Asian Civilisations Museum, or ACM, ranks among the most important museums in Singapore. Located by the Singapore River at Empress Place, the museum is housed in a beautiful colonial-era building.

It specialises in Asian history, highlighting the connections between different cultures that make up modern Singapore. Visitors can explore galleries filled with treasures from China, Southeast Asia, India, and the Islamic world. You’ll see ancient ceramics, gold jewellery, textiles, religious statues, and even rare shipwreck finds.

One highlight is the Tang Shipwreck collection—a trove of Chinese artefacts recovered from a 9th-century shipwreck. Other popular galleries focus on faith and belief, trade and connections, and everyday life in ancient Asia.

Special exhibitions bring unique artefacts to Singapore that you rarely see elsewhere. Families and here school groups enjoy interactive workshops, guided tours, and cultural festivals held at ACM.

Its spot by the river makes it easy to combine a visit with dining or sightseeing at Boat Quay or Clarke Quay.

Whether you’re a history lover or just curious about Asian culture, ACM offers something new every visit.