# Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism and the Silk Road

> The Asian Civilisations Museum presents Sacred Caves, a Southeast Asian first on Dunhuang's Buddhist art, from 25 September 2026 to 7 March 2027.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Fri, 25 Sep 2026 – Sun, 7 Mar 2027 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2026-09-25T10:00:00+08:00
- **End:** 2027-03-07T19:00:00+08:00
- **Venue:** [Asian Civilisations Museum](https://kakiout.com/singapore/venues/asian-civilisations-museum.md), 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
- **Price:** S$10 – S$25
- **Tickets:** https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/whats-on/exhibitions/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road
- **Also known as:** Sacred Caves Dunhuang, ACM Dunhuang exhibition, 敦煌展新加坡
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Family friendly:** yes
- **Organiser:** Asian Civilisations Museum
- **Categories:** Museum Exhibitions, Exhibitions
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road-2026
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road-2026.ics

## About

The Asian Civilisations Museum presents Sacred Caves, a Southeast Asian first on Dunhuang's Buddhist art, from 25 September 2026 to 7 March 2027. ([Asian Civilisations Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/whats-on/exhibitions/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road))

## What you will see

The exhibition covers Dunhuang, a Silk Road oasis city that was a major centre of Buddhist art for over a thousand years, with life-size reproductions of cave interiors plus paintings, sculptures, manuscripts and textiles from the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include Cave 249 (Western Wei, 535 to 556), whose colossal asura supporting Mount Sumeru is the only cave model reproduced entirely by hand, and Cave 158 (Tang, Tubo period), a reclining Buddha surrounded by mourners. ([Asian Civilisations Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/whats-on/exhibitions/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road))

## Tickets and admission

Sacred Caves is a special exhibition with its own admission. Singaporeans and PRs (show a pink or blue NRIC) pay S$10 for adults, while concession and children aged 6 and below are free. Foreign residents and tourists pay S$25 for adults and S$20 for concession, and children aged 6 and below are free. Concession applies to seniors aged 60 and above, students, and persons with disabilities with one caregiver, with valid ID shown at the Visitor Services counter. Singaporeans and PRs enter the permanent galleries free. All tickets are non-refundable, and booking online is encouraged to cut waiting time ([Asian Civilisations Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/visit/admissions)) Curator tours (30 October and 27 November 2026, with January and February 2027 dates to be confirmed, 7:30pm to 8:30pm) cost S$25 per participant via Peatix, ACM Adventures: Caves of Wonder on 29 November 2026 has free admission to most programmes, a symposium runs on 8 to 10 January 2027 and the Sacred Caves Weekend Festival is on 27 and 28 February 2027 ([Asian Civilisations Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/whats-on/exhibitions/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road)).

## Visiting

Open daily 10am to 7pm and until 9pm on Fridays. Daily guided tours are led by volunteer guides on a first-come, first-served basis. Activities include the Cave of Colours in the Level 1 lobby, the Stamp Trail: The Nine-Coloured Deer and activity trail booklets in English and Mandarin. ([Asian Civilisations Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/whats-on/exhibitions/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road))

## Good to know

- **Hours:** Daily 10am to 7pm; Fridays until 9pm; admission to all galleries ends 30 minutes before closing.
- **Singaporeans and PRs:** Adult S$10; concession and children 6 and below free.
- **Foreign residents and tourists:** Adult S$25; concession S$20; children 6 and below free.
- **Concession:** Seniors 60+, students, persons with disabilities and one caregiver; valid ID required.
- **Refunds:** All tickets are non-refundable.

## Ticket prices

| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Singaporeans and PRs, adult | S$10 |
| Foreign residents and tourists, concession | S$20 |
| Foreign residents and tourists, adult | S$25 |

## Getting there

## FAQ

**How much is Sacred Caves for tourists?**
S$25 for adults and S$20 for concession; children aged 6 and below are free ([Asian Civilisations Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/visit/admissions))

**Is Sacred Caves free for students and seniors?**
Singaporeans and PRs with concession status enter free; foreign residents and tourists pay the S$20 concession rate ([Asian Civilisations Museum, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/visit/admissions))

## Sources

- [Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism and the Silk Road](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/whats-on/exhibitions/sacred-caves-dunhuang-buddhism-and-the-silk-road) — Asian Civilisations Museum  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- [Admissions](https://www.acm.nhb.gov.sg/visit/admissions) — Asian Civilisations Museum  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- Last verified: 2026-11-08T11:25:03+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-08T11:25:03+08:00