What it covers
A collection spanning maritime trade routes across Asia, tracing how goods, religions, and ideas moved between China, India, and Southeast Asia long before Singapore existed as a port city.
The building
Housed in the former Empress Place Building, a colonial-era government building directly on the Singapore River — the setting is as much a part of the visit as the collection.
Practical notes
Compact enough to cover well in 90 minutes to two hours, making it an easy pairing with a walk along the riverfront.