Museums: Sacred Caves – Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road at the Asian Civilisations Museum

For centuries, travellers crossing the Silk Road passed through Dunhuang carrying goods, stories, beliefs and artistic traditions from across Asia and beyond. Now, some of the most remarkable traces of that exchange are making their way to Singapore, including four life-size reproductions of the famed Mogao Caves. Opening at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) on 25 September, Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road … Continue reading Museums: Sacred Caves – Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road at the Asian Civilisations Museum

Museums: ACM Champions Mind Sports with Championship Table Donation and Shogi Showcase

There’s something quietly magnetic about a game played in silence—where every move carries centuries of tradition, and every player becomes part of a much larger story. This season, the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) invites visitors into that world, where heritage, design, and human intellect converge in a refreshed showcase that feels as contemporary as it is timeless. At the heart of it all is Let’s … Continue reading Museums: ACM Champions Mind Sports with Championship Table Donation and Shogi Showcase