Light to Night at ACM: Power of Play

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Experience ACM after dark through the Power of Play! Join us for traditional games, tabletop adventures, gallery quests, and activities and performances inspired by our special exhibition Let's Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games.

All Access Exclusives during Light to Night at ACM!
✨ Enjoy discounted entry* to Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games ($10 for Singaporeans/PR, $20 for foreign residents/tourists).

✨ Redeem* an exclusive 'Seek and Hide' card game designed in collaboration with Origame with every All Access ticket! Limited to the first 500 each day.

✨Be one of the first to catch Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie with your All Access ticket from 28 Jan. 

*During programme hours.  


Programmes on 23, 24, 30, 31 Jan 2026, 6–10pm
Asian Civilisations Museum
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT (Exit H), More Info
Free admission to most activities
Programmes on 23, 24, 30, 31 Jan 2026, 6–10pm
Asian Civilisations Museum
5 mins walk from Raffles Place MRT (Exit H), More Info
Free admission to most activities
Experience ACM after dark through the Power of Play! Join us for traditional games, tabletop adventures, gallery quests, and activities and performances inspired by our special exhibition Let's Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games.

All Access Exclusives during Light to Night at ACM!
✨ Enjoy discounted entry* to Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games ($10 for Singaporeans/PR, $20 for foreign residents/tourists).

✨ Redeem* an exclusive 'Seek and Hide' card game designed in collaboration with Origame with every All Access ticket! Limited to the first 500 each day.

✨Be one of the first to catch Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie with your All Access ticket from 28 Jan. 

*During programme hours.  


DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

Bingo After Dark: Stamp Rally

23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Various venues
Free admission
Pick up a bingo stamp card and complete activities to collect prizes, including a chance to win a PlayStation 5!

Collect your card from the Lobby, Level 1. While supplies last.
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Bingo After Dark: Stamp Rally
23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Various venues
Free admission
Pick up a bingo stamp card and complete activities to collect prizes, including a chance to win a PlayStation 5!

Collect your card from the Lobby, Level 1. While supplies last.

Games Nights at the Museum!

23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
River Room, Level 2
Free admission

Get ready for game nights at the museum! Our biggest edition yet features party games, strategy board games, tabletop role-playing experiences, and trading card games. Bring friends or make new ones at the social gaming tables.

The first 200 players each day in the River Room can receive a special snack pack from Tageh.

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

Putri Gunung Ledang: A Promise of Peace –TTRPG (Tabletop Role-playing Game) with Lore Obscure
A 30-minute experience based on Southeast Asian folklore where players help the legendary Putri protect her people through dialogue and dice rolls. Perfect for families and newcomers – no experience required. Sessions for 2-4 players run every 45 minutes. Walk-ins welcome.

Pokémon and Lorcana Beginner Tables with Brints
Learn gameplay basics, rules, and collecting strategies for these popular trading card games. Perfect for beginners looking to start their collecting journey!

Meet and Play with Local Game Designers and Collectives
Play alongside Singapore's vibrant gaming community featuring:
Origame | Capital Gains | DesiBoredGamers | ToTheTable | Burnout Board Game | The Lepak Initiative | NTU FastForward | Tembusu Games | Genie Games

Mini competitions will take place at selected tables, with extra prizes to be won.

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Games Nights at the Museum!

23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
River Room, Level 2
Free admission

Get ready for game nights at the museum! Our biggest edition yet features party games, strategy board games, tabletop role-playing experiences, and trading card games. Bring friends or make new ones at the social gaming tables.

The first 200 players each day in the River Room can receive a special snack pack from Tageh.

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

Putri Gunung Ledang: A Promise of Peace –TTRPG (Tabletop Role-playing Game) with Lore Obscure
A 30-minute experience based on Southeast Asian folklore where players help the legendary Putri protect her people through dialogue and dice rolls. Perfect for families and newcomers – no experience required. Sessions for 2-4 players run every 45 minutes. Walk-ins welcome.

Pokémon and Lorcana Beginner Tables with Brints
Learn gameplay basics, rules, and collecting strategies for these popular trading card games. Perfect for beginners looking to start their collecting journey!

