This is a virtual tour of Manila Galleon: From Asia to the Americas, a special exhibition on display at ACM from 16 November 2023 - 17 March 2024.

Manila Galleon explores a trade that connected Asia to the Americas and Europe. For centuries, Spanish ships laden with porcelain, silk, spices, and other goods sailed annually across the Pacific from Manila to Acapulco, returning with millions of pieces of silver.

Featuring over 140 extraordinary works of art from the 16th to 20th century, the exhibition reveals how people, goods, and ideas circulating through the global port cities of Manila and Mexico City created a distinctive shared cultural and artistic heritage. Looking at Manila as a precursor of Singapore, it reflects the unique qualities of Singapore's own blended society and the important role port cities have played in artistic and cultural exchanges that shaped the world.

 

For the best viewing experience, click here to view the virtual tour in full screen (recommended for mobile devices).