Shop Reviews

Very good overview of what life was like for early Chinese immigrants and a snapshot of old Singapore. Thoughtfully put together exhibits.

Today was the perfect opportunity to visit the Chinatown Heritage Centre, especially since we missed the soft launch. We had no regrets booking our tickets online and making the visit. Although our reservation was for 3 PM, we arrived earlier, and the attendants kindly allowed us entry. It was a quiet afternoon with fewer visitors, giving us the chance to explore at our own pace, read the exhibits, and take photos without obstruction. Our first impression was that the place is well-maintained and clean. It was truly an eye-opening experience to learn about Singapore’s history and the struggles of early immigrants who arrived in Nanyang, hoping to find prosperity. This heritage centre is an insightful visit, especially for younger generations, as it provides valuable knowledge about our ancestors who settled here. The centre also offers videos that showcase historical events and experiences. However, visitors should be mindful when walking down the narrow and dimly lit staircase—we chose not to take the lift. Overall, it’s a highly recommended visit for anyone interested in Singapore’s rich heritage.

Highly recommended to plan a visit here for those who wants to learn about the life in Chinatown pre-independence. Highly experiential learning opportunity here. Great amount of care to recreate the days past and highly interactive displays to bring to life the daily living of the past generation. Hopefully, it will show how much we have to be grateful for the life we have nowadays.

Pretty fun, well-thought and curated museum that gives you a glimpse of the genesis of Chinatown in Singapore, through the lense of migrant workers, how they lived and earned a living, and how it all set a foundation for the modern yet traditional lifestyle we all know today. Well kept and comfortably air-conditioned. Worth a visit for sure, but I felt the tickets were a bit on the pricey side.

TC, the trishaw rider, was an excellent guide! He shared many interesting facts and secrets around the house. The place is filled with all sorts of items from the past! Very interesting learning about everything. Downstairs there is a shop full of Singapore souvenirs and a special tea shop. Highly recommend to come here. Full air conditioned too!

Very interesting place to visit for locals and foreigners alike. Went with relatives in their 70s and it was a nostalgic trip for them although they didn’t grow up like this in Chinatown, there were snippets of sections that were familiar to them. There’s a lot to see and take in so it’s good to spend at least 1 hour there. A couple of floors there, if you need the lift there is one but there’s stairs too which can be a bit narrow and steep. The top floor is also packed with interesting things so do go there for a visit to get lost in time. One down side is that toilets are a bit limited so better go to the toilet first before you visit. Also the areas could be a bit cramped and narrow but it’s to simulate how life was before in RGS as shop houses so dong expect a nice wide place. It can be crowded with people, so some patience is required to view.

What a great place to learn about developing Chinatown within Singapore. This place was super informative and interactive. I learned so much here going through the different exhibits and rich history that was provided. Definitely a must visit when touring through Singapore.

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Calm & peaceful place to visit.