Peranakan Museum

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This museum gave me a very good insight into Peranakan art and culture. Currently, there is a special exhibition showcasing beautiful batiks from three generations of an Indonesian family. But this museum contains far more with some beautiful traditional wood carved furnishings, intricate needwork on handmade shoes, fabulous jewellery, and colourful ceramics.

Buying the ticket in advance is not necessary but worth a chance of discount via the website agency. The place was well designed artistically with excellence that I was drawn to immediately once stepping inside. A lot to see at a slow pace for hours. Informative content with the money weel spent.

Loved this museum! Our highlight was our wonderful tour guide, provided by the museum. She was so knowledgeable and informative but the winning part of the tour was her passion for the museum and the stories! Could tell she was feeling the pressure of time so there wasn’t time to dwell but she shared so many fun little tidbits of information!! Loved her and her tour so much!!

The Peranakan Museum may not be very big, but it’s definitely worth a visit. It’s thoughtfully curated, with interesting exhibits that offer a glimpse into the unique Peranakan culture. I especially enjoyed the beautiful artifacts and intricate batik pieces on display. The museum layout makes it easy to explore, and there’s a good mix of history, art, and personal stories. A charming little gem if you’re curious about Singapore’s cultural heritage!

Went on a Sunday and is fortunately not very crowded. The whole place isn’t very big but there are actually a lot to see, especially if you interested to know about the Peranakan people and their culture. There’s also the batiks that are showcased from different eras and how the colours evolved over time. A cooling place to spend some time exploring and away from the hot sun. Right now it’s free entry to Singaporeans. May be good to go with guided tours so they bring you around and explain to you in more detail. Recommended to go to the special exhibition area too at $6 per adult. Seniors enter for free.