Asian Civilisations Museum
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The
Asian Civilisations Museum's core collections, which are
based on the rich multi-ethnic heritage of Singapore and
the South-east Asian region, explore the ancestral
cultures of Singaporeans.
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Housed
at the old Tao Nan School, the museum displays exhibits on
both Peranakan and Chinese culture. Temporary exhibitions
are showcasing other aspects of Asia are also held
regularly.
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The
second wing of the museum at the Empress Place Building
will be completed in the second half of 2002. This will
allow the museum to present a more comprehensive story of
the cultures and civilisations that have shaped
Singapore's cultural identity.
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The
Asian Civilisations Museum is a National Museum and an
institution of the National Heritage Board.
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Address:
39 Armenian Street Singapore 179941
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Tel:
(65) 6332 3015
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URL:
www.nhb.gov.sg
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Opening hours:
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Tuesdays - Sundays 9am - 6pm
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Free admission on late nights every Friday 6pm - 9pm
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Admission:
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Adult S$3, Student S$1.50, Child below 6 years old Free,
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Senior Citizen (60 years & above) S$1.50,
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Family Ticket (max. 5 members) S$8
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Guided Tours:
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Tuesdays to Fridays: 10.30am (Japanese), 11am & 2pm
(English)
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Saturdays & Sundays: 11am, 2pm, and 3.30pm (English)
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How to get
there:
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By MRT: walk from City Hall MRT Station
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By Bus: 7, 14, 16, 36, 64, 65, 77, 97, 103, 106,
111, 124, 131,
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139, 166, 167, 171, 174, 190, 501, 511, 518, 602, 603,
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605, 607, 700 & 700A
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