City: Geylang
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1. Tan Swie Hian Museum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The rustic and oldish feel of the Tan Swie Hian Museum is interesting to see for yourself, and is a testament to one of the most famous and hardworking artists working right here in Singapore.
2. The Intan
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5.0 based on 576 reviews
VISITS ARE STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENTS Founded in 2003, The Intan is a Peranakan heritage home-museum. The brainchild of antique collector and owner Alvin Yapp, The Intan (meaning 'rose-cut diamond' in Malay) enlightens its guests about the multi-facetted aspects of Peranakan culture through a kaleidoscope of rare historical artefacts, intriguing personal stories, and authentic dining experiences. Located in the heart of Joo Chiat, a traditional Peranakan enclave and Singapore's first heritage town (2011), The Intan offers personalised tours conducted by Alvin, which culminate with authentic Peranakan tea sessions and dinners inspired by his mother. The Intan also doubles up as a unique event space, having hosted a variety of activities that included jewellery exhibitions, art shows and violin recitals. Voted Best Overall Experience in Singapore's inaugural Museum Roundtable Awards, The Intan has been featured internationally on CNN Travel, Discovery Channel and National Geographic. Singapore Travelholic lists The Intan as the top 5 Peranakan activities to do in Singapore. With a vision to promote Peranakan culture beyond Singapore, The Intan's collection has been showcased in places such as Croatia, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Moscow, London and Barcelona.
Reviewed By fyahya44 - Singapore, Singapore
We visited Singapore's smallest and only lived in museum called the Intan in late January. Visits are by appointments only and the live in owner and guide Alvin showed us around and chatted with us over peranakan snacks. Alvin is an avid collector and passionate about the Peranakan Culture, heritage and history. The museum is self funded and the money he collects for admission actually goes to several children's charities. Its a real gem of a place in the historic area of Joo Chiat so please support this wonderful hidden Gem in Singapore.
3. Eurasian Heritage Gallery
4. Art Retreat
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2.0 based on 2 reviews
If you’re looking to invest in a piece of Chinese contemporary art that’s all the rage in today’s bustling art market, this is a great place to start your search as you’ll certainly find something you like.
5. Dragonwick Gallery
Singapore-born artist, Linda H. L. Gouw, set up Dragonwick Gallery to house all the masterpieces she had created during her years of travel. Influenced by the British and European art galleries she visited in her youth while in pursuit of “culture” and an educational background in Art History, Linda’s works brought with them a sense of nostalgia and vulnerability.
6. Changi Murals
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
