EXPLORE THE ROOTS OF SINGAPORE’S CHINESE HERITAGE
The Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only local attraction in Singapore where you can get an authentic experience of Chinatown’s evolution.
Walk into our immersive 1950s Singapore cultural tour, spanning three levels that transport you from past to present. As an official affiliate of the Singapore Tourism Board and Chinatown.sg, we’re proud to be recognised as a must-see stop for tourists exploring the country’s history.
Zone 1
What it’s like to live in a shophouse
Step into a reproduction of a 1950s Chinatown shophouse and see how work and home blended into a single space for the early immigrants. Every item reveals a story, especially for the people who used to rent the rooms.
You can see the daily routines and rhythms behind the iconic wooden shutters, from a traditional tailor shop to the backyard kitchens and traditional toilets we no longer see today.
Zone 2
Arrival & Settling into Singapore
Our Chinatown museum offers both immersive exhibits and video screenings of our forefathers’ exodus from Nanyang to Singapore. You’ll trace the challenges they faced as well as the opportunities, and see how they built a new world from scratch.
But not everything was about work. Our presentations also include traditional Chinese operas and a genuine cinema cart – the very same one that children used to peek into to see films and cartoons!
Zone 3
Migrants' End & Heritage Brands
In this zone, you confront the rarely seen – the quiet and sobering spaces of Death Houses, where the ill waited out their final days. You’ll also discover the roots of remedies we still use today and learn about the origins of brands like Eu Yan Sang!
Explore how early settlers saw to both their bodies and spirits, and what nourishment they used, from cures to customs.
WHY COME TO THE CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE?
Authentic 1950s shophouse interiors
The CHC is the only place in Singapore to recreates shophouse interiors exactly as they were in the 1950s, from the furniture down to the living conditions.
Untold stories behind Chinatown’s shutters
We reveal the parts of history in Chinatown that don’t seem apparent on first glance, the ones first-time visitors deserve to know.
Endorsed by the STB and Chinatown.sg
Officially endorsed by the Singapore Tourism Board and Chinatown.sg, Chinatown Heritage Centre is your gateway to experiencing Chinatown’s true heritage.
SG60 PROMOTIONS AVAILABLE AT CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE
Celebrate Singapore’s 60th year of independence with us and enjoy these exclusive SG60 promos when visiting – valid till 31 August only!
WHAT VISITORS SAY
BOOK YOUR ENTRY TO THE CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE TODAY
Both general admission and private tours are available at the Chinatown Heritage Centre – private tours are recommended if you’d like a more personal experience.
Limited slots are available daily, so book ahead to secure your preferred slot!
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Children below 3 years old enter for free.
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Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Singapore residents include Singapore citizens, permanent residents and all pass holders (employment or work, long-term visit, dependent and student).
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For group bookings, please contact us in advance for group rates and reservations.
HOW TO GET TO CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE?
Open Daily 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Last Entry 6:00 pm
48 Pagoda Street
Singapore 059207
Nearest MRT: Chinatown (NEL)
Take exit A at Chinatown station to Pagoda Street. Chinatown Heritage Centre will be about 100 metres down the street from there!
ONGOING OR UPCOMING EVENTS
Want to dive deeper into our Chinese heritage? Don’t miss our special events or cultural programmes – there’s always something new to discover on each visit to what’s known as one of the best indoor tourist attractions in Singapore.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
DISCOUNTS
(Coming Soon)
Watch this space for upcoming launch and discounts once our F&B store is ready!
MERCHANDISE DISCOUNTS
(Coming Soon)
Watch this space once our merchandise store is ready!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
The Chinatown Heritage Centre is proudly affiliated with Chinatown.sg and the Singapore Tourism Board, as well as the National Heritage Board, Urban Redevelopment Authority, the Chinatown Business Association, and the Kreta Ayer Community Club.
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