Heritage Trails

You may be asking, Where can i go to understand more about the heritage and cultures of singapore? Don't fret! We will be bringing you along with us on a Heritage trail, which includes the various Must-see Museums and heritage centres in Singapore! If you want to experience it in real life, you can simply visit them as addresses are provided below in every location, or you may also click on the names of the location, you will be brought to their official site, whereby you could read and understand more about the events happening! Let's go!

• Chinatown Heritage Centre

• Malay Heritage Centre

• Peranakan Museum

• National Museum of Singapore

Chinatown Heritage centre

The Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only place in Singapore that has recreated the original interiors of its shop house tenants in the 1950s, offering visitors an honest, revealing glimpse in to the lives of Chinatown early residents.

48 Pagoda Street. Singapore 059207

Hours: 9am to 8pm daily (last entry at 7pm)

Admission: Adult $10, Child(3-12years) $6

Malay Heritage Centre

The Malay Heritage Centre Complements the national institutions with more detailed interpretation of the history and cultures of Malays by showcasing the contributions provided for the nation by Malays in Singapore, examples are the history of Kampong Gelam, which is the first Malay settlement in Singapore.

85, Sultan Gate

Singapore 198501

Republic of Singapore

Hours: Mondays: 1pm to 6pm Tues-Sun: 10am to 6pm

Admission: Free

Peranakan Museum

The Peranakan Museum houses the world’s finest and most comprehensive collection of Peranakan artifacts, is the latest addition to the National Heritage Board’s family of museums. The Peranakan Museum presents a Southeast Asian-wide view of Peranakan culture including the elaborate 12-day Peranakan wedding, the role of the Nonyas, prominent Peranakans in Singapore’s history, food and feasting.

39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941

Hours: Monday: 1pm to 7pm

Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am – 7pm (to 9 pm on Fridays)

Admission: Adult $6/ Concession$3

Free admission for visitors aged 60 years and above every Monday

Free admission on Fridays, 7-9pm, during non-special exhibition periods

National Museum of Singapore

Designed to be the People’s museum, National Museum of Singapore prides itself on introducing cutting edge and varied ways of presenting history to redefine the conventional museum experience. More than just a space for exhibitions and artifacts, the Museum will also distinguish itself through its challenging and vibrant festivals and events that will unleash new creative possibilities in culture and heritage.

93 Stamford Road Singapore

Hours: The Museum is open everyday.

History Galleries from 10 am to 6 pm

Living Galleries from 10 am to 9 pm

Admissions: adults $10 / concessions $5