GALLERIES
Start off:
Reception
LEVEL 1
Start your journey to the Chinatown Heritage Centre with a shophouse model of the centre and background information of Chinatown through introduction panels and a welcome video.
Zone 1:
Shophouse Living
LEVEL 1 & 2
The galleries on Level 1 (Tailor Shop) & Level 2 (Living Cubicles) delve into the storied background of Chinatown’s Shophouses with personalities such as:
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Level 1: Tailor, his apprentices and his family
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Level 2: The other shophouse tenants
Zone 2:
Arrival and Settling In
LEVEL 3
The following galleries chart the departure of Chinese migrants from China, and their ensuing arrival into Singapore as they settle in Chinatown.
It will also shed light on the vices that Chinese migrants were subjected to, as well as how the community and various clans supported the welfare of early Chinese migrants.
Zone 3:
Migrants' End & Heritage Brands
LEVEL 2
The final galleries share how life was like on the Street of the Dead, and the passing of a generation through the lens of eight different heritage brands in Chinatown that stood the test of time. End your journey with a map of Chinatown and its offerings, which will help plan your next stops in the exploration of Chinatown.
End off:
Retail & Event Space
LEVEL 1
Close out your visit to the Chinatown Heritage Centre at our Retail & Event Space on Level 1. Enjoy a hands-on experience creating your complimentary souvenir, or browse our retail merchandise which features heritage and designer brands. If you’re yearning for more heritage, explore our ongoing workshops, exhibitions, and other events.
Don’t forget to visit our F&B partners for a bite to recharge, before continuing your journey in Chinatown.
