Exterior Facade of the Asian Civilisation Museum

Asian Civilisation Museum in Singapore

For today, a brief post on the exterior architecture of the Asian Civilisation Museum.

The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is one of the National Museums of Singapore under the National Heritage Board. Located at the Singapore River, Empress Place, it is at a strategic location along with many of the historical places in Singapore. It is the first museum in the region to present a broad and integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisation – showcasing the rich heritage of our multi-ethnic society.

So if museums, arts and culture are your favourite things, come and visit the Asian Civilisation Museum.

Opening Hours

Monday : 1pm – 7pm
Tuesday – Sunday : 9am – 7pm
(Friday) : 9am – 9pm

Admission Charges

http://www.acm.org.sg/visitor_info/admission_charges.asp

Price may vary during special exhibitions.

Individual Admission
Adults : S$8.00
Concession* : S$4.00 (* Foreigners aged 60 and above)

Group Admission : S$6.00 (for groups of 20 and above)
Concession* : S$3.00 (* Foreigners aged 60 and above)
Family Admission : S$20.00
Maximum of 5 pax, only available during Special Exhibitions

Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum Joint Ticket**
Adults : S$11.00
Concession* : S$5.50 (* Foreigners aged 60 and above)
** Joint ticket must be used within 7 days of purchase

• Free admission to visitors aged 6 and below
• Free admission for all Singaporean and PR students, and teachers (for more information, please click here)
• Free admission for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 60 years and above everyday
• 50% discount for foreigners aged 60 and above everyday
• Discounted admission charges on Fridays 7pm – 9pm

Source

Asian Civilisation Museum
Wikipedia

How to get there

The ACM is located at 1 Empress Place. Take the MRT and alight at Raffles station. It is a 5-minute walk to the ACM.

Google Map

 

Ceilings Architecture : Shopping Malls

Today’s theme : ceiling architecture, notably of shopping malls.

Here is a collection of ceiling photos taken over several months in various shopping malls in Singapore.

1. ION Orchard

Designed by leading architecture firm Benoy.

ION Orchard ceiling architecture

Features : amber and fluorescent lights

2. Wheelock Place

Designed by Kisho Kurokawa. Source : http://www.architravel.com/architravel/building/207

Wheelock Place ceiling architecture

Features : Blue Glass structure – taken at the front entrance.

3. Iluma

Designed by architects WOHA : project team – Wong Mun Summ, Richard Hassell, Chan Ee Mun, Dhamaraj Subramaniam, Ang Chow Hwee, Lim Yin Chao, Lim Yee Sze, Alen Low, Andrew MacLennan, Christopher Browne, Elavarasi Rajapackiyam, Johan Hermijanto, Maria Nieva.

Source : http://www.archithings.net/search/iluma+architect

Iluma ceiling architecture

Theme : Black and White Decoration that is repeated throughout the shopping mall

4. Raffles City

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect, I.M.Pei to be “the city within a city”.

Raffles City ceiling architecture

Theme : Open sky Light

5. Harbour Front/VivoCity

Designed by internationally acclaimed Japanese architect, Toyo Ito.

Harbour Front/Vivocity ceiling architecture

Features : Blue, green, white. The futuristic public seats scattered throughout the shopping centre follows this theme as well.

So many interesting things uncovered when one does a search on the internet. I didn’t know these facts until I do a search for more information.

If you are keen to do a photo shoot of shopping centre, here is a few tips for consideration.

Photographing Shopping Malls

 

Sale! Let’s Shop!

Window Display of Chinese New Year Sale - Paragon

A bit of a dramatic heading but this applies to today’s post. Yes, sale and shopping.

It seems that almost every weekend there is a sale going on. Shopping is such an enjoyable pastime and if you are not careful, a drain on the wallet. But hey, if you have to work hard, it is only fair to enjoy life too.

I see many ladies in high heels even during the weekends. But if you are going to troll from mall to mall, it is best to wear comfortable shoes.

There’s a saying “Shop, shop till you drop!”. Next post will not cost you a single cent.

CK Tang Celebrates Chinese New Year

Supersize Rabbit next to Mannequin at CK Tang Shopping Mall

Sale at Metro Paragon

Iluma Shopping Mall - Window Display

Women Clothing at Raffles City Shopping Mall

Souvernirs, Gifts and Presents at Raffles Shopping Mall

 

Toa Payoh Celebrates Chinese New Year

Just three stops from Orchard MRT is Toa Payoh.

This was the first neighbourhood that HDB flats were built. Over the years, buildings have changed and upgrading have rejuvenated the lively estate. With the MRT located in the basement and the air-conditioned bus interchange on the first level, travel and infrastructure is a breeze. The atrium next to the bus interchange, facing the NTUC Fairprice, is a commercial hub. Usually during weekends, stalls set up their items for sale.

This weekend, the NTUC Fairprice is holding a Chinese New Year sale.

With the giant billboard screen, the Toa Payoh atrium is a good place to mingle with friends and family. If tired, you can sit on the steps. I find Toa Payoh Central very compact and easy for walking. There are at least six shops selling shoes, three shops competing side by side selling toiletries, a factory outlet selling casual clothes ranging from S$2 and many food stalls where meals can be bought under S$5.

To get away from the crowd, there is the Library. There is also the Toa Payoh Park opposite the Bus Interchange.

So if feeling tired of the crowd in Orchard Road and tourist places, this is a good place to mingle with the locals and grab things on a bargain.

Till next post, travel safe wherever you are!

 

Chinese New Year Decoration

Toa Payoh Central Celebrates 2011 Chinese New Year

NTUC Fairprice sale at Toa Payoh Central

Chinese New Year Sale at Toa Payoh Central

 

Chinese New Year Shopping at Paragon

Chinese New Year Lanterns at Paragon Singapore

Paragon Shopping Mall

In my opinion, this mall put up the best Christmas decoration last year. For pictures, click here.

For 2011 Chinese New Year decoration, I love it too! Orange lighted lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Simple but beautiful. Below, crowd of people shopping.

Pictures below.

Till next time, don’t forget the red ang pows!

Orange Lanterns deco at Paragon Singapore

Celebrating Chinese New Year at Paragon Singapore

Orange Lanterns Deco at the Escalators

Chinese New Year Shopping

Metro Paragon Chinese New Year Sale

 

Takashimaya Chinese New Year Sale

Takashimaya Chinese New Year Sale

I have more pictures of the Chinese New Year decorations around various malls along Orchard Road. Post for today – pictures taken at Takashimaya or Ngee Ann City Shopping Mall.

This time round, pictures were taken from my latest point and shoot camera. I think this camera takes better pictures than my DSLR.

It was lunch time so it wasn’t as jam pack. Lots of goodies on sale. I can’t read the chinese characters but if you do want to translate, go ahead. 😉

Can’t imagine how Chinatown will look during weekends. Crowded for sure. Will be heading around that area tomorrow. Maybe I will get more pictures later.

Till tomorrow, have fun during the weekends!

Chinese New Year Sale at Ngee Ann City Shopping Mall

Chinese New Year Sale. Shop till you drop.