What would happen if we reimagined some of the fantastic mythical creatures seen on ancient animal-shaped objects and created music that sounds like Debussy’s dreamy "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" on an afternoon at ACM? Inspired by zoomorphic objects from the ACM collection, musicians from YST’s Text and Music class will unfold a […]
ACM explores wellness and the wholeness of body, spirit, and mind with Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice. Featuring over 100 objects from the National Collection, private collectors, and local communities, this special exhibition presents a stunning display of sacred and ritual art from Singapore and the region. Join us in […]
Lunar New Year Promotion: 50% off entry fees for Singaporeans & Permanent Residents to Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought & Practice Special Exhibition from 15 January – 15 February 2023 ACM explores wellness and the wholeness of body, spirit, and mind with Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice. Featuring over 100 objects from […]
Go on a journey with us to discover objects that are traded across the world. Enjoy a drama and storytelling performance, and get crafty in an activity inspired by objects found in the Maritime Trade Gallery.
This month, Let’s Learn About…Marble! Discover how this durable material has been used to make sculptures across different parts of Asia.
Join in this symposium to hear from Cándida Fernández de Calderón, director of the Fomento Cultural Citibanamex. A.C., Mexico, as she discusses her work with craftsmen to preserve and promote Mexican heritage. Other speakers include Lidia Riveros, Tracy Tang, and Denisonde Simbol, who worked with diverse communities to amplify their voices in the Manila Galleon: […]
Join us for a two-day conference that examines the significance of the Manila galleon trade, which connected Asia to the Americas and Europe for centuries. Leading scholars will present new research and insights into how the galleons influenced the cultural, economic, political, and social landscapes of the Philippines, Mexico, Spain, and other countries from the […]
Join us this month as we explore objects with meaningful stories through an interactive drama performance and a storytelling session. Then, tell your own story through an art-making activity.
Join us this month as we explore objects with meaningful stories through an interactive drama performance and a storytelling session. Then, tell your own story through an art-making activity.
#SGFASHIONNOW returns with its final and largest edition at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) on 27 June 2024. Co-curated with students from the School of Fashion at LASALLE College of the Arts, the series returns to Singapore after premiering in South Korea. It brings together the works of 28 established and emerging designers, and adopts […]
