Foyer, Level 2
Museum operating hours
Free admission

Borrow from our selection of traditional and contemporary games and enjoy them right here in this space. Whether you like strategy, storytelling, or quick-fire fun, there’s something for everyone.

Foyer, Level 2
Museum operating hours
Free admission

Colour and design your own game token, scan it, and watch it come alive on a giant game board! Spot Asian games from chaupar to congkak, and head into the Let’s Play! exhibition to see the real objects on display.

Foyer, Level 2
Museum operating hours
Free admission

This installation reimagines the Snakes & Ladders board as a three-dimensional architectural installation, inviting reflection on the ups and downs of life.

Admission to the special exhibition required

Join Lucky the Elephant for a fun-filled Roblox adventure in ACMverse! Hunt for legendary game treasures in the Let’s Play! exhibition and unlock a real-life reward when you play onsite. Stay tuned for new mini games and an exciting second quest!

Enter ACMverse here

About ACMverse
ACMverse is hosted on Roblox. It is designed to be family-friendly, with added safeguards such as disabling chat for a safer experience. Parents are encouraged to supervise children’s play and use Roblox’s parental controls to manage chat, content, and privacy settings. ACM is not responsible for other experiences on Roblox outside ACMverse. Learn more about Roblox’s family safeguards here.

Developed by Finute

Free; Available onsite
Admission to the special exhibition required

Have fun exploring the exhibition with activities along the way as you learn about the various games on display. Use the activity trail booklet to look closely at selected objects, reflect on what you see, and spark your curiosity. Don’t miss the hidden board game inside – complete with game pieces and a die to get you started!

Suitable for ages 7 and up.

Admission to the special exhibition is required

Get a hands-on experience with materials and techniques used in some of the game boards on display. Feel the textures of different chess pieces and explore the functional features of boards through tactile displays.

5 Sep 2025–7 June 2026
Riverfront Entrance, Level 1
All day
Free admission

Step into an arena where 1,500 years of chess tradition meets bold contemporary art. From royal courts in India to West Asia and Europe, this ancient game of strategy has travelled the world and is now loved by all. In Checkmates! two worlds meet. Artists Osheen Siva and Vendy Methodos bring their own myths, symbols, and stories to the battlefield, squaring off in a spirited contest of history, fantasy, and imagination. Pick your side and play!

About the artists
Vendy Methodos (b. 1982, Indonesia) is a visual artist from Yogyakarta. His Javanese-rooted practice explores marginality and power through painting, murals, and sculpture.

Osheen Siva (b. 1993, India) is an illustrator and painter from Thiruvannamalai. Through surrealism and speculative fiction, she creates decolonised dreamscapes rooted in Dalit and Tamil heritage.

Founded in 2020, Mama Magnet is a curatorial body that takes a playful approach towards cultural strategy. They collaborate with visual artists, developers, and creative producers to create multimedia art experiences that explore social, ecological, and mystical conversations of our time. Their projects empower artistic agency and invite communities to imagine unconventional futures.

10–12 October 2025
4–10pm
Free admission to most programmes

For one weekend only, the museum transforms into a playground! Held in conjunction with the Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games exhibition, get competitive at social game nights, meet game designers, and learn from the grandmasters. Enjoy outdoor performances, chess zones, and interactive activities – ready, set, play!

30 November 2025
11am–3pm
Free admission to programmes

Join us for lively drama performances, immersive storytelling, and hands-on crafts as we bring Asian games to life. Pick up your A Playful Adventure activity trail booklet and embark on a fun-filled journey through the Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games exhibition.

9–31 January
Programmes on selected dates

Light to Night at ACM is back! Held in conjunction with the special exhibition, Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games, uncover the power of play with late-night museum activities and performances.

Stay tuned for more details.

28–29 March 2025
10am–4pm
Free admission to most programmes

Get ready for an action-packed weekend celebrating Asian games! Explore hands-on game stations and challenge friends and family to exciting matches. Immerse in colourful performances, create game-inspired art, and discover fascinating stories behind the games we love.

Presented in conjunction with ACM Adventures.

30 May–28 June 2026
Programmes on selected dates
Free admission to most programmes

This Children’s Season at ACM, explore sustainability through the fun of Asian games! Discover games inspired by creativity and resourcefulness, enjoy interactive performances, and bring your ideas to life through craft and design activities. Let’s play, learn, and imagine together!

1 Oct, 3 Dec, 4 Feb, 6 May
7.30pm
$25 per ticket; register on Peatix

Join curators Noorashikin Zulkifli and Malvika Agarwal on an exclusive tour of the Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games special exhibition. Gain special insights into exhibition highlights and hear behind-the-scenes stories from the curatorial process.

Stay tuned for 1 Oct tickets.

From Oct 2025 onwards

Stay tuned for a series of exciting exhibition-related talks.