I recently visited this museum dedicated to the Peranakan culture, hoping to gain insight into their history and heritage. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed with the lack of detailed information provided, which could easily be found on Wikipedia. The exhibits seemed to perpetuate stereotypes by focusing solely on ornate silk textiles and porcelain, failing to present a nuanced picture of Peranakan culture. I would suggest a complete overhaul of the museum's design and content to better serve the public.

The newly refreshed 3-storey Peranakan Museum holds brand-new permanent galleries presenting exceptional objects from Peranakan material culture, as well as a more contemporary exhibition design and an enhanced museum visitor experience. An excellent way to spend your weekend in town.

Free to visit for Singaporeans and PR. Foreigners or tourists need to pay $12 to enter. Very nice place exhibiting many exquisite artifacts of peranakan rich culture. Great for photography shooting.

Peranakan Museum Get to know Singapore’s vibrant Peranakan community and history at this top-notch museum, filled with fine artefacts and fun exhibits. It’s safe to say that the Peranakan Museum is the go-to destination for Peranakan heritage and culture. It houses what is reputedly the world’s finest collection of Peranakan artefacts – such as jewellery, furniture and textiles – in 10 permanent galleries over three floors.

The museum has been refurbished and reopened in February 2023. It looks as though there may be more rooms to come. Three levels of interesting displays. If you like learning about other ethnic groups and cultures, then you will enjoy this air-conditioned experience. I personally loved it.

This museum has reopened after extensive renovations. It has a great display of Peranakan clothes, furniture, tableware, wedding outfits and jewellery. It is a smallish museum that will take just one morning to cover. I would suggest they put in some exhibits with audio sounds of how Peranakan speak as that was missing. Also the gift shop really needs to be drastically improved as the jewellery there does not appear connected to the Peranakan culture. There should be a shop to sell more Peranakan clothes, snacks, etc. We walked to the Adelphi building where there is a Peranakan clothes shop to buy some kebayas.

Do pay a visit this week as there is an open invitation for visitors experiencing the night festival. No tickets required. There is an event at the ground floor for kids or adults interested to do embroidery and you get to bring your design home. What a treat! The museum is divided to 3 floors. Top floor is where clothes are featured followed by home furnishings at the 2nd floor. I am amazed with the overall museum concept.

The effort put in by the museum and the guides to preserve and appreciate, as well as teach about the Peranakan culture is something very admirable. The Peranakan who visit this museum will feel a strong sense of identity and those who are not Peranakan will truly have the opportunity to stop and understand what their culture is all about, its origins and practices. There is even a photo booth section where people can try out Peranakan clothing and take beautiful pictures. 5/5 worth a visit!

Interesting how you get a free tour around the museum if you're the first 15 there! Went there with the students at work. The guide was a volunteer and we were really honoured to have her as our very detailed guide, who introduced us to all the exhibitions and works. Would really recommend and go again!

Nicely curated little museum. I was last here a few years ago and the exhibits have changed, meriting another visit. Enjoyed the video on heritage Peranakan recipes. Appreciated that it was free for Singaporeans.

Holds local and regional significance showing the lives, traditions and culture of the peranakan people. Has many showrooms showing parts of everyday life, household living and weddings. Would highly recommend for people interested in South East Asian an Asian history/culture.

Small museum but lots of interesting exhibits for those who want to trace the root of the Peranakan people. This museum is housed in a beautiful old building which was formally a school.

Peranakan Museeum reopens with a refresh exhibits after 4 years of renovation. While it is a great place to learn about Peranakan Heritage, it was lacking in interactive displays as well as the use of modern technology for visuals displays. This place would be more suitable for teens and adults.

Lovely refurbished museum! Interesting and educational ! My favourite is actually the stairwell with the colourful lanterns ! What it needs is a nice Peranakan cafe or restaurant ! The gift shop downstairs was rather boring,

Lovely museum showcasing the many aspects of the Peranakans. While it's a bit small, many of the exhibits are quite beautiful. The fabulous clothes, furniture, utensils and artwork on display are awesome. Curiously, there's no display of any Peranakan tiles, but that doesn't diminish the splendor of the exhibition. This is a wonderful place to beat the heat and find out more about the Peranakan culture. Free admission to citizens.

