Asian Civilizations Museum
Free-access Singapore River Interpretive Gallery on the 2nd Level. It traces the history of the Singapore River.
Q: How is the history of Singapore River portrayed in the gallery?
The gallery takes on a very everyday life approach. It describes and show the different aspects of life then. 
Coolies smoking opium
Coolies having their meals
Opium equipment used
Currency used
Travel Documents
The gallery shows other aspects such as entertainment of the people living by the Singapore River. The exhibits includes traditional Chinese instruments such as the Er Hu. The gallery shows the importance of the Singapore River during that time as a center for assemblies as well as its economic importance. It also shows the vibrancy of the Singapore River during that time and how it has transformed over time to what it is now.
Singapore River
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