Singapore Heritage Festival: Mari Mari to the Peranakan Museum!
Discover beloved Peranakan traditions at this year’s Singapore HeritageFest at the Peranakan Museum. Follow an interactive gallery trail, complete fun challenges to win exclusive merchandise, and “joget” to our community music jukebox featuring popular Peranakan tunes.
Join us for a month of surprises, music, and heritage – and learn some Baba Malay along the way!
Drop-in Experiences
THE PERANAKAN DAILY: Activity Trail
Welcome to the Peranakan Museum! Prepare to be dazzled by a treasure trove of captivating objects, each with a tale to tell. Explore the galleries, step into the lively world of the Peranakans, and complete these activities to receive a special prize.
Limited to one activity and prize per person. While supplies last. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Joget Jukebox: Community Song Collection
Enjoy a selection of popular and lesser-known songs inspired by Peranakan culture! Drop by to listen – and if you’re feeling the vibe, kickstart a community dance party in the Museum lobby!
Songs contributed by community partners from Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association Singapore, Arab Network @ Singapore, and the Peranakan Association Singapore.
Enduring Blessings by Ashley Yeo
This installation by Ashley Yeo expresses a deep appreciation for Peranakan craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from textiles and furniture. Rooted in the tradition of auspicious pairings, it features the dragon and phoenix – symbols of balance, power, and harmony. Viewers are invited to explore duality as a dynamic balance where each element complements the other.
Designed in consultation with Raymond Wong, a celebrated kebaya maker and Steward of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Peranakan Stars: Literary Showcase
Browse fiction and non-fiction titles and learn about Peranakan culture, embark on adventures with intriguing characters, or find a new recipe to try at home!
Supported by the National Library Board.
DISCOVER WHAT'S ON
Special Exhibition
Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship
11 Oct 2024 – 31 Aug 2025
Family, art, and entrepreneurship converge in the story of three visionary Peranakan women from Indonesia – Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and her granddaughter Jane Hendromartono. From the 1890s to 1980s, they produced impressive batiks in the renowned batik centre of Pekalongan on Java’s north coast. This exhibition explores the lives and works of these women, revealing how each became a batik master in her own right, and how they responded to the rapid political, cultural, and economic changes of their times to run a business that produced great art.
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Programmes
Daily Guided Tours at Peranakan Museum
Daily
Guided tours led by our volunteer docents are available daily.
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