Running into its final month, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy enchanting tunes by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music with Lunchtime Concerts at ACM. Be sure to catch ACM’s groovy music sessions on Fridays in April, if you’re visiting the museum, or passing by the area and looking to catch a midday break!
Learn more about the art of collecting with ACM Conversations: Chris Hall: A Collector’s Journey where internationally renowned textile collector Chris Hall will share valuable insights into his approach to collecting and work with cultural institutions around the world. The talk is held in conjunction with the upcoming special exhibition Fukusa: Japanese Gift Covers from the Chris Hall Collection at Peranakan Museum, celebrating a major gift of Japanese art from Hall.
Families with little ones can embark on a whimsical journey with the return of Children’s Season at ACM, featuring fun craft and design activities inspired by the quirky objects around the museum’s galleries and the spellbinding stories behind them. The little one’s can also look forward to captivating drama performances, storytelling and craft sessions as part of ACM Adventures. From learning the art of crafting miniature zoomorphic kettles, to decorating vibrant dancing shoes, they can take home a creative momento following their visit to ACM!
| Lunchtime Concerts at ACM5, 12, 19 April 2024, 12:30am – 1:30pmFree admission Asian Civilisations Museum Welcome back to another season of Lunchtime Concerts at ACM! Enjoy the sounds of strings, brass, piano and voice in this series of free concerts. Devote your lunch hour to classical music on selected Fridays in April, brought to you in collaboration with the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. | |
| ACM Conversations: Chris Hall: A Collector’s Journey Saturday, 20 April 2024, 3 – 4:30pmFree admission (registration with a $10 refundable deposit is required)Ngee Ann Auditorium, Asian Civilisations Museum Renowned textile collector Chris Hall discusses his approach to collecting and his work with cultural institutions around the world. He will be joined in conversation by ACM Director Kennie Ting. | |
| ACM Adventures: Totally TurtleSunday, 28 April 2024, 11am – 3pmFree admission to most programmesAsian Civilisations Museum What has a hard shell and spends time on both land and water? Visit the Islamic Art Gallery and see if you can spot this interesting object on display. Enjoy a drama performance and a storytelling session in the galleries. Then, get crafty and make your own miniature zoomorphic kettle! | |
| ACM Adventures: Let’s get Groovy Sunday, 26 May 2024, 11am – 3pmFree admission to most programmesAsian Civilisations Museum Put on some music and let’s groove to the beat! Watch and dance along to a fun-filled drama performance of a story inspired by the dancing Ganesha. Then, get creative and decorate your own magical dancing shoes! | |
| Children’s Season at ACM: Curious & WonderfulSaturday – Sunday, 31 May – 1 June 2024, 11am – 5pmFree admission to most programmesAsian Civilisations Museum Embark on a whimsical journey at ACM this Children’s Season, where innovation and creativity collide. Explore quirky objects in the galleries and uncover the spellbinding stories behind them. Put on your inventor’s cap and unleash your imagination through craft and design activities. Get ready to be inspired as we explore the wonders of innovation! |





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