Full of interesting info and display of the Peranakan culture & history. Never knew they are made up of different ethnics background from various countries fm other continents. Love the colors and intricate designs!

Went during CNY day3, not much of a crowd...nice to see so many penarakan artifacts, as I myself is also a peranakan descend, so is all good

Recommend to head to the Philatelic museum BEFORE the Peranakan museum if you want to see both (Philatelic closes earlier). It's free entry for Singaporeans/PRs, and tells you so much history no history books share in social studies. I believe they have cordoned some areas of the museum too because it felt the showcases were limited. Nonetheless great cultural exposure of SEA's Peranakan history.

This museum is old-fashioned in a good way. A small and pleasant museum with amazing and very helpful people working there. You should be interested in culture and anthropology to get the most out of your visit to this museum. The museum is entirely dedicated to the people of Singapore coming from diverse cultures.

It has many collections, I spend almost 3 hours here. On first floor it has interactive screen, it's so fun to play with 😆 I love the fashion section most, so many clothes and shoes it's so interesting!! From this museum I got to know more about peranakan, there's arab and india peranakan too, how diverse it is. Ah and point plus it has free charging station and locker!

(Translated by Google) We went here on purpose but are under construction I remember it was a long time Please refer to the planners (Original) 여기 일부러 갔지만 공사중입니다 기간도 엄청긴걸로 기억해요 계획하신분들 참고하세요

The building is stunning and the museum is very interesting, in fact, more interesting than the National Museum. I learnt a lot about the history, culture and traditions, ceremonies and so on.

Great experience. Worth to try if you really like to know local history.

This is a beautiful museum housed in a lovely building on an attractive pedestrian street

Exciting times, this weekend, 17-19 Feb, when the museum has finally re-opened after a four-year renovation. The new contents have included other peranakan communities, namely chetty memakai, Arabs, and eurasians. This has enriched, and given depth to the multi-dimensions of the blend of cultures in Singapore. Beautiful interiors with lanterns hang in the atrium by a local designer Sam Lo. Stunningly displayed artifacts and historical objects from the national collections and local lenders. To me, the 3rd floor is the most interesting where they display textiles, fashion and jewellery. This museum is the one you should not miss when visiting Singapore.

Newly renovated and just open in Feb. However the exhibition in level 2 and 3 remains the same.

Very recommended museum in Singapore. Especially with your children. It is very well renovated and beautifully curated. Interactions are kids friendly, such a nice way to learn about Peranakan origins, culture, lifestyle, food, designs and crafts. You may need about 1hr30 to visit the museum. Seams like they are preparing new rooms to be opened soon. I came, I saw, I learned ! Thanks to the people behind the scene.

I loved it. There were so many interesting and ornate exhibits beautifully lit to bring out the best in them. So many of them are unique to this region of SEA too. We had a really good guide at the museum too. She gave us lots of interesting information and cool backstories about where some of the exhibits are from. Thanks!

It was a lovely visit, it was quiet not crowded u can see the pieces of exhibit up close but u can't touch because they're inside the glass panel but some of the furniture's u can touch. I love the vases and different kinds of plates they're beautiful. And the jewelry was exquisite. U should come and see it. Its worth your money and lots of things to see most of all not noisy and crowded u can bring your guests to come visit if u prefer a quiet time.

Peranakan Museum is located in a beautiful building, presenting cross-cultural art of the Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. The exhibition throughout the museum displays one of the finest & most comprehensive public collections of Peranakan objects. It’s recently renovated & has brand new permanent galleries presenting items from Peranakan culture plus a modern exhibition design & a small museum shop. You can take part in works of contemporary art, fashion, design & craft, by local & regional artists, craftsmen & designers. The museum has three floors & through the exhibition you get a multifaceted experience & answer to what Peranakan culture means. Fantastic colors, in pastels & charming interiors. Kind & helpful staff. A refreshing experience just a short walk from the busy streets of Singapore.