Meet and Play with Local Game Designers and Collectives
Play alongside Singapore's vibrant gaming community featuring:
Origame | Capital Gains | DesiBoredGamers | ToTheTable | Burnout Board Game | The Lepak Initiative | NTU FastForward | Tembusu Games | Genie Games

Mini competitions will take place at selected tables, with extra prizes to be won.

Trading Card Mania with Concept City

23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free admission

Step into the ultimate trading card adventure with guided gameplay sessions, strategy tips, and the latest card collections with Concept City. Trade, battle, and connect with fellow players!

Open to all skill levels.
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Trading Card Mania with Concept City
23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free admission

Step into the ultimate trading card adventure with guided gameplay sessions, strategy tips, and the latest card collections with Concept City. Trade, battle, and connect with fellow players!

Open to all skill levels.

Drop-in Craft: Make Your Own Paw-some Pet Tag with Elyand Collective

23 & 24 Jan,
6–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; while supplies last

Design a charm that’s paw-fect for you and your fur babies! Choose from adorable dog or cat charms, add a retro gaming element, and top it off with a glow-in-the-dark initial. Suitable for keychains, bags, or pet collars.

About Elyand Collective
Elyand Collective is a design-led brand creating playful pieces for pets and homes. Designed with care and made using eco-friendly materials, their work blends creativity with function.
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Drop-in Craft: Make Your Own Paw-some Pet Tag with Elyand Collective
23 & 24 Jan,
6–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; while supplies last

Design a charm that’s paw-fect for you and your fur babies! Choose from adorable dog or cat charms, add a retro gaming element, and top it off with a glow-in-the-dark initial. Suitable for keychains, bags, or pet collars.

About Elyand Collective
Elyand Collective is a design-led brand creating playful pieces for pets and homes. Designed with care and made using eco-friendly materials, their work blends creativity with function.

Drop-in Craft: Make Your Own Gaming Charm with PLOOK PLOOK

30 & 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; while supplies last

Create a custom gaming charm inspired by our Let’s Play! special exhibition. Choose your game board and assemble your tokens as a keepsake or good luck charm for your next adventure!

About PLOOK PLOOK
Founded in 2024, PLOOK PLOOK is a creative 3D printing design studio. Blending science, design, and artistry, the studio creates modern homeware and collaborates with local businesses to bring unique ideas to life.
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Drop-in Craft: Make Your Own Gaming Charm with PLOOK PLOOK
30 & 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Lobby, Level 1
Free; while supplies last

Create a custom gaming charm inspired by our Let’s Play! special exhibition. Choose your game board and assemble your tokens as a keepsake or good luck charm for your next adventure!

About PLOOK PLOOK
Founded in 2024, PLOOK PLOOK is a creative 3D printing design studio. Blending science, design, and artistry, the studio creates modern homeware and collaborates with local businesses to bring unique ideas to life.

Museum & Mystery: Crossword Puzzle

23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–9pm
ACM Galleries
Free; while supplies last

Something peculiar is happening! Explore the galleries, follow the clues, and solve the mystery!

Pick up your crossword puzzle at the Lobby, Level 1.
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Museum & Mystery: Crossword Puzzle
23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–9pm
ACM Galleries
Free; while supplies last

Something peculiar is happening! Explore the galleries, follow the clues, and solve the mystery!

Pick up your crossword puzzle at the Lobby, Level 1.

ACMverse: The Great Game on Roblox

From 23 Jan 2026
Admission to the special exhibition required

Step into ACMverse with Lucky the Elephant and embark on two thrilling quests! Uncover hidden treasures in the Let’s Play! exhibition and earn a real-life reward. Then, race against time in the new Let’s Race karting mini-game and beat the high scores!

Claim your prize at the Play Kiosk, Level 2.
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ACMverse: The Great Game on Roblox
From 23 Jan 2026
Admission to the special exhibition required

Step into ACMverse with Lucky the Elephant and embark on two thrilling quests! Uncover hidden treasures in the Let’s Play! exhibition and earn a real-life reward. Then, race against time in the new Let’s Race karting mini-game and beat the high scores!

Claim your prize at the Play Kiosk, Level 2.

