The
National Heritage Board (NHB)
serves as the custodian of Singapore's heritage. It is entrusted with the responsibility ofnarrating the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience, and imparting the enduring Singapore spirit. The
Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)
is the only museum in the region dedicated to exploring the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Asia, with particular emphasis on the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans. Established in 1997 and relocated to its current premises by the Singapore River in 2003, the Museum traces its lineage to the Raffles Museum, founded in the mid-19th century. ACM highlights the historical and artistic connections among Asian cultures, as well as between Asia and the wider world. Singapore's history as a thriving port city-where people from across the globe converged-is employed as a lens through which the broader history of Asia is examined. The artefacts on display illustratenarratives of trade, cultural exchange, an...