The Asian Civilisations Museum's core collections, which are based on the rich multi-ethnic heritage of Singapore and the South-east Asian region, explore the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans.

  Housed at the old Tao Nan School, the museum displays exhibits on both Peranakan and Chinese culture. Temporary exhibitions are showcasing other aspects of Asia are also held regularly.

  The second wing of the museum at the Empress Place Building will be completed in the second half of 2002. This will allow the museum to present a more comprehensive story of the cultures and civilisations that have shaped Singapore's cultural identity.

  The Asian Civilisations Museum is a National Museum and an institution of the National Heritage Board.

Address:  39 Armenian Street Singapore 179941

Tel:          (65) 6332 3015

URL:        www.nhb.gov.sg 

Opening hours:

     Tuesdays - Sundays  9am - 6pm

     Free admission on late nights every Friday 6pm - 9pm

Admission:

     Adult S$3, Student S$1.50, Child below 6 years old Free,

     Senior Citizen (60 years & above) S$1.50,

     Family Ticket (max. 5 members) S$8

Guided Tours:

     Tuesdays to Fridays: 10.30am (Japanese), 11am & 2pm (English)

     Saturdays & Sundays: 11am, 2pm, and 3.30pm (English)

How to get there:

     By MRT: walk from City Hall MRT Station

     By Bus:  7, 14, 16, 36, 64, 65, 77, 97, 103, 106, 111, 124, 131,

                  139, 166, 167, 171, 174, 190, 501, 511, 518, 602, 603,

                  605, 607, 700 & 700A