Experience the cultures and crafts of the Philippines and Mexico through our opening weekend programmes! Learn about the intricacies of paper craft with a Mexican master-craftsman, listen to folk stories from the Philippines, and go on an exciting digital adventure through the exhibition with our activity trail, with prizes to be won. Then, relax with […]
Dive into the enchanting world of puppetry at No Strings Attached, a delightful mini puppet festival curated by Paper Monkey Theatre, designed for children and families. Experience the magic created by puppetry artists from Asia and around the world. This year's festival promises to showcase captivating works from talented artists based in Thailand, Malaysia, and […]
Dive into the enchanting world of puppetry at No Strings Attached, a delightful mini puppet festival curated by Paper Monkey Theatre, designed for children and families. Experience the magic created by puppetry artists from Asia and around the world. This year's festival promises to showcase captivating works from talented artists based in Thailand, Malaysia, and […]
Free admission to most programmes Get festive at ACM! Indulge in food and fun as we journey from Manila to Mexico and beyond. Immerse yourself in stories from the Mexican and Filipino communities, try smashing a traditional piñata, learn about our oceans and go on a ship ride, and dance along to performances at the […]
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.
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) debuts #SGJEWELLERYNOW, its first showcase of contemporary Singapore jewellery, on 27 June 2024. Staged as an intervention in the museum’s Jewellery Gallery, this unique display highlights works by three prominent Singaporean jewellery designers and houses – Edmond Chin, State Property, and Foundation Jewellers. Each work reinterprets aspects of Southeast Asian […]
#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 […]
