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The Peranakan Museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia, and possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive public collections of Peranakan objects.
The Peranakan Museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia, and possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive public collections of Peranakan objects. On February 17, 2023, the museum reopened its doors after nearly four years of renovation work.
We welcome visitors of all ages and abilities to visit and enjoy the Peranakan Museum. Visit our Access and Community Visits page for programmes and resources available at the museum, or drop us an email at nhb_tpm_edu@nhb.gov.sg to find out more.
Different degrees of integration have resulted in an array of Peranakan languages. Forged from Hokkien and Malay, Baba Malay is the Peranakan language most common in Singapore. Simply referred to as “Peranakan” by its Chinese Peranakan speakers, there are Malaccan and Singapore varieties.
Explore the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia through the finest collections at The Peranakan Museum.
Objects in these galleries show how cultures interact and combine to produce something new, different, and distinctive, revealing a range of Peranakan customs, foods, languages, and beliefs.
The Collection of the Peranakan Museum highlights the richness of material culture across the Malay-Indonesian world that migrants would have encountered, and the milieu from which Peranakan communities developed.
Daily Guided Tours at Peranakan Museum. Tours are conducted by volunteer docents, and last about 45-60 minutes. You may register for the public guided tour at the Visitor Services counter. Each guided tour can accommodate up to 15 visitors.
Ixora Room. Ixora Room is equipped with basic sound system, projector, screen, and is ideal for team building, workshops and demonstrations. For enquiries, please contact Yanie Tan at nhb_pm_bd@nhb.gov.sg or call 6982 1390 / 6982 1302.
Our most striking gallery in the museum – a glistening array of jewellery for various stages of Peranakan life and occasions. DETAILS PLAN YOUR VISIT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
