Experts' Choice Award Peranakan Museum
13 expert reviews
“This small branch of the Asian Civilisations Museum illuminates the fascinating culture of the Peranakans, people born of intermarriages between Chinese immigrants and locally born Malays.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "Formerly the Tao Nan School, built in 1910, this grand colonial building now houses the first museum in Southeast Asia devoted to the story of the Peranakans." Full review
Lonely Planet "A testament to the Peranakan (Straits-born locals) cultural revival in the Lion City." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The small Peranakan Museum, devoted to the fusion cultures of Singapore, was installed in a disused middle school." Full review
Afar Magazine "A small museum housed in a beautiful three-story schoolhouse from the early 1900s, the Peranakan Museum comes as a revelation to those who aren't familiar with Singapore's unique..." Full review
On the Grid "Appropriately, for a building that was once converted from a Chinese school, the permanent exhibition of the Museum began with a focus on different aspects of Chinese culture and civilisation." Full review
The Telegraph "If the Asian Civilisations Museum overwhelms you with its sheer size, the decidedly boutique Peranakan Musuem will enthrall you with its vivid display of Peranakan costumes, porcelain, furniture and artefacts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Shining a light on Peranakan culture
The collection
Visually splendid time travel
The exhibits
Instagram bait for home decorators
The eats and drinks
To sample authentic Peranakan..." Full review
Time Out "The Peranakan Museum recently reopened in February 2023 after nearly four long years of renovation. This heritage neoclassical building has always been a true beaut with its pastel green..." Full review
New York Times "Peranakan Museum explores the culture and traditions of the mixed-heritage Peranakan communities across Southeast Asia. The Peranakan Museum is housed in a former Chinese school located..."
National Geographic "The Peranakan Museum provides insight into the cultural heritage of the local Peranakan Chinese. Bonus: Fort Canning Park neighbors the museum."
