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Chinatown Heritage Centre  

  Singapore , Singapore.
from  15 per person

  • Monument and historical place
    Category
    Monument and historical place
  • duration
    Duration
    2 - 3 Hours
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • audio guide
    Audio guide
    Available
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • help desk
    Help Desk
    Available
  • free wifi
    Free wifi
    Available
  • charging port
    Charging Point
    Available
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • souvenir shop
    Souvenir shop
    Available
  • first aid kit
    FIrst Aid kit
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • adult ticket
    Adult
    15 SGD
  • children ticket
    Children
    11 SGD
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE

Description

The Chinatown Heritage Centre is the gateway for all visitors to trace the footsteps of Singapore's early pioneers and discover the personal stories of people who made Chinatown their home. Located in three restored shophouses along Pagoda Street, Chinatown Heritage Centre houses a wealth of memories and untold stories of the lives and times of early Chinatown. Discover the secrets and chronicles of the coolies, samsui women and rickshaw pullers who made the difficult journey from their homeland to Singapore. Discover the life in the old days and the reasons that drove the young migrants to brave the unknown to explore the secrets of Chinatown.

Experience first-hand it is to live in the cramped living quarters. The hard life of the migrants resulted in many of them seeking solace in the four evils temptations: opium smoking, prostitution, gambling, and secret societies. The center also showcases the 'golden years' of Chinatown in the '50s. Celebrate the bright and colorful cultural and traditional life in Chinatown and experience life through the eyes of the early residents. This center is highly recommended to be your first stop before proceeding to explore the rest of Chinatown.

The center reopened in early 2016 after an extensive refurbishment, providing new temporary exhibition areas and space for community events. Even better, you can now sample renowned local food at Old Chang Kee’s Curry Times, and pick up limited edition souvenirs by local designers such as Doe & Audrey and My Paper Earrings. 

The refurbished center also brings the Chinatown story up to date, with new exhibitions on the area from the 1960s onwards. It also features the fascinating tale of the Kongs, a family who used to live in the exact same building before it was transformed into the heritage center you can enjoy now. 

There has never been a better time to visit the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Don’t forget to pick up a souvenir on your way out! 

I. MULTIMEDIA GUIDED TOUR

Pick up a Multimedia Guide with your admission ticket. Explore the galleries at your leisure and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of Chinatown through commentaries, images, and videos.

Admission Ticket including Multimedia Guide

 ADULT: S$15.00

 CHILD: S$11.00 (FOR AGES 7 TO 12)

II. DOCENT GUIDED TOUR

Join our docent-guided tour to discover the humble beginnings and experience the transformation of Chinatown and Singapore from the 1950s to today. 

ENGLISH TOURS: 

  • MON-FRI: 11.30AM, 1.30PM & 4.30PM
  • SAT: 1.30PM
  • SUN: 11.30AM, 1.30PM & 4.30PM

MANDARIN TOURS

  • SAT: 11.30AM

*Duration: 60 minutes approximately

*Admission Ticket including Docent Guided Tour and Multimedia Device

 ADULT: S$20.00

CHILD: S$16.00 (FOR AGES 7 TO 12)

III. CHARACTER GUIDED TOUR

Join our iconic Chinatown characters and learn about this colorful district through their personal stories. Tour is limited to 16 people per group.

Sat: 4.30pm

Duration: 60 mins approximately

Admission Ticket including Character Guided Tour and Multimedia Device

 ADULT: S$20.00

 CHILD: S$16.00 (FOR AGES 7 TO 12)


Tips

  • walk across the road the pastry shop mentioned in one of the exhibits for a snack after your tour.
  • To get a more comprehensive picture of the galleries and exhibits on show, it is extremely useful to pick up a copy of the CHC Visitor Guide before you start your visit. You are expected to return this Visitor Guide once you are done with your visit. 
  • Flash photography within Chinatown Heritage Centre is not permitted. Video with handheld cameras is allowed

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Last Admission 07:30 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    0.1 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.1 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    2.0 km
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    0.6 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    0.1 KM
  • shopping mall
    Shopping Mall
    0.1 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    0.6 KM

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