Chinatown Heritage Centre Tickets
Chinatown Heritage Centre Tickets
Chinatown Heritage Centre Admission Ticket (International Visitors)
Step back in time to explore the lives of early Chinatown settlers through immersive exhibits, recreated shophouse scenes, and preserved architectural heritage.
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Step into the colourful past of Chinatown within three beautifully restored shophouses on Pagoda Street, right in the heart of Singapore’s bustling Chinatown district. Every corner of the Chinatown Heritage Centre is infused with stories from the early days of Singapore’s establishment as a thriving seaport, offering visitors an authentic journey back in time.
The museum immerses you in the lives of early Chinese settlers, highlighting their struggles, resilience, and community spirit through a captivating collection of exhibits, recreated living spaces, and personal artefacts. The experience is enriched with interactive displays and multimedia presentations, making it both educational and entertaining.
Main Display Zones:
- Zone 1: Shophouse Living (Level 1 & 2) – Step inside authentic recreations of shophouse interiors, revealing the domestic life and working environments of past residents.
- Zone 2: Arrival and Settling In (Level 3) – Learn how early migrants arrived in Singapore, the challenges they faced, and how they adapted to their new environment.
- Zone 3: Migrants’ End & Heritage Brands (Level 2) – Discover how migrant stories concluded and explore heritage brands that continue to shape Chinatown’s identity.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about Singapore’s rich cultural tapestry, the Chinatown Heritage Centre offers a vivid, memorable, and deeply personal glimpse into the city’s past.
- Immersive Historical Journey: Step back in time and explore the lives of early Chinese settlers in Singapore through vivid, multisensory exhibits.
- Restored Shophouses: Wander through three beautifully preserved shophouses on Pagoda Street, each brimming with stories from Chinatown’s past.
- Authentic Recreations: Experience historically accurate recreations of living spaces, trades, and community life from the early days of Singapore’s seaport era.
- Cultural Heritage Displays: Discover personal stories, artifacts, and cultural traditions that shaped Chinatown’s vibrant identity.
- Architectural Charm: Admire the unique blend of heritage architecture and careful conservation that brings Singapore’s history to life.
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Additional information
- Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00 (last entry at 18:00).
- Operating hours may change—please check the official Chinatown Heritage Centre website before visiting.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; children 3 and under enter for free.
- No re-entry is allowed once you leave the attraction.
- Due to capacity limits, groups larger than 10 may be admitted in small batches with short waiting times.
- Flash photography, food, and drinks are not permitted inside the Centre.
- Free access to audio content is available—bring your own mobile device and earpiece; multimedia guides are available for rent.
- Valid for international visitors.
- Please enter the attraction and present a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket.
- Adult: 13–59 years.
- Child: 3–12 years; under 3 enter free.
- Senior: 60 years and above.
- Valid photo ID matching the ticket name.
- Personal mobile device and earpiece for free audio guide.
- The Centre is located in restored shophouses and may have some areas with limited accessibility.
- Instant confirmation provided after booking.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before visit date.
- Redemption Address: Chinatown Heritage Centre, 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207.
- Show your mobile or printed ticket at the ticketing counter for entry.
- Visitors arriving in a group are encouraged to enter together.
- Bring a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket.
- Tickets are valid for 60 days from purchase date unless otherwise stated.
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Chinatown Heritage Centre
USD 19.65
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It was great! The museum was much bigger than we expected. So much to see and learn. Went down memory lane for the adults.
The centre was very informative and a lot more than I expected. Well worth going.