Asian Civilisations Museum Tours and Activities

Asian civilisation museum
‘I light Singapore’ show
Lighted up during CNY
"PUSTAHA" ( Magic Bark Book) #pattern from Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The wisdom of nine generations of magician-priests is stored within these pages. The book contains descriptions of all kinds of spells and incantations needed by the datu, as the Batak priests are called. There are formulas for, for example, destroying other villages or eliminating opponents, for inspiring love, and stories about the creation of the world.
Batak priests (datu) inscribed sacred texts on the rib bones of water buffalo. These writings-magic formulas, oracles, recipes for medicines, and instructions for rituals and cures-were passed from generation to generation within a priestly class. Inscriptions on rib bones often contain calendrical information used by priests to divine auspicious days for particular activities. The bones also brought good luck to their owners. The beauty of the script and the poetic language were both appreciated.

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Grand Park City Hall

Grand Park City Hall

5 out of 5
Downtown Singapore
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10 June - 16 June
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Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,171 reviews)
Clean room, staff were helpful and kind Great location and would recomend to others

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Orchard Point Serviced Apartments

Orchard Point Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Orchard
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29 Apr - 6 May
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Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN)
8.4/10 Very Good! (143 reviews)
Staff were nice. Nice location.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Carlton Hotel Singapore

Carlton Hotel Singapore

4.5 out of 5
Downtown Core
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10 June - 16 June
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Melbourne (MEL) to Singapore (SIN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,350 reviews)
Everything is good except the internet is very slow.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

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Singapore Gardens by the Bay Admission Ticket

Singapore Gardens by the Bay Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 20 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 77 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$11 per adult
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History & culture

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Universal Studios Singapore Tickets with VIP Options

Universal Studios Singapore Tickets with VIP Options

Activity duration is 7 hours
The previous price was AU$156 and current price is AU$117 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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°17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide

°17or19 Hrs Kuala Lumpur Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide

Activity duration is 18 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$270 per adult*
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Singapore: Toast Box Voucher

Singapore: Toast Box Voucher

Activity duration is 90 days
Price is AU$6 per traveller
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Universal Studios Singapore Admission Ticket

Universal Studios Singapore Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 7 hours
6.8 out of 10 with 39 reviews
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Price is AU$87 per adult
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Sir Stamford Raffles Statue

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National Gallery Singapore occupying the former City Hall and Old Supreme Court Building.

National Gallery Singapore

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You can spend time studying the exhibits at National Gallery Singapore during your trip to Colonial District. Stroll along the marina or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

National Gallery Singapore

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Carlton Hotel Singapore

Carlton Hotel Singapore

4.5 out of 5
76 Bras Basah Road Singapore
Carlton Hotel Singapore
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

5 out of 5
2 Stamford Road Singapore
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
Hotel Waterloo Singapore - Handwritten Collection

Hotel Waterloo Singapore - Handwritten Collection

4 out of 5
78 Waterloo Street Singapore
Hotel Waterloo Singapore - Handwritten Collection
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

5 out of 5
1 Fullerton Square Singapore
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Pan Pacific Singapore

Pan Pacific Singapore

5 out of 5
7 Raffles Boulevard Singapore
Pan Pacific Singapore
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore

5 out of 5
3 Upper Pickering Street Singapore
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay

Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay

4.5 out of 5
Merchant Road, 20 Singapore SIN
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre

Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre

4 out of 5
8 Club Street Singapore
Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre
lyf Funan Singapore

lyf Funan Singapore

3.5 out of 5
67 HILL STREET Singapore
lyf Funan Singapore
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