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 over time.
Walk into an immersive 1950s Singapore, spanning three levels that transport you from past to present. As an cultural offering curated by the Singapore Tourism Board, we’re proud to be recognised as a must-see attraction 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 range of interesting tenants 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 open air kitchens, stairwells and traditional toilets we no longer see today.
Zone 2
Arrival & Settling into Singapore
Our Chinatown museum offers both immersive exhibits and video screenings describing the migration of early forefathers’- from Nanyang to Singapore. Trace the challenges they faced and uncover the opportunities, and see how they built a new world from scratch.
But not everything was about work. Discover forms of entertainment and services available after work- including a traditional Chinese opera set and a genuine mobile cinema on wheels - the very same one that children and adults 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 with a longstanding heritage in Chinatown like Eu Yan Sang, Lim Chee Guan.
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 Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only place in Singapore to recreate 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 at first glance, the ones first-time visitors deserve to know.
Endorsed by the STB
and CBA
Officially endorsed by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and in partnership with Chinatown Business Association (CBA).
Chinatown Heritage Centre is your gateway to experiencing Chinatown’s true heritage.
PROMOTIONS AVAILABLE AT CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE
Enjoy these exclusive promotions when visiting Chinatown Heritage Centre!
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(SG Culture Pass) Admission Tickets - Chinatown Heritage Centre
Until 31 Dec 2028
The colourful past of Chinatown comes alive within the walls of these three beautifully-restored shophouses on Pagoda Street, comfortably nestled in the midst of Singapore's bustling Chinatown district. Every nook and cranny pulsates with the memories of yesteryear.
(SG Culture Pass)
Guided Tours -
Chinatown Heritage Centre
Until 31 Dec 2028
Use your SG Culture Pass credits to book your visit. Perfect for visiting with family and friends, this tour offers a deeper dive into our exhibits.
Each experience includes a 1.5 hours guided tour, one medium-size drink, one original slice of Kueh Lapis from AMACHA.
WHAT VISITORS SAY ABOUT THE CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE
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Good place for children excursion. TC was a great guide very engaging and speaks well for children to understand. Would visit again
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Hanani
the mandarin guide was amazing! I got to know a lot of the past stories in Singapore
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RitaaaT
Joined the "Under One Roof" character-led tour with Ernest and enjoyed it tremendously! Informative and fascinating. It certainly felt like we had stepped into a shophouse in the mid 1950s with one of the tenants sharing about his life and his neighbours.
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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 – 8:00 PM
Last Entry 7:15 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!
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.
SG60 Promotion:
Senior "1-for-1" Special
13 May - 31 Aug 2025
Singapore resident seniors can enjoy
1-for-1 free admission with one accompanying paying guest every
Tuesday through Thursday.
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Student Promotion:
1-for-1 Special
10 June - 30 June 2025
Singapore resident students between
3 - 16 years old can enjoy 1-for-1 free admission every Monday through Friday.
To enjoy the promotion, please walk-in for ticket purchases and verification.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
The Chinatown Heritage Centre is proud to be partners with the Singapore Tourism Board, Chinatown Business Association, National Heritage Board, Urban Redevelopment Authority and Kreta Ayer Community Club.
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