Asian Civilisations Museum

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Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of Mughal, Safavid and Ottoman Art from the Musée du Louvre

100 Islamic-art masterpieces from the Louvre alongside 30 ACM works, tracing the 16th-18th century world connecting the Mughal, Safavid and Ottoman empires with Southeast Asia.

Now showing19 Jun – 24 Jan 2027$25

Permanent Collections

Elegant Sounds: Music, Craft, and the Literati

The first major refresh of the Scholars Gallery since 2015, exploring the qin (guqin) in Chinese culture through instruments, bronzes, paintings and rare books from the Han dynasty to today.

Permanent collection$25

Islamic Art

A Faith and Belief gallery of secular and non-secular Islamic objects, tracing Southeast Asia's connections to the wider Islamic world through calligraphy, metalwork and textiles.

Permanent collection$15

Tang Shipwreck

Over 60,000 ceramics and gold and silver objects salvaged from a 9th-century Arab dhow that sank off Belitung, on its way from China to the Islamic world.

Permanent collection$15

Nearby

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National Gallery Singapore

Architecture4 min walk

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Children's Museum Singapore

Children8 min walk

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Peranakan Museum

Design9 min walk

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ArtScience Museum

Art11 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Asian Civilisations Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Asian Civilisations Museum is $15. S$10 concession; free for children 6 and under; free for Singapore citizens and PRs. Special exhibitions priced separately. Advance timed-slot booking required for weekend and public holiday visits.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Asian Civilisations Museum?

Asian Civilisations Museum is open Sat–Thu 10am–7pm, Fri 10am–9pm. Timed-slot booking required for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Asian Civilisations Museum?

Asian Civilisations Museum is located at 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, in the Civic District area of Singapore. The nearest stations are Raffles Place MRT, City Hall MRT and Esplanade MRT.

What can I see at Asian Civilisations Museum?

Pan-Asian treasures beside the Singapore River, from the Tang Shipwreck's 60,000 ceramics to Islamic and Peranakan art. Current highlights include Elegant Sounds: Music, Craft, and the Literati, Islamic Art and Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of Mughal, Safavid and Ottoman Art from the Musée du Louvre.

Do I need to book Asian Civilisations Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Asian Civilisations Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.