The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is one of the three museums under the National Heritage Board. The ACM is set up to collect, research and exhibit artefacts from Southeast Asia, China, India and the Islamic world.

A set of four stamps will be issued in conjunction with the opening of the ACM's first wing, the opening of which is slated for end 1996. The ACM's first wing will be located at the old Tao Nan School building. The four designs depict four beautiful artefacts kept at the Museum.