Up Close with ACM: Upsized (Dec Edition)

Join us for the second edition of Up Close with ACM: Upsized, a series of access-friendly programmes at the museum! Slow down and connect with yourself through mindful artmaking and movement activities inspired by Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice. Embark on a special health-and-wellness themed tour of our galleries, supported with sign language interpretation by the Singapore Association for the Deaf. Sign up for our signature Up Close with ACM Tactile Experience, led by facilitators from Dialogue in the Dark Singapore and our Museum Volunteers.

At Up Close with ACM: Upsized, there’s something for everyone.

17 December 2022

Daily - 1–5pm

Asian Civilisations Museum

Free for programmes

17 December 2022

Daily - 1–5pm

Asian Civilisations Museum

Free for programmes

At Up Close with ACM: Upsized, there’s something for everyone.

Programmes and Activities

Drop-in Activity: Zentangle Art

Drop-in Activity: Zentangle Art

1–5pm
Lobby, Level 1

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing repeating patterns. Explore our galleries to get inspired by designs and patterns on objects and artworks. Then, drop by the lobby to learn how to mindfully create Zentangle art with Certified Zentangle Teachers from 7F5R Studio!

Up Close with ACM: A Tactile Museum Experience by facilitators from Dialogue in the Dark

17 Dec 2022
2–3.30pm
River Room, Level 2
Register here

ACM has partnered with Dialogue in the Dark Singapore to develop an intimate programme led by facilitators with visual impairments. Get a chance to handle 3D-printed objects based on the museum’s collection while blindfolded. This will allow you to experience the museum in a new way, from the perspective of your visually impaired facilitators, as they bring you on a tour of ACM’s Maritime Trade and Court & Company galleries.

This programme is generously supported by Keppel.

Up Close with ACM: A Tactile Museum Experience by facilitators from Dialogue in the Dark

Health and Wellness Guided Tour (with Sign Language Interpretation)

17 Dec 2022
2.30–3.30pm
Lobby, Level 1
Register here

Join our friendly guides as they bring you on a tour through our galleries to uncover objects that focus on health and wellness of body and mind. These tours are guided by Museum Volunteers docents. Singapore Sign Language interpretation will be provided.

Suitable for the deaf and/or hard of hearing, ages 13 and up.

Art to Heart Workshop with SAMH: Mirror Me!

17 Dec 2022
4–5pm
River Room, Level 2
Open to 10 parent-child pairs
Register here

Join this fun parent-child workshop and learn to connect with each other through imitation and play, using movement, music and art. The workshop is led by Singapore Association for Mental Health, and will encourage participants to co-create and connect as a way of being.

Suitable for children ages 7 and above. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Art to Heart Workshop with SAMH: Mirror Me!

Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice

Enjoy our latest special exhibition Body & Spirit: The Human Body in Thought and Practice, which explores wellness and the wholeness of body, spirit, and mind. Pop by the Mindfulness Lab, an interactive space to discover Asian wellness practices. You can also pick up an activity trail booklet and mindfully wander through selected objects in the permanent galleries, leading to Body & Spirit.

Discounted $10 entry into Body & Spirit special exhibition during programme timings. Singaporeans and Permanent Residents enjoy a further discounted admission at $6.