Name: Down the River Along the Streets of ACM
Start: 2023-05-27
End: 2023-05-28
Location: Asian Civilisations Museum

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Down the River Along the Streets of ACM

by Asian Civilisations Museum

27 - 28 May • 10:00am • Asian Civilisations Museum

Journey through Singapore River’s history for this year’s Singapore Heritage Festival. Take a bumboat, join a walking tour, catch interactive storytelling sessions and performances to experience the river during its heyday.

Down the River, Along the Streets of ACM

Sat, 27 May 2023 | 10am - 7pm

Sun, 28 May 2023 | 10am - 7pm

Venue: Various locations indoors and outdoors at ACM

Fee: Free

Journey through time along the iconic Singapore River for this year’s Singapore Heritage Festival. Hop on a bumboat or embark on walking tours to witness the transformation of the river and its surroundings. Catch interactive storytelling sessions and performances to experience the sights and sounds of the river during its heyday.

Programmes as part of Down the River, Along the Streets of ACM

Asian Civilisations Museum

Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is Singapore’s national museum of Asian antiquities and decorative art. As the only museum in Asia with a pan-Asian scope, ACM is devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia through our outstanding collection of masterpieces, and through ground-breaking special exhibitions. ACM focuses on the many historical connections between cultures and civilisations in Asia, and between Asia and the world.

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