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Gardens by the Bay vs Asian Civilisations Museum

Both are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Asian Civilisations Museum scores significantly higher than Gardens by the Bay. Asian Civilisations Museum scores 96 with praise from 10 sources such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay
8 / 10
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953, Singapore
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Large-scale gardens next to Marina Bay Sands opened with much well-deserved pomp in 2012." Full review
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Highlights include a futuristic grove of "Supertrees"—giant vertical gardens—and two armadillo-shaped conservatories.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The latest blockbuster attraction at Marina Bay." Full review
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Highlights here include striking, sci-fi 'supertrees' and slinky, state-of-the-art conservatories
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Not one to do things on a small scale. So when it decided to add more green to the Garden City, it settled on Gardens by the Bay, a 101-hectare garden." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A complex of theme gardens and steel-and-glass-domed conservatories located in the Marina Bay area of Singapore." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Located near the Central Business District, Gardens By The Bay is a collection of two conservatories and other gardens that cost over $1 billion (Singapore Dollars) to build. The Cloud..." Full review
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Asian Civilisations Museum
Asian Civilisations Museum
9 / 10
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, Singapore
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Concierge Concierge
"Singapore's confluence of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures makes it the ideal place to learn about these civilizations and their historic interactions."
Frommer's Frommer's
"If you have time for only one museum, this is the one I recommend." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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
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