The Asian Civilisations Museum is one of the four museums in Singapore. It is Singapore’s national museum of Asian antiquities and decorative art. It is the only museum in Asia with a pan-Asian scope.
The Asian Civilisations Museum moved into the current building on 1 March 2003. The building is a national monument that was completed in 1867. It was built in the neoclassical Palladian architectural style. Do take time to explore the surroundings of the museum and also the museum itself.
Asian Civilisations Museum.
22) Sarawak Carved Ceremonial Pole
The Sarawak Carved Ceremonial Pole was presented by the State Government and People of Sarawak to the Government and People of Singapore in April 12, 1991.
This carved ceremonial pole has a range of wood carvings produced with traditional motifs in bold relief of spiral, scroll and circular disc and was carved by members of the Kajang community.
Sarawak Carved Ceremonial Pole.
23) 24 Hours in Singapore
The sculpture was created by Baet Yeak Kuan in 2015 in commemoration of Singapore's fifty years of Independence.
These 5 large mirror balls are supposed to be a visual and audio feast. They are artist Baet Yeok Kuan’s audio sculpture: “24 Hours in Singapore”. They are supposed to emit sounds from everyday Singapore.
24 Hours in Singapore.
Observe the 6 Battery Rd building that is across the river and then cross Cavenagh Bridge and observe on its left THE FIRST GENERATION statues by Chong Fah Cheong and The River Merchants statues on the right.
24) 6 Battery Rd Building
Observe the 6 Battery Rd Building.
6 Battery Rd Building.
25) The Cavenagh Bridge
The Cavenagh Bridge is a national monument that was erected in 1869 and is the only suspension bridge and one of the oldest bridges in Singapore. Previously, it allowed vehicles but now it is just a pedestrian bridge as it cannot withstand heavy loads, that is why there is a Police Notice at each end of the bridge.
