Asian Civilisations Museum

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9 / 10

10 expert reviews

“Singapore's confluence of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures makes it the ideal place to learn about these civilizations and their historic interactions.”

– Concierge

Frommer's Frommer's
"If you have time for only one museum, this is the one I recommend." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Inside an impressive 1865 building named in honour of Queen Victoria, this museum is a must for any Singapore visit – escape the humidity, put your watch in your pocket and get lost inside." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The fine, jewel-box Asian Civilisations Museum was opened in a colonial-era riverfront structure. Articles Singapore's Modern Revolution." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"With 11 galleries spread over three levels, each of the regions has its own thematic timeline and permanent display." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Singapore's confluence of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures makes it the ideal place to learn about these civilizations and their historic interactions." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The enormous, elegant Empress Place Building is a landmark colonial government office structure that overlooks the Singapore River in the central business district. Since the early 2000s,..." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The only museum to feature the four major cultures that have shaped Singapore." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Set in the neoclassical Empress Place Building by the historic Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum is a pioneering museum that explores traditional aspects of pan-Asian culture,." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Asian Civilisations Museum has seven galleries showcasing more than 2,000 artefacts from the civilisations of China, South-East Asia, South Asia and West Asia." Full review


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