City: Joo Chiat
Top Things to do in Joo Chiat
6 Museums in Joo Chiat That You Shouldn't Miss
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1. The Intan
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Eurasian Heritage Gallery
3. Imagenius
Visitors can expect to conduct eight to twelve science experiments during each visit. Those new to experimenting may choose to use our tried and proven recipes and follow the guided instructions to conduct their own science experiments. Those who have had some experience conducting experiments may decide to take some risk and deviate from the given to discover something new.
4. Straits Enclave
The Straits Enclave is situated in the heart of the heritage district of Joo Chiat known for its elaborate Peranakan shophouses. This is a private museum for guests to breathe, taste and appreciate Singapore's rich heritage. The place allows guests to reminisce and experience Singapore's Colonial era in the 1900s and Peranakan culture that is unique in the world.
5. Changi Murals
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
6. Telok Kurau Studios
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
