Set inside three restored shophouses, the museum has more than a dozen exhibition galleries spread over three levels—each taking you to a different time in history, from when the first major wave of Chinese immigrants arrived in the 18th century to the 1950s. From the display of vintage cooking utensils, opium pipes, and other authentic relics, to taped interviews with former Chinatown residents, the interactive, multi-media exhibits give a real flavor of what it was like to be a Chinese migrant in Singapore. Basically it was hell—the work was back breaking and the pay barely enough to survive. The most fascinating part of the center is a replica of the dark and cramped quarters the Chinese immigrants were forced to live in. This is a great museum for kids and many school groups tour it.
Singapore› Attraction
Chinatown Heritage Centre
48 Pagoda St
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Hours
Daily 9am–8pm
Transportation
MRT: Chinatown
Phone
6325-2878
Prices
S$10, children S$6
Web site
Chinatown Heritage Centre
Map
48 Pagoda St SingaporeNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.