As a Peranakan myself, the museum has many significance for me. As people always say “ always know your roots”. The museum will show you artifacts of true Peranakan people who live and made the culture. It is a people museum.. Peranakan people contributes their artifacts to show others who the straits chinese are and our culture.

A really nice and enjoyable museum about Peranakan (Straits Settlers of Chinese origin) culture and traditional way of life. All the clothes, furniture etc were really interesting and the signs helped me understand the significance of each artefact. The museum will probably take about a couple of hours if you want to see everything.

Went on a Sunday and took advantage of the 1pm free family entrance. They were having an exhibition on Peranakan photography which was great. A good hour or so spent. Try the Baba house too to put it all in context.

Good place for a quiet lunch yet special - Tru blue

Peranakan Museum is about to close at the end of March for an overhaul and it's about time. Its exhibits are tiring and lacking fizz. Same exhibition day in and out over so many years. Same cautious security guards who are intent to ensure that you don't stray out of line, lest the exhibits come to life. Hope the new museum will be more dynamic, featuring different dynamics at various points.

A nice place to learn about Peranakan history. The place is so interactive, they provide you a sheet of paper to be completed with stamps that you'd find along the museum. However when I went here, some of the stamp machines are broken. Nevertheless, this museum provides you a complete lifestyle (and even lifecycle since there is a death section) of Peranakan.

Looks small on the outside, but the museum is actually pretty big! I loved the "Family treasures" activity, where you are encouraged to collect stamps from various exhibits.

Local Singaporean get free entry! Start from level 1 then subsequently visit the exhibits from top floor and work your way down. It would be great if you can get someone knowledgeable to explain, because you're gonna be overloaded with information.

A beautiful heritage building with its rich history and now serves as the Peranakan Museum. It provides a clear picture of the history and characters of Peranalan people. Awesome!

Lots of interesting things to see. Love the intricate jewellery!

(Translated by Google) Over the years ... currently under renovation ... Looking forward to opening ... (Original) 很多年來過…目前在整修…期待著開放…

(Translated by Google) A wonderful museum where you can learn about the history and traditional culture of Peranakan! (Original) プラナカンの歴史や伝統的文化を学ぶことができる素晴らしい博物館です！

stunning museum!! love it.

This place is under renovation

Peranakan Musuem IS closed for renovations

Great museum if you want to know the history of Peranakan people in Singapore.

Interesting. Museum was set up to look like how peranakans used to live.

So nice

Closed for renovation until 2021

(Translated by Google) A place to learn about Singapore’s indigenous culture (Original) 可以了解新加坡土著文化的地方

(Translated by Google) It opens in 2021. (Original) 2021년에 문을 연다네요.

Not open until 2021

The museum is closed until 2021.

Love the garden there, Cant wait for it to open!

2021 opening

Went there to know my family heritage.

It's close until 2021

Closed until 2021 for renovation!

(Translated by Google) During the renovation work from April 2019, the reopening was 2021 and it was not possible to enter the building. Tohoho This museum is closed for revamp til 2021 (Original) 2019年4月より改修工事中、再オープンは2021年とのことで入館できなかった。トホホ This museum is closed for revamp til 2021

Closed until 2022

Awesome service and authentic peranakan food. Quite expensive though, if u cant finiah food, you are not allowed to do takeaways

The place is not open yet

Closed till 2020 ☹

The Peranakan Muzeum has a rich collection of Peranakan artifacts and information regarding this unique culture. Definitely worth to give it a visit regardless you are or aren't of Peranakan heritage.

Very nice museum

(Translated by Google) As of July 2019, it is closed due to renovation work. There is a signboard with reopen in 2021. (Original) 2019年7月現在改装工事?のため閉館中。 2021年reopenとの看板あり。

CLOSED UNTIL 2021!

(Translated by Google) It's closed again. It's open again in 2021. (Original) 문닫았습니다.2021년에다시오픈이라네요

(Translated by Google) Under renovation (Original) 整修中

Before I began my tour, I was given a circular card that I was supposed to take along with me. My challenge was to find the "family treasure stations", all located in different galleries. Each station represented a different item that's important to the Peranakans.

