UNRAVEL CHINATOWN'S SECRETS WITH YOUR SG CULTURE PASS
From 1 September 2025, Singaporeans aged 18 and above this year will receive $100 in SG Culture Pass credits – and the Chinatown Heritage Centre is one of the places you can use them!
Make Chinatown Heritage Centre one of your first stops to discover the stories, sights and spaces that shaped early Chinatown through immersive exhibits and personal tales.
We’re a proud partner of the SG Culture Pass! You can use your $100 SG Culture Pass credits to discover more arts and heritage events like our “Under One Roof” Character-Led Tours and Insider’s Look Guided Tours.
SG CULTURE PASS:
GUIDED TOUR EXPERIENCES
The Chinatown Heritage Centre offers one of the most immersive cultural experiences in Singapore. In perfect alignment with SG Culture Pass, we offer heritage exhibitions and guided tours within a historical museum like no other.
Wander through meticulously recreated 1950s shophouse interiors spread across three levels. Explore tailor workshops, hawker stalls, and even the living spaces of Samsui women, Majies, and coolies.
Every corner holds the story of a soul: the true immigrants who made Singapore multicultural.
An "Under One Roof" Character-Led Tour Experience
Be led by a former resident who steps straight out of the past in 1950s, bringing the stories of Chinatown Heritage Centre to life through engaging storytelling and immersive performance.
This experience comes with:
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1.5 hours guided tour
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One medium-sized drink
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One original slice Kueh Lapis (F&B from AMACHA)
Availability
English Tours: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Mandarin tours coming soon!
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Admission Tickets - Chinatown Heritage Centre
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 in the Chinatown Heritage Centre pulsates with the memories of yesteryear, offering an experience like no other as one is transported to Chinatown in the budding years of Singapore's establishment as a seaport.
Availability:
Open Daily: 10.00am - 7.00pm
Last Entry: 6.00pm
An Insider’s Look Heritage Tour Bundle
Step into the past with our sensory experience that blends history, taste, and tradition. Discover captivating stories of the original residents living in Pagoda Street and gain insights into the museum.
This bundle comes with:
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1.5 hours guided tour
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One medium-sized drink
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One original slice Kueh Lapis (F&B from AMACHA)
Availability
English Tours: Every Saturday (2.00pm - 3.30pm), Selected Wednesdays (11.00am - 12.30pm)
Mandarin Tours: Selected Sundays
2.00pm - 3.30pm
HOW TO USE THE SG CULTURE PASS
Claim your SG Culture Pass credits. An official guide for this will be released in September.
Select the Chinatown Heritage Centre’s programmes you would like to book on sgculturepass.gov.sg.
READY TO VISIT?
Use your SG Culture Pass credits to book your visit. Whether you're planning a solo visit or coming with friends, it's the perfect time to explore our immersive exhibits.
Tickets are limited each day, so book early to secure your preferred date!
From 1 September 2025, eligible Singapore citizens can use SG Culture Pass credits to purchase tickets to this programme. Until then, no action is required from you to claim your SG Culture Pass credits—just sit back and relax (and don’t fall for scams)!
Important Reminder: To avoid potential scams, all ticket purchases for this programme should be made through sgculturepass.gov.sg
DIRECTIONS
By MRT
Alight at Chinatown MRT (Exit A). Walk along Pagoda Street for approximately 2 minutes. The Chinatown Heritage Centre is located on your left.
By Car
Street Parking is available along Mosque Street and Temple Street. Alternatively, you can park at Chinatown Point or Hong Lim Complex, both within walking distance of the Centre.
By Taxi/
Private
Car Hire
Designate your drop-off location at Pagoda Street, in front of the Sri Mariamman Temple. Walk along Pagoda Street for approximately 5 minutes, and the Centre is located on your right.
Opening Hours
Daily:
10.00am – 7.00pm
(Last Entry: 6.00pm)
Closure Dates (For Maintenance)
16 December 2025
Address
48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207
BOOK OTHER SG CULTURE PASS PROGRAMMES
Explore a wider range of SG Culture Pass eligible activities with our sister brands, Monster Day Tours and Lion Heartlanders, and immerse yourself in Singapore’s rich heritage.
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