Asian Civilisations Museum Singapore

Built in 1910, the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore focuses on the rich cultural heritage of the Asian countries. The first wing of the Asian Civilisations Museum was built in Armenian Street and displays magnificent objects from the Chinese civilization. It is well known for the Peranakans Legacy where items are displayed from the Peranakans from the Straits Settlements and the Indonesian Archipelago. The embroidery and beadwork displayed in the first wing is also very popular.

The second wing of the Asian Civilisations Museum is located on the Empress Place built in February 2003. The thematic galleries display items form different Asian countries like China, Southeast Asia and the Islamic countries.

A special exhibition, Tok Panjang displays the elaborate Peranakan dining experience that was held on special occasions like birthdays and weddings. Tok Panjang means a long table that was organized to show the family's wealth.

The Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore is open Monday from 1 pm to 7 pm, from Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 7 pm except Friday when the museum is open from 9 am to 9 pm.

The approximate time to visit and go around the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore is about two hours. There are guided tours of the museum organized in different languages like English, Mandarin and Japanese.

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