The Friends of Museums (FOM) Singapore is an associate member of the World Federation of Friends of Museums. Its mission is to assist the work of the National Heritage Board and provide members with opportunities for service through training, study and self-enrichment. membership is open to anyone who shares FOM goals.
The FOM provides guided tours in English and Japanese at the ACM on weekdays. To be a weekday volunteer guide, it is necessary to be a member of FOM. The volunteer guide is trained through a series of weekly lectures, optional field trips, and reading, as well as preparation of gallery talks and a final tour paper. Upon successful completion of the training programme, a certified docent commits to guide tours for at least one year.
The Friends of Museums (FOM) Singapore is an associate member of the World Federation of Friends of Museums. Its mission is to assist the work of the National Heritage Board and provide members with opportunities for service through training, study and self-enrichment. membership is open to anyone who shares FOM goals.
The FOM provides guided tours in English and Japanese at the ACM on weekdays. To be a weekday volunteer guide, it is necessary to be a member of FOM. The volunteer guide is trained through a series of weekly lectures, optional field trips, and reading, as well as preparation of gallery talks and a final tour paper. Upon successful completion of the training programme, a certified docent commits to guide tours for at least one year.