Friday, 1 Dec: 

• 6pm: Flamenco music by Musicarts Production
  
  
• 6.30pm: Mariachi music by Los Cucurrus

Saturday, 2 Dec: 

• 5pm, 6.30pm: Filipino folk dance by OFW Ethnic Cultural Dancers

• 6pm, 7.30pm: Mexican folk dance by Mitote
  
  

Sunday, 3 Dec: 

• 5pm, 6.30pm: Filipino modern cultural and Tinikling dance by Filipino Dance Club 

• 6pm, 7.30pm: Mexican Aztec ballet by Mitote
  

 [In the event of wet weather, performances will be held in the River Room, Level 2].

1, 2 Dec, 4–10pm 
3 Dec, 4–9pm
ACM Green; Free admission 

Feast on flavours from Asia to the Americas! Our special market includes foods from the Philippines, Mexico, Spain, and Singapore! Try specially curated menu items, purchase unique ingredients, and hear from chefs and culinary professionals about the stories and recipes that emerged from the Manila galleon trade.

Participating vendors: 

• Bar Spectre 
• Esquina
• La Mexicana
• Las Americas 
• Luci's Kitchen
• Max's Restaurant and Lechon Pinoy 
• Potato Corner
• Tamales Mexicanos en Singapur

1–3 Dec, 4–9pm 
Lobby, Level 1

Taste the difference of Filipino-sourced cacao beans and learn about sikwate (Filipino hot chocolate) with The Chocolate Chamber. 

[Be one of the first 50 per programme day to show proof of your Manila Galleon special exhibition ticket to redeem a free hot chocolate at the kiosk!]

1 Dec, 7pm onwards
Ngee Ann Auditorium, Basement 1 
Free admission 

Watch three top chefs prepare dishes using ingredients once carried by the galleons. Carlos Montobbio (Esquina), Maurice Espinoza (Papi’s Tacos), and Kurt Sombero (Kubo) come together to cook and share a communal meal, where they discover the unexpected similarities between their cuisines and food culture. 

Short film produced by ACM and Production 55. 

1 Dec, 4–10pm
Lobby, Level 1; Free admission

Be inspired by the Manila Galleon: From Asia to the Americas exhibition, and craft your own miniature galleon using air-dry clay. Enclose your galleon in a decorative bauble and take it home to display.

2 Dec, 4–10pm 

Lobby, Level 1; Free admission

Make your own mini star piñata, a popular Mexican celebratory decoration perfect for the holiday season! Learn about their historical significance with friendly facilitators from the Mexican Association in Singapore. 

3 Dec, 4–9pm 
Lobby, Level 1; Free admission  

Participate in a parol-making activity guided by members of the Filipino community. Parols are traditional lanterns from the Philippines which are crafted and illuminated as part of Christmas decorations. Join fellow museum visitors in assembling parols, which will be displayed at ACM throughout the Christmas season! 

1, 2 Dec, 8–10.30pm*
Foyer, Level 2; Free admission

It’s party time! Join after-hours salsa sessions featuring two live Latin DJs spinning salsa and bachata beats for an unforgettable night. Whether you bring a partner or make new friends on the dance floor, it’s all about the joy of social dancing!

*Last admission at 10pm 

1–3 Dec, 5–6pm
Lobby, Level 1; $10 refundable deposit (Admission to Manila Galleon and prior registration required); register on Peatix 

Join a culinary journey through the ACM galleries! In this guided tour with our docents, learn about objects linked to the cuisine and the globalisation of food during the 250 years of the Manila galleon trade. 

Register here

2 Dec, 4–5pm
Discovery Room, Basement 1 
$15 per participant; register on Peatix 

Join Chef Sebastián Álvarez from COACOA as he introduces the use of corn, the most important staple in Mexican gastronomy. Discover its historical significance and traditional applications while learning how to make your own tortillas!

Register here

2 Dec, 6–8.30pm
Discovery Room, Basement 1 
$25 per participant; register on Peatix 

This workshop teaches the basics of creating your own galleon-inspired blue-and-white ceramic plate. You will build your own unique plate, then paint it with vivid blue illustrations inspired by the objects from the exhibition. 

Register here

3 Dec, 4–5pm
Discovery Room, Basement 1 
$15 per participant; register on Peatix 

Delve into the world of Mexican cuisine with Chef Sebastián Álvarez from COACOA, and explore the origins of ingredients now integral to Southeast Asia’s everyday diet. Experience a tasting session featuring these ingredients in sorbets made by Chef Sebastián, while he explains the fascinating story of this delicious ingredient exchange!

Register here

3 Dec, 5.30–7pm
River Room, Level 2 
$10 refundable deposit; register on Peatix 

Don’t miss this one-off opportunity to interact with two top chefs – Carlos Montobbio (Esquina) and Kurt Sombero (Kubo). This special presentation will discuss the similarities and differences found in their shared yet distinct culinary heritage, as they each demonstrate a signature dish. 

Register here

(Please note that due to unforeseeable circumstances, Chef Mauricio Espinoza will not be participating in this session, as originally planned.)