📅 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11am – 6pm
📍 Asian Civilisations Museum
🏷 Free admission to most activities
Embark on an East-meets-West cultural odyssey! Experience the blending of cultural traditions through mesmerising performances, engaging hands-on activities, and interactive exhibits.
Enjoy giveaways* with discounted admission to Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco during programme hours.
· $10 for Singapore citizens and permanent residents
· $20 for foreign residents and tourists
*While supplies last.
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Pagoda Odyssey Weekend Festival: East-Meets-West. Images courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum, Martial House, Singapore Kite Association & Tok Tok Chiang
ART INSTALLATION
Pagoda Playland
ACM Pagoda Playland
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 February
⏰ 11am – 6pm
📍 ACM Green
🏷 Free admission
Suitable for ages 3 and above, adult supervision required
Embark on a playful adventure through Pagoda Playland! Slide down, soar high, and weave through obstacles for endless fun.
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES
Journey to the West with Tok Tok Chiang
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 4.30pm
📍 ACM Hardcourt
🏷 Free admission
Watch the Monkey God and his companions battle the cunning Spider Demon in this thrilling adaptation of Journey to the West. Don’t miss this spellbinding performance for the first time at ACM!
About Tok Tok Chiang
Founded in 2011 by Nick Shen Weijun, Tok Tok Chiang (TTC) rejuvenates Chinese opera through innovative performances. Known for its creativity, TTC is a full-service events management company based in Singapore, specialising in corporate events, festivals, stage performances, themed events, educational workshops, cultural activities, and film production.
Rhythms of the East by ZingO Festival Drum Group
Rhythms of the East by ZingO Festival Drum Group. Image courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 5.30pm
📍 ACM Hardcourt
🏷 Free admission
Immerse yourself in the powerful beats of Chinese drums as skilled performers blend ancient rhythms with modern compositions in a mesmerising performance.
About ZingO Festival Drum Group
Founded in 2004, ZingO means “People Awaken from Hibernation!”. Recognised as Singapore’s leading drum group, ZingO was awarded the Most Outstanding Performance at Chingay 2023 and the 5-Star Festive Drum Heritage Beholder award in 2024 by the Association of Festive Drum Malaysia.
DROP-IN EXPERIENCES
Chinese Kite-making
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lobby, Level 1
🏷 Free admission
Suitable for ages 3 and above, adult supervision is required
Join this hands-on activity to craft your own Chinese kite and watch it soar. Learn traditional kite-making techniques and experience the joy of kite-flying at ACM.
Silk Road Adventure: Young Traders Wanted!
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11am – 5.30pm
📍 River Room, Level 2
🏷 Free admission*
*Suitable for ages 5 and above, adult supervision is required
Journey through time on the ancient Silk Road. Young traders can barter at market stalls, play games, and win prizes while experiencing the thrill of cross-cultural trade!
Get Crafty! Paper Lantern Making
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11am – 5.30pm
📍 River Room, Level 2
🏷 Free admission*
*Suitable for ages 3 and above, adult supervision is required
Transform plain paper into dazzling Chinese-inspired lanterns. Design, decorate, and take home your unique masterpiece.
In-gallery: Quest to the West
📅 Saturday, 22 Feb 2025
⏰ 11.30am, 2.30pm
📍 Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level 2
🏷 Museum admission fees apply*
*Suitable for ages 6 and above, adult supervision is required
Get ready for a journey of discovery and wonder as we bring you on a quest to the West. Enjoy an in-gallery performance that sparks imagination and curiosity for all ages.
Story Time in the Galleries!
Story Time in the Galleries!. Image courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum
📅 Sunday, 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11.30am, 2.30pm
📍 Foyer, Level 2
🏷 Free admission*
*Suitable for ages 5 and above, adult supervision required
Join The Storytelling Centre for an exciting musical journey as you explore Sinbad the Sailor’s thrilling sea adventures, from giant whales to ancient pagodas in the East!