Giant Games at the Green

23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
ACM Green
Free

Play giant-sized versions of classic games, including aeroplane chess, congkak, checkers, and more. Don’t miss Checkmates! – a playable chess installation by artists Vendy Methodos, Osheen Siva, and Mama Magnet.

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Giant Games at the Green
23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
ACM Green
Free

Play giant-sized versions of classic games, including aeroplane chess, congkak, checkers, and more. Don’t miss Checkmates! – a playable chess installation by artists Vendy Methodos, Osheen Siva, and Mama Magnet.

ACM & Me

23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Contemporary Gallery, Level 1
Free with admission sticker

Roll the dice and join the fun this Light to Night. ACM & Me gets a playful update with new artwork and activities inspired by our special exhibition, Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games. Play snakes and ladders with a twist, uncover fun facts about Asian games, and unwind in a brand-new calm corner. Explore, create, and play your way through hands-on fun for all ages.
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ACM & Me
23, 24, 30, 31 Jan,
6–10pm
Contemporary Gallery, Level 1
Free with admission sticker

Roll the dice and join the fun this Light to Night. ACM & Me gets a playful update with new artwork and activities inspired by our special exhibition, Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games. Play snakes and ladders with a twist, uncover fun facts about Asian games, and unwind in a brand-new calm corner. Explore, create, and play your way through hands-on fun for all ages.

Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie

28 Jan–7 Jun
Foyer, Level 2
Entry included in All Access ticket 

A global first and exclusive to the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), this landmark collaboration between ACM, CHAGEE, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) offers a multi-sensory journey across six curated zones that explores the rich social significance of tea across Asia through art installations and interactive experiences that engage the senses of sight, scent, sound, touch, taste, and thought. The contemporary showcase reveals how tea drinking reflects the rhythms of human life, turning a simple cup into a moment of mindfulness that spans cultures and time.

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Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie

28 Jan–7 Jun
Foyer, Level 2
Entry included in All Access ticket 

A global first and exclusive to the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), this landmark collaboration between ACM, CHAGEE, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) offers a multi-sensory journey across six curated zones that explores the rich social significance of tea across Asia through art installations and interactive experiences that engage the senses of sight, scent, sound, touch, taste, and thought. The contemporary showcase reveals how tea drinking reflects the rhythms of human life, turning a simple cup into a moment of mindfulness that spans cultures and time.

PERFORMANCES

Movement Play Jam with Starlight Alchemy

23, 30 Jan, 7–8pm 
ACM Green | Free

Hosted by Starlight Alchemy, bring your own LED props or try out a selection from Starlight Alchemy's collection! Perfect for beginners and seasoned movers, right in the glow of Light to Night at ACM. 

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Movement Play Jam with Starlight Alchemy

23, 30 Jan, 7–8pm 
ACM Green | Free

Hosted by Starlight Alchemy, bring your own LED props or try out a selection from Starlight Alchemy's collection! Perfect for beginners and seasoned movers, right in the glow of Light to Night at ACM. 

ZingO Junior: Kids Festive Drums Performance 

24 Jan, 6.30pm, 7.30pm 
ACM Green | Free

Watch as young drummers from ZingO Festival Drum Group unleash the thunderous power of traditional Chinese drums!
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ZingO Junior: Kids Festive Drums Performance 
24 Jan, 6.30pm, 7.30pm 
ACM Green | Free

Watch as young drummers from ZingO Festival Drum Group unleash the thunderous power of traditional Chinese drums!

Singapore Polytechnic Dikir Barat: Seri Thera 

31 Jan, 7.30pm 
ACM Green | Free

Experience the vibrant energy of Singapore Polytechnic's talented all-girls Dikir Barat group as they bring this captivating Malay folk tradition to life. 
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Singapore Polytechnic Dikir Barat: Seri Thera 
31 Jan, 7.30pm 
ACM Green | Free

Experience the vibrant energy of Singapore Polytechnic's talented all-girls Dikir Barat group as they bring this captivating Malay folk tradition to life. 

Notice to visitors

There will be road closures on 23 & 24 Jan, from 4pm–1am. Traffic delays and detours are expected. We advise visitors to plan ample time for travelling and we encourage the use of public transport (the museum is a 5-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT station, Exit H).

 

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