(Translated by Google) The historic house with artistic color furniture. $ 13 a party ticket but if you want to know more about Peranakan history. Not suitable for children. (Original) Ngôi nhà lịch sử cùng với nội thất mang màu sắc nghệ thuật. 13$ một vé nhưng đảng bỏ ra nếu muốn biết thêm về lịch sử Peranakan. Không thích hợp với trẻ con.

This place is an underrated gem in Singapore! I love how the Peranakan culture is not just limited to Singapore - apparently the Philippines has Peranakan roots, too! I saw how similar the cultures were, from the furniture to the wedding culture, and even the ways in which the women run the household!

Close till 2021

(Translated by Google) It is closed until 2021 (Original) 2021まで閉館中です

Under renovation, will reopen at 2020

Has a sign outside that days 'Closed until 2021'

(Translated by Google) Very nice building but closed for renovation. ... we did not find this info. (Original) Très beau bâtiment mais fermé pour rénovation. ... on avait pas trouvé cette info.

An interesting display of peranakan history and culture.

Good for tourists who wish to have a cultural walk. Fusion with Malaysian Chinese stuff. Will close for renovation soon.

Learning lots of history & culture of Peranakan people

Apparently this museum is closing from the 18th of March, for 2 years.

one of the best Museum in ASEAN countries that has present the Peranakan dedicated stories. the museum spacing itself is not so big, but it has compacted with a lot of information that suitable for any people can bring their own family member to visit this place and share some social and cultural experience together. I have never expected that I can see so many beautiful valuable collection of Chinese porcelain ware (during late Qing dynasty) in this exhibition. the museum is well organized, this is the precious valuable place and definitely, it's worth for visiting.

Good old architecture kept until now.

Good view.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful peranakan items (Original) Beautiful peranakan items

Under renovation as of 22Nov2020

(Translated by Google) It is the most recommended museum for general tourists. The museum shop is also very good. However, since the renovation is closed until mid-2021, Expected after resuming. (Original) 一般的観光客に最もおすすめできる博物館です。 ミュージアムショップもなかなかよい。 ただ、２０２１年央まで改装閉館中なので 再開後に期待。

This interesting museum has many collections around the Peranakan culture and history, such as marriage ceremony, birth ceremony, the typical food, religion, and many other side of the Peranakan culture. Located near the city center, there are many transport option to reach this place, from taxi to busses. There is also a small museum shop just outside the main door. When we visited this museum, there is an additional exhibition for photography, showcasing photos on Peranakan culture from Singapore and other countries in South East Asia, dating from 1850s until recently.

Cool place to learn about the Peranakan culture and heritage. Very nice photography exhibition with 150 years old pictures offers immersive experience

Such an interesting place to visit. We had a local guide, who is volunteer there. We had 1,5 hours tour around this museum for free!

Been once ( pre-Covid) and it’s a lovely place! It’s pretty cold and it’s quiet during weekday evenings.

Loves it but it’s currently closed.

A very nice museum very cosy offering a lift to go through different levels. Beautiful chinaware and furnitures. A great idea to understand the old style life in Singapour on 19th and 20th century... can take 1 to 2 hours max.

A lot of things to see there. I used to think that I knew almost evrything about peranakans but visiting the museum really opened my eyes. Definitely a place to visit again and regret dragging my visit to there so long. Although I have to say that the musuem is quite small and doesn't have a vintage feel to it if that's what you're looking for. The place is extremely clean and modern. Be ready to bring at least a few hundreds there if you want to buy a souvenir back home. A small beaded pouch alone cost S$80! The shops are quite cramped and there's hardly any space to walk around as well.

Visited the newly revamped Peranakan Museum on opening weekend! Beautiful artefacts and stories! Also comes with a children activity booklets so kids can have their own treasure hunt! Great place for family!

Recently visited the revamped Peranakan museum. Fascinating display of it's culture & heritage. Particularly liked the beautiful ornaments and intricate textile designs.

Beautiful beautiful space. I LOVE it. Thank you so much.