WORKSHOPS
Pagoda Model Painting Workshop
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11.30am – 1pm
📍 Discovery Room, Basement
🏷 $18/parent-child pair; registration via Peatix
Suitable for ages 7 and above, adult supervision is required
Join our family-friendly workshop to paint 3D-printed pagoda models. Explore the art of pagoda painting, learn about the history and significance of colours used, and practice mixing paints to match the hues. Create and take home your own architectural masterpiece!
About Zifeng
Zifeng is a lecturer at Nanyang Technology University (NTU) and an artist with over a decade of experience in creating paintings and collectible artworks that have been sold worldwide. Among his contributions are two pagoda display pieces currently featured at the ACM. In addition to his professional practice, ZiFeng is engaged in exploring production techniques for creating and marketing highly customisable gifts, which have garnered a global customer base.
East-West Music Workshop
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 1.30pm – 2.30pm
📍 Discovery Room, Basement
🏷 $18/parent-child pair; registration via Peatix
Suitable for ages 7 and above, adult supervision is required
Explore the evolution of East-West music in this interactive workshop. Discover how technology blends Eastern concepts with Western design. Play smart digital pianos alongside traditional erhu, creating a unique cultural symphony.
Martial Arts Workshop
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 3.30pm – 4.30pm
📍 Discovery Room, Basement
🏷 $18/parent-child pair; registration via Peatix
Suitable for ages 7 and above, adult supervision is required
Discover Chinese martial arts as a family! Learn Wushu together and bond over moves that improve health and posture.
TOURS
Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco Conserva-tour
Pagoda Odyssey 1915 From Shanghai to San Francisco Conserva-tour
📅 Saturday, 22 Feb 2025
⏰ 2pm, 5pm
📍 Meeting point: ACM Lobby
🏷 $10 refundable deposit; registration via Peatix
Unravel the secrets of preparing delicate pieces in the Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco exhibition with lead conservator Leon Sim, from the Heritage Conservation Centre. Gain insights from his behind-the-scenes experiences and stories about the objects.
About Leon Sim
Leon Sim is an organic object conservator at the Heritage Conservation Centre. He holds a master’s degree in Cultural Material Conservation from the University of Melbourne, Australia. Leon’s interests include preserving electronic art, kinetic art, musical instruments, and historical objects made of wood.
Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco Guided Tour
📅 Sunday, 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 2.30pm: English Tour | 3.30pm: Mandarin Tour
📍 Meeting Point: ACM Lobby
🏷 $10 refundable deposit; registration via Peatix
Join our docents for a special guided tour of Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco exhibition to discover fascinating facts about the works on display!
GIVEAWAYS
Giveaway: Tanghulu
ACM giveaway Tanghulu
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11am – 6pm
🏷 Museum admission fees apply
Savour the delicious Tanghulu, a traditional Chinese treat! Enjoy classic hawthorn and innovative fruit varieties, available while supplies last.
Giveaway: Exhibition Merchandise
📅 Saturday – Sunday, 22 – 23 Feb 2025
⏰ 11am – 6pm
🏷 Museum admission fees apply
For one weekend only, draw a fortune card in the gallery and redeem free exhibition merchandise. Fastest fingers first! While supplies last.
EXCLUSIVE PROMOTION
Bring your furry friends on 22 and 23 February for a weekend of exciting pet-friendly activities. Pet-owners can enjoy a free* dessert with the purchase of a main course. Plus, join the interactive alfresco Pet Fair on 22 February from 4pm to 6pm, featuring tarot card reading, art jamming and pet caricature!
*While supplies last.
This programme is held in conjunction with ACM Adventures
Join us at ACM Adventures on the last Sunday of every month! Enjoy a range of fun, hands-on activities for children, inspired by objects in our galleries.
🪁🎭 MARCH SCHOOl HOLIDAY 2025 🎭🪁
The one-week March school break is here! Looking for ways to keep the little ones engaged? Check out our curated list of fun and exciting activities for the March School Holidays 2025.
🌙✨ HARI RAYA PUASA 2025 ✨🌙
Celebrate Hari Raya Puasa with family, festivities, and feasts! Whether you’re looking for exciting places to visit or the best spots to shop for Raya essentials, we’ve got you covered. Check out our curated lists of Where to Go During Hari Raya Puasa and Where to Shop for Hari Raya in Singapore.
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