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Exterior of the Peranakan Museum, housed in the former Tao Nan School building on Armenian Street, Singapore

Peranakan Museum

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Housed in the former Tao Nan School building, the Peranakan Museum holds one of the world's finest collections of Peranakan material culture. Reopened in February 2023 after a four-year renovation, its three floors of galleries (Origins, Home and Style) trace the blended Malay, Chinese, Indian and European roots of Singapore's Peranakan communities through ceramics, textiles, jewellery and furniture. It shares its parent body, the National Heritage Board, with the neighbouring Asian Civilisations Museum.

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Permanent Collections

Batik

Opening the Style gallery on level 3, this display traces batik's Javanese roots and the growing variety of designs and motifs it took on among Peranakan communities.

Permanent collection$18

Ceramics and Food Culture

The Home gallery's nyonyaware and kitchen displays explore Peranakan food culture and the family and community life built around it.

Permanent collection$18

Origins

The museum's ground-floor gallery traces the trade and migration routes that blended Malay-Indonesian, Chinese and other heritages into Peranakan communities.

Permanent collection$18

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941

Nearest station: City Hall MRT, Bras Basah MRT and Bencoolen MRT

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Hours

Mon10:00–19:00
Tue10:00–19:00
Wed10:00–19:00
ThuToday10:00–19:00
Fri10:00–21:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00

Admission

From $18

Free for Singaporean citizens and PRs; SGD 12 for student & senior tourists/foreign residents

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Visitor Information

How much does Peranakan Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Peranakan Museum is $18. Free for Singaporean citizens and PRs; SGD 12 for student & senior tourists/foreign residents. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Peranakan Museum?
Peranakan Museum is open Daily 10am-7pm, Fridays until 9pm.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Peranakan Museum?
Peranakan Museum is located at 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941, in the Civic District area of Singapore. The nearest stations are City Hall MRT, Bras Basah MRT and Bencoolen MRT.
What can I see at Peranakan Museum?
The world's only museum dedicated to Peranakan culture, in a 1910s heritage schoolhouse in the Civic District. Current highlights include Batik, Ceramics and Food Culture and Origins.
Do I need to book Peranakan Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Peranakan Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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