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National Museum of SingaporevsAsian Civilisations Museum
Both are endorsed by writers. Overall, Asian Civilisations Museum scores significantly better than National Museum of Singapore. Asian Civilisations Museum ranks #1 in Singapore with positive reviews from 10 reviews including Time Out, Concierge and Fodor's.
National Museum of Singapore
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897, Singapore
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Fodor's "Known as the Raffles Museum when it opened in 1887, this building with a silver dome has 20 dioramas depicting the republic's past." Full review
Concierge "The museum's neo-Palladian facade in central Singapore sparkles since its much-needed whitewashing in 2006, but what's inside is infinitely more awe-inspiring."
Frommer's "The premises of the National Museum are as interesting as the exhibits inside." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The grand dame of Singapore's museum scene is located in the history-drenched neoclassical 19th-century building that once housed the former Raffles Museum and Library." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Cutting-edge exhibitions on topics somewhat unexpected for this conservative city-state." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Museum in Singapore features excellent permanent and temporary exhibitions that celebrate the art, history, and culture of this vibrant port city. On Friday evenings from 6..." Full review
Afar Magazine "For two weekends in August, the neighborhood around the National Museum comes alive with color, light, art installations, music, food trucks and more." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Museum of Singapore, which is housed in a fine late-19th-century neoclassical building with a zinc-tiled and stained-glass dome, is the country's oldest museum. A modern..." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Fascinating." Full review
Asian Civilisations Museum Concierge Frommer's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Time Out
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, Singapore
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Concierge "Singapore's confluence of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures makes it the ideal place to learn about these civilizations and their historic interactions."
Frommer's "If you have time for only one museum, this is the one I recommend." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Inside an impressive 1865 building named in honour of Queen Victoria, this museum is a must for any Singapore visit – escape the humidity, put your watch in your pocket and get lost inside." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The fine, jewel-box Asian Civilisations Museum was opened in a colonial-era riverfront structure. Articles Singapore's Modern Revolution." Full review
Fodor's "With 11 galleries spread over three levels, each of the regions has its own thematic timeline and permanent display." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Singapore's confluence of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures makes it the ideal place to learn about these civilizations and their historic interactions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The enormous, elegant Empress Place Building is a landmark colonial government office structure that overlooks the Singapore River in the central business district. Since the early 2000s,..." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The only museum to feature the four major cultures that have shaped Singapore." Full review
The Telegraph "Set in the neoclassical Empress Place Building by the historic Singapore River, the Asian Civilisations Museum is a pioneering museum that explores traditional aspects of pan-Asian culture,." Full review
Time Out "The Asian Civilisations Museum has seven galleries showcasing more than 2,000 artefacts from the civilisations of China, South-East Asia, South Asia and West Asia." Full review
