Former Empress Place Building

Why go

Built in stages for the colonial administration, the building faces the Singapore River with arcaded verandahs and a formal stone base. Notice those features before entering the museum; together they show how a government complex was adapted for Asian art and history.

What to look for

• Arcaded verandahs run along the riverside building.
• A rusticated ground floor anchors the formal facade.
• Asian Civilisations Museum now occupies the historic rooms.

Useful to know

• Study the riverside exterior before entering Asian Civilisations Museum; interior visiting follows the museum's arrangements.

Your next visit

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