The Asian Civilisations Museum is one of Singapore's finest, certainly the most comprehensive. Its collections of furniture, jade, porcelain, fine arts, and other artefacts from the region's history, including Chinese, Islamic, and South Indian culture. Aural guides are available, with headphones provided. The museum includes a gift shop, and is free to visitors on Friday evenings from 7-9pm when there are no special exhibitions on. Free guided tours in English are available Mondays at 2pm, Tuesdays to Fridays at 11am and 2pm, and weekends at 3:30pm. There is a pleasant restaurant next door, perfect for a drink or a bite after your visit.

Address: 1 Empress Place

E-mail: nhb_acm_vs@nhb.gov.sg

Website: www.acm.org.sg

Telephone: 6883 0732

Opening times: Monday 1pm-7pm, Tuesday to Sunday 9am-7pm, open late until 9pm on Friday.

Admission: $8 adults, $4 concessions