• SiewchSingapore & Tokyo | 2026Traveler
    Hornbill statue from Malaysia.
    Porcelain from China, c1735.Cabinet, India, 18th century.Tang Dynasty porcelain recovered from a shipwreck in the Java Sea.Peranakan porcelain. I am of Peranakan descent on my mother's side.Various Southeast Asian artifacts.Hornbill statue from Malaysia.Makara palanquin, Malay Peninsula, 18th century. This is my favorite piece in the entire museum.Various Southeast Asian artifacts.Various Southeast Asian artifacts.Buddha footprint, Thailand, 19th century.Various Southeast Asian artifacts.Various Southeast Asian artifacts.Various Southeast Asian artifacts.

    Asian Civilisations Museum: Greatest Hits

    October 4 in Singapore ⛅ 32 °C

    Apart from the Islamic Art exhibit, I skimmed through the permanent exhibits as I had seem them before. I did linger at the Southeast Asian display to view some of my favorites. Anyway, here are some of my top hits.

    After viewing the exhibits, I grabbed some lunch and then I made my way back to Sim Lim Square to collect my laptop. I cannot tell you how stoked I am to have it repaired at such a reasonable cost!    Read more