After 4 long years of renovation, the Peranakan Museum is finally re-open. The place looks clean, modern, and welcoming. There is a good collection of the Peranakan heritage. A suggestion to the museum is that in the background, you can play some traditional Peranakan music, a recording of someone narrating about the Peranakan heritage, or even some modern digital virtual interaction. These will make the place more lively and attract more crowd. Well done, and I hope to see more exciting exhibits or related events held there. Singaporean / PR are free to enter. Tourists will have to pay a fee of $12 (Adult) / $8 (Student/Elder).

Went during reopening weekend and spent a few hours here! Many oral history stories from Peranakan of all walks of life - but it can get a bit annoying when young children raise their hands to change the video midway (they have a sensor system for you to change the video when you’re done watching…) it’s also not too interactive, kids may be bored, more for adults

Lovely museum, and some exceptional pieces (The textiles! The diamonds!). Overall still feels like the collection is work in progress and explanations sometimes unclear. Hand hovering over some of the screens for explanation does not work well and can be frustrating.

The Peranakan Museum reopened it's doors after four years of renovation, and it was certainly refreshing. It continues to tell the stories of the Peranakan community in Singapore through the items depicting lifestyle and culture. There were furniture with intricate designs, exquisite kitchenware, clothing with fine embroidery, and more.

This building used to be where Tao Nan Primary was founded. It is now nicely renovated and filled with great artefacts, showing the rich Peranakan culture. It is not a big place so if you tour about slowly, it will take about 1.5hour. Worth a visit if you want to understand more about Peranakan history and culture.

An indepth immersion into the diversity of the Peranakan community is here at the museum. For us the 'crown jewel' is the exhibited accessories on the 3rd floor, for a true reflection of the "crazy rich asians".

Amazing museum, very well orginised. There is a tour guide there, and it’s a must. The guide was super cool and shared stories from his own experience. Very quick excursion, just one hour, but honestly - for me the timing is perfect cause it doesn’t exhaust you:) after the excursion you can walk by yourself. Highly recommend for all visits and those who live in Singapore.

After visiting, I gain an understanding of Peranakan in Singapore. The booklet works as a map with some introduction that may be useful to you. Friendly and helpful staff told me to start visiting from the ground floor first to have a look at the cultural origins.

it took us less than 2 mins to enter the incredible exhibits available here! The variety of items on display left us in awe. Honestly, would rate this place 6 stars if possible!

It all about culture, like noya tradition clothing, jewellery, batiks, etc. Only 3 level and one spacious lift, wheelchair accessable. Need registration when visiting free for Singaporean/ PR only.

I had a fantastic experience at the Peranakan Museum! For just 12 SGD, I got to explore a treasure trove of artifacts from incredibly wealthy and generous Peranakan families. What truly made the visit exceptional was the 2pm Saturday tour guide. Not only was he incredibly informative, but his sense of humor added an enjoyable twist to the experience. His introduction breathed life into the history of the Peranakan culture. I highly recommend taking a tour with one of their guides – it truly enhances your understanding and appreciation of this remarkable museum. Don't miss out on this gem!

Peranakans are materially and historically rich eh. So enlightening to explore their roots intertwined throughout Singaoore's history through the extensive collection of pottery, carved altar, cloths, fashion, and other artistic forms scattered throughout the beautiful 3-storey museum! The museum's architecture is so beautifully carved, with each room highlighting specific elements of peranakan culture- food, cloths, funerals, pottery, etc. How they came about is not a really distinct boundary. What defines a peranakan? What are they doing now? History tells you that they actually flourished during WWII as they can translate in English for the colonisers and the laymen, and emphasised on education. It's really amazing to see the museum FLEX on us by displaying such amounts of wealth. Any questions you may have are enhanced by museum staff and interviews with today's peranakans'. I had so many which were answered by the helpful staff at the jewellery shop. She says that anyone in Singapore technically can be a peranakan, so I can be one too? :) They are so welcoming and helpful. A peranakan friend also mentioned visiting "The Intan", a private museum!

This is a recently opened museum in Singapore and they also have guided tours, which is very informative. The place looks clean and well-kept.