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 […]
Crossing Cultures at ACM: FESTIVE WEEKEND Friday–Sunday, 6–8 December 2024 4pm–9pm Asian Civilisations Museum Free and ticketed activities available Join us for a festive weekend at the museum to celebrate the year’s end! Enjoy upbeat performances, wine and dining workshops, and celebrations inspired by Asian traditions. About Crossing Cultures at ACM Taking inspiration from objects […]
Faith and Forms The Visual and Material Legacy of Christianity in China, from the 17th Century to Today Christianity reached China as early as the seventh century, during the Tang dynasty. However, its presence was limited until the arrival of several Jesuit missions in the sixteenth century, which also brought Western science, mathematics, astronomy, cartography, […]
Enjoy a weekend of listening pleasures at ACM! Experience intimate gallery gigs and live performances featuring a diverse Asian repertoire – from indie acoustic and fusion jazz to city pop and more. Discover new ways of listening through a pop-up listening cafe, storytelling sessions, and ASMR experiences.
