Peranakan Museum Singapore

The Peranakan Museum Singapore offers an exquisite collection of Peranakan artifacts, showcasing intricate beadwork, embroidered textiles, silverware, and pottery. This provides visitors with a deep insight into the craftsmanship of Peranakan culture.

Interactive Displays

Engaging and educational exhibits allow visitors to explore the history, customs, and daily life of the Peranakan people through multimedia presentations and well-selected displays.

Elaborate Peranakan Fashion

View beautifully preserved garments, including traditional Kebayas, and learn about the unique fusion of Chinese and Malay influences in Peranakan clothing.

Historical Exhibitions

Discover the fascinating history of the Peranakan people, from their roots in ancient China to their adaptation and flourishing in Southeast Asia, particularly in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Peranakan Architecture

Admire the stunning design of the museum building itself, a beautifully restored shophouse that reflects the Peranakan’s unique architectural style.

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. The newly refreshed Peranakan Museum holds brand-new permanent galleries presenting exceptional objects from Peranakan material culture, as well as a more contemporary exhibition design and an enhanced museum visitor experience.

In particular, one key shift in the curatorial approach was to also include contemporary expressions of Peranakan culture, by way of works of contemporary art, fashion, design, and craft, created by local and regional artists, artisans, and designers. The three floors of the museum explore Peranakan life through themes related to origins, home, and style as aspects of identity.

Community interviews, recorded demonstrations, art commissions, and other contemporary expressions of Peranakan culture provide a multi-faceted experience for visitors, encouraging them to ask themselves: "what is Peranakan?"

Museum Etiquette

• Photography: Photography without flash and videography are permitted in the galleries.
• Noisy Behavior: Keeping our voices low will allow everyone to enjoy the galleries.
• Touching Prohibited: Touching artifacts, paintings, or works is prohibited because oil from fingers will contaminate and eventually destroy the objects.
• Safety First: Your safety is important to us.
• Cleanliness: Our galleries need to be kept clean from food, spillage, and pests.