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Chinatown Heritage Centre
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Step back in time and see Chinatown’s beautifully preserved shophouses and multi-sensory exhibits.
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Overview
See what life was like for Singapore Chinatown’s earliest residents at the Chinatown Heritage Centre.
In the midst of Singapore’s bustling Chinatown district, comprised of four main areas: Telok Ayer, Kreta Ayer, Bukit Pasoh, and Tanjong Pagar, are three carefully restored shophouses on Pagoda Street.
The Chinatown Heritage Centre is dedicated to sharing the lives of its earliest residents. Experience the journeys of those who left their villages and homes in China to build a new life in Singapore. The shophouses were built to serve their commercial and residential needs.
Showcasing the memories of yesteryear and buzzing with heartfelt stories, the Chinese Heritage Centre has multisensory exhibits to help you understand how Chinatown is more than just a home.
Discover the charm of preserved 1950s shophouses and learn about Singapore’s colorful architectural heritage.
The building style is a fusion of influences: southern Chinese traditions combined with European classical elements and Malay columns and lowered shutters. The hybrid style has continued to evolve and represents the cosmopolitan nature of Singapore.
Chinatown Heritage Centre Highlights
Visit restored shophouses
This historical recreation showcases the lives of Chinatown’s earliest residents.
Multisensory exhibits
Learn about the journeys and lives of those who came to Singapore from China.
Learn about Singapore’s architectural heritage
Step back in time to see preserved buildings and learn about the fusion cultural influences
What's included
Step back in time to see preserved buildings and learn about the fusion cultural influences
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View all attractionsWhere you'll be
48 Pagoda St, Singapore , Singapore , SingaporeWhere you'll meet
48 Pagoda St, Singapore 059207
How to get there
Eu Tong Sen St - Chinatown Stn Exit C (05013)
North East Line (NEL) – Kode NE4 Downtown Line (DTL) – Kode DT19
Standard opening hours
Find out more
For more information, please visit Chinatown Heritage Centre’s website.
Interesting but underwhelming
Kartik ·This is a self conducted walk through - there are no indications about the sequence - it would help to have some assistance OR numbering
A Journey to the Past!
Detailed fabulous displays… worth a walk through! Brought back many memories.
Fascinating museum of Singapore Chinese culture.
Anon gocity user ·Worth a visit, interesting stories and mock ups of living conditions. Well worth a visit
Chinatown Heritage Center was fantastic
Donna ·Chinatown Heritage Center was fantastic. Really gave an idea of how life was like. Especially liked the simulated rooms and scanning the QR codes to hear true stories and learn more. Perfect amount of information and very well laid out.
Chinese hit
JamesFG ·Was interesting but without a guide it was all Chinese to me. Hard to follow what the rooms were used for
Interesting
Well done, worth a walk round if you like history.
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