tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2024-05-07T06:10:28+08:00 Peatix Asian Civilisations Museum tag:peatix.com,2024:event-3920627 2024-05-03T19:30:00SGT 2024-05-03T19:30:00SGT

In this special archaeology-themed tour, dig deep with curator Michael Ng as he shares insights and stories about the history of Empress Place, told through objects found during excavations in 1998 and 2015.  This first half of this tour will take place outdoors around the Empress Place dig sites, followed by an indoors segment at ACM.  About Michael NgMichael Ng is an Assistant Curator (Maritime Archaeology) at the Asian Civilisations Museum. He has been involved in terrestrial and underwater archaeological projects in Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and Jordan since 2009. He worked at the Archaeology Unit at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Senior Research Officer from 2014 to 2023. While at the Archaeology Unit, he worked on multiple archaeological fieldwork projects in various capacities. Apart from participating in fieldwork and post-excavation work, Michael organised archaeology outreach programmes for educational institutions in Singapore. His research interests include Southeast Asian archaeology and history, particularly maritime and coastal archaeology, military history and archaeology, public archaeology, trade ceramics, and mollusc ecofacts.---Please note that this is a paid programme. Before purchasing a ticket, please read the following:1. Meeting point: ACM Lobby. Please arrive 10 mins before the starting time for registration. 2. Tour details: The tour will take place partially outdoors around the Empress Place dig sites and within ACM. Please dress comfortably. In the event of wet weather, ACM reserves the right to cancel the outdoors segment. 3. Cancellations/Refunds: Please write to us via Peatix messages or email us at NHB_ACM_Prog@nhb.gov.sg, 48 hours before the event start time if you need to cancel your ticket. Late cancellations and no-shows will be subject to ticket fees.3. Maximum Ticket Purchases: To allow more participants to enjoy the programme, each customer is allowed to purchase up to 4 tickets. We reserve the right to cancel additional tickets purchased, and refunds will be arranged. 4. Age Limit: This activity is suitable for ages 18 and above. Please note that if you do not meet the age requirement you may be turned away at the door and refunds will not be provided.5. Liability Waiver: By purchasing a ticket to this workshop, you must be aware of your own health and physical condition and having knowledge that your participation in any physical programme may be injurious, and you are voluntarily participating in this programme. The views and opinions expressed by speakers, facilitators, or artists in talks, workshops, and performances do not represent the views of the Asian Civilisations Museum.6. Further enquiries/questions: We’d be happy to answer them for you! Drop us a note via Peatix or email us at nhb_acm_prog@nhb.gov.sg.---Programme is part ofSPACES & STORIESSingapore HeritageFest at ACM3–26 May 2024Step into the past and explore ACM’s historic Empress Place site in a different light! Uncover intriguing tales of history and architecture, unearth hidden treasures, and delve into stories of the Civic District across time. 

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