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Asian Civilisations Museum vs Singapore Botanic Gardens
Asian Civilisations Museum and Singapore Botanic Gardens are both endorsed by professionals. Overall, Asian Civilisations Museum scores slightly better than Singapore Botanic Gardens. Asian Civilisations Museum has a TripExpert Score of 96 with recommendations from 10 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Asian Civilisations Museum
Concierge
Frommer's
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1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, Singapore
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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
"If you have time for only one museum, this is the one I recommend."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The fine, jewel-box Asian Civilisations Museum was opened in a colonial-era riverfront structure. Articles Singapore's Modern Revolution."
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Fodor's
"With 11 galleries spread over three levels, each of the regions has its own thematic timeline and permanent display."
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
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1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore
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Fodor's
"The gardens were begun in 1859 and carry the hallmarks of Victorian garden design—gazebos, pavilions, and ornate bandstands included."
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Concierge
"Originally developed in 1869 for the scientific study of cash crops like cocoa and nutmeg, this beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
Frommer's
"Carved out within the tropical setting lies a marshgarden awash with water lilies and papyrus plants."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Established in 1860, this wonderful 52-hectare park retains an aura of Victorian gentility, with its swan lake, symphony stage and themed gardens."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
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Don't miss the exquisite National Orchid Garden, with some 700 species of flower (180 of them native to Singapore).
