asian cultures, along with Chinese objects.

From the 1990s, collections from West Asia and the Islamic world and South Asia were added, showcasing the Asian cultures and civilisations at the roots of Singapore's diverse communities.

Enjoy special exhibitions and programmes

Special exhibitions bring fascinating objects from around the world. Signature programmes such as ACM After Dark, Saturdays @ACM and lunchtime concerts help visitors connect more closely with culture and the arts.

※ Some galleries may be temporarily closed; please check the on-site notices.
※ The museum may be closed on certain dates due to events.