City: Bras Basah
Top Things to do in Bras Basah
What to do and see in Bras Basah, Singapore: The Best Things to do
The Singapore cityscape looks like it was ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic book. If you’re hungry for a true Singapore experience, sample the myriad street foods or take a cultural cooking class. The Botanic Gardens and the Gardens By the Bay offer a slice of horticultural heaven, and the observation deck of the Sands SkyPark makes you feel like you’re high above the clouds. The banks and walkways along the Singapore River bustle with local activity.
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1. Christian Heritage Trail
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
“Christian Heritage Trail” offers free guided walking trail fortnightly on Saturdays from 430–630pm to traverse the Bras Basah-Bugis Civic District precinct while sharing stories of the Christian missionaries and laypersons from the early 19th century who established churches, schools and social agencies that addressed the social needs of a young fledging colony against all odds.
2. Art Plural Gallery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Art Plural Gallery is a unique space dedicated to Modern, Contemporary Art and Design in the heart of Singapore's cultural district. Founded by Swiss art dealer Frederic de Senarclens, this innovative platform nestled in a four story Art Deco heritage building will present solo and group exhibitions, installations, public art projects, conferences, and art publications.
3. The Organic Room
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
With attention to detail and quality, this place is where you can escape from the city life to indulge in a pampering and tranquil beauty experience. Led by holistic facialists, sessions are designed to be massage-based and using only cruelty-free, safe and organic certified ingredients. Paying special attention to each client's individual needs, we carefully select potions, serums, oils that are botanical, certified organic and environmentally friendly. Our skin is the largest organ and we only want the most gentle and result-driven skincare used during the session. Our collection of products brings science and nature into the modern skincare mix. We make sure no harsh and harmful chemicals are in our products. We believe that nature's healing power can truly heal the skin and yet transformation goes beyond just our skin but our overall well-being and environment too. Our private and by appointment-only studio is to ensure you receive the best , in-depth and customised care always.
Reviewed By Cruiser742024
I dont remember how many times a went to her shop for waxing but its really nice and comfy experience even in my first time! Place was clean and comfortable nice facilities thats why i keep coming back! my friend aswell! Highly recomended! Owner was very kind and friendly,never feel discomfort!!
4. Armenian Street Park
5. Free Singapore Tours
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Our Tour is Temporary Pause. We will update this space once our free tours resume. Take our walking tour first to explore The City and Marina Bay Area, then the Heartland Tour to discover areas that local Singapore visits daily. These areas are must see in Singapore, they make our city the most beautiful in the world. With our Free Walking City and Heartland Tours, we’ve got Singapore covered!
6. National Museum of Singapore
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4.5 based on 2,817 reviews
With a history dating back to its inception in 1887, the National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum with a progressive mind. Its galleries adopt cutting-edge and multi-perspective ways of presenting history and culture to redefine conventional museum experience. A cultural and architectural landmark in Singapore, the Museum hosts innovative festivals and events all year round-the dynamic Night Festival, visually arresting art installations, as well as amazing performances and film screenings-in addition to presenting thought-provoking exhibitions involving critically important collections of artefacts. The programming is supported by a wide range of facilities and services including F&B, retail and a Resource Centre. The National Museum of Singapore re-opened in December 2006 after a three-year redevelopment, and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2012. The Museum refreshed its permanent galleries and re-opened them on 19 September 2015 for Singapore's Golden Jubilee.
Reviewed By NYKGMGTGSG - New York City, United States
The National Museum offered us a great tour of the history of Singapore, its people and the melting pot culture that co-exists. What a delightful surprise you will have, the staid, conservative exterior is an interesting contrast tot he modern tour you take through the Museum. We especially enjoyed the special exhibit, visual extravaganza to delight your senses! I would recommend planning to spend a long afternoon here.
7. Peranakan Museum
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4.5 based on 1,237 reviews
This place is temporarily closed. The Peranakan Museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. Installed in the former Tao Nan Chinese School, built in 1912, this intimate museum possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects. Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and the distinctive visual arts of the Peranakans. The Peranakan Museum provides a stimulating and educational experience for all, while representing the living culture of the Peranakan community in the region. The museum is a component of the Asian Civilisations Museum, operating under the National Heritage Board.
Reviewed By DoricWanderer - Ellon, United Kingdom
This was the best museum we went to. it touched on the people who made this island their home. I was unaware so many cultures arrived, which made the island so multicultural.
8. Healing Touch Spa
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4.5 based on 865 reviews
Multi-award winning spa located at Fort Canning, Orchard, Tampines, Novena, Alexandra, Yishun, Marymount, Dhoby Ghaut and City Gate Beach Road. Award winning massages @ $59/hour.
Reviewed By 580elizeb
I am going to healing touch (5 Tank road, singapore) for more than 2 years now, it does exactly what it needs to do. it gives a great massage and it really helps my body ache. all the sitting during Covid is not helping the body, these massages help me to go through it.
9. Armenian Church
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4.0 based on 111 reviews
Take a walk in the lush gardens of the Armenian Church before entering the church and admire the exterior architecture. Breathing history and rich heritage the Armenian Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator is the oldest Church of Singapore and is a gazetted National Monument.
Reviewed By jeanettem190 - Cairns, Australia
The Armenian Church, more correctly called St Gregory the Illuminator's Armenian Catholic Church is conveniently situated between Fort Canning Park, Orchard Rd and the Padang. The first thing you'll notice is how small the church is! Perhaps that's a reflection of the tiny size of the early Armenian population of Singapore. It was designed by George Coleman; an Irishman who was the best in the business in those days. Have a good look at the imposing Doric columns out front, and the handy (and typically Singaporean) covered drive through porch; ideal for letting the ladies and gents get out of their carriages in a pouring rainstorm. Inside you'll see the dome over the sanctuary; a typical Armenian architectural feature. Be sure to visit the graveyard (or perhaps 'memorial garden'; I think the remains have been moved). You can visit Miss Joaquin's gravestone. She's the young lady who is credited with creating the Vanda Miss Joaquin orchid; the national flower of Singapore. They have a nice example of this orchid climbing alongside Miss Joaquin's grave stone. Have a look at the other gravestones featuring traditional Armenian decorative art and lots of writing in the Armenian alphabet. You'll also see the church office tucked away in the back. This building was the original priest's residence.
10. Singapore Art Museum
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4.0 based on 516 reviews
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) opened its doors in 1996 as the first fully dedicated visual arts museum in Singapore. Since then, we have built one of the world's most important collections of contemporary art by artists from Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia. Our museum buildings are undergoing a major transformation. Follow our journey on our blog at singaporeartmuseum.sg/blog and visit our website to check out the ongoing art exhibitions and events happening at partner venues and spaces until our redevelopment is completed in 2023.
Reviewed By S7699UElouises - Perth, Australia
I went to the Singapore Art Museam about three years ago it cost $10 and I had a lady lead us in a small group,through the museum It was so,good so informative and educational explaining different exhibits and the history of different eras It such a beautiful building and worth some time out from the busyiness of shops markets
