Peranakan Museum
Guide to Peranakan Museum
The Peranakan, also known as Straits Chinese, were the early Chinese immigrants to Indonesia during the 15th and 16th centuries who eventually settled in Malaysia and Singapore. The Peranakan culture, a unique hybrid culture, is still a component of Singapore’s living heritage.
The museum has 10 galleries displaying the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects.
Peranakan Museum highlight guided tour
English
Monday to Friday 11:00, 14:00
Saturday & Sunday 11:00, 14:00, 15:00
Mandarin
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 14:30
Japanese
Tuesday to Friday 10:30
French
Every second Thursday of the month 11:30
Special exhibition guided tour
English
Tuesday to Thursday 12:30
Saturdays, Sundays 16:00
Admission fees
– Citizens & Permanent Residents: Free admission
– Visitors aged 6 and below: Free admission
– Foreign visitors: S$6.00 for sdult admission; S$3.00 for concession admission
How to get there
Bus lines: 124, 147, 166, 174, 174E and 190 (Walking 2 mins from bus stop B04143)
Nearest MRT station: Bras Basah MRT (CC2) (Walking 5 mins from Exit B)
Asian Civilisations Museum
Guide to Asian Civilisations Museum
Singapore River gallery
With an open window, you can have good views across the Singapore River to the glinting towers of steel and glass of the busy financial district. This gallery tells many stories from coolies’ to Chettiars, and the indigenous Orang Laut to the newly arrived Europeans.
Southeast Asia galleries
The three Southeast Asia galleries cover over 2,500 years of history, and cultures of Southeast Asia countries.
West Asia gallery
West Asia galleries focus on Islam religion, which still has a major impact on the shaping of Singapore and the surrounding region.
China gallery
In this gallery, you are exposed to many artifacts related to Chinese cultures including stone statues, ceramic and bronzed items, and contemporary Daoist objects.
South Asia gallery
With the South Asian collection, you can explore the wealth of diversity in the region through themes such as religion, science, and the performing arts.
ACM highlight guided tour
English
Monday to Thursday 11:00, 14:00
Friday 11:00, 14:00, 19:00
Saturday & Sunday 11:00, 14:00, 15:00
Mandarin
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 14:30
Japanese
Tuesday to Friday 10:30
Every second of Saturday of the month 13:30
French
Every third Thursday of the month 10:15
Korean
Every first Wednesday of the month 11:30
Spanish
Every second Thursday of the month 11:30
Special exhibition guided tour
English
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 11:30
Wednesdays, Fridays 11:30, 14:30
Saturdays, Sundays 15:30
Chinese
Saturdays, Sundays 15:00
Japanese
Tuesdays, Thursdays 13:00
Admission fees
– Citizens & Permanent Residents: Free admission
– Visitors aged 6 and below: Free admission
– Concession admission: S$4.00
– Others: S$8.00
How to get there
Bus lines: 75, 100, 107, 130, 131 and 167 (Walking 2 mins from bus stop B02011)
Nearest MRT station: Raffles Place MRT (NS26/EW14) (Walking 3 mins from Exit H)
National Museum of Singapore
Guide to National Museum of Singapore
Singapore History gallery
You can experience major events as well as personal stories of individuals who witnessed the history of Singapore.
Singapore Living galleries with 4 themes: Fashion, Food, Film & Wayang and Photography.
Fashion gallery
You can see different kinds of costumes worn by women from different areas, and the backroom will tell you about how various garments are made.
Film & Wayang gallery
There are three big screens for you to watch old films, movies paraphernalia and listen to various movie theme songs. In addition, you will be surprised by the Chinese opera costumes and accessories worn by the opera actors in the backroom.
Food gallery
You can see Singapore’s street life vividly shown from the display of food-related artifacts and sound installations, such as satay, chicken rice, etc… to the enticing aroma of spices displayed in the backroom.
Photography gallery
Through family portraits, albums, precious artifacts and collection of old photographs, you will certainly have a full view about Singapore’s local life.
Singapore history gallery guided tour
English
Monday to Friday 11:00, 14:00
Saturday & Sunday 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30
Mandarin
Monday 13:30
Saturday & Sunday 11:00, 13:30
Japanese
Monday to Friday 10:30
Every first of Saturday of the month 13:30
French
Every 1st Thursday of the month 10:00
Admission
Admission to the Museum building is free. Admission charges are applicable to the galleries and selected exhibitions and programmes.
Exhibition and Stamford galleries
– Citizens & Permanent Residents: Free admission
– Foreign Visitors: Adult admission is S$6.00, student admission is S$3.00
How to get there
Bus lines: 64, 65, 139 and NR6 (Walking 1 mins from bus stop B07509)
Nearest MRT station: Bras Basah MRT (CC2) (Walking 2 mins from Exit C)
Teo Heng KTV
SONGS: Teo Heng KTV supplies a large selection of old and new songs in various languages such as English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Korean.
KARAOKE SYSTEM: The sound system is of basic quality.
PRICE LIST:
| Room Size | 12 PM to 7 PM | After 7 PM |
| Small (best for 4 pax) | S$13 per room per hour | S$19 per room per hour |
| Medium (best for 6 pax) | S$15 per room per hour | S$22 per room per hour |
| Large (best for 10 pax) | S$17 per room per hour | S$25 per room per hour |
ALL LOCATIONS:
@Suntec City
Address: #03-380 Suntec City (Between Tower 3 & 4), S038983
Phone: (65) 6884 6266
@ Causeway Point
Address: 1 Woodlands Square, #05-01, Singapore 738099
Tel: 6760 0345
@ JCUBE
Address: 2 Jurong East Central 1, #03-14/15/16, Singapore 609731
Tel: 6734 6300
@ The Star Vista
Address: 1 Vista Exchange Green, The Star Vista, #01-23/28, Singapore 138617
Tel: 6775 1500
@ Kallang Wave Mall
Address: Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place, Singapore Sports Hub, #01-64A/65, Singapore 397628
Tel: 6285 6288
@ White Sands
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Central St 3 #05-07D, Singapore 518457
Tel: 6530 3943
@ The Centrepoint
Address: 176 Orchard Road Centre Point, #05-09/10/11, Singapore 238843
Tel: 6334 2883
TopOne KTV (Closed)
Songs
TopOne KTV karaoke system offers a great selection of popular and trendy songs including Mandarin songs, Canto Pop songs, K-Pop songs, J-Pop songs, R&B songs and Hip Hop songs.
Ambience
The KTV provides a relaxing clubbing ambience. It has 55 rooms with various sizes catering to all customer needs from couples, small and medium groups to large crowds.
Foods & Drinks
TopOne KTV serves a good selection of snacks, finger foods, noodles, and a wide range of soft drinks and alcohol drinks including beers, liquors, and wines.
Membership
As a TopOne KTV member, you can enjoy discounts on cover charges, food & drink and especially you are entitled to other privileges like birthday treats, member promotions, and reward points. Two-year membership fee is S$10.
Location
TopOne KTV is strategically located at Bugis area, opposite Bugis Junction, one of the best places for shopping and hanging out in Singapore.
Note
The KTV usually gets packed on weekends so you are recommended to make a booking before coming down on Saturday or Sunday.
Party World KTV
SONGS: Party World KTV offers a wide selection of songs in 10 different languages, including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Indonesian, Thai, and Vietnamese.
DRINKS: The drink menu features both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, including
- soft drinks (S$8)
- tea (S$8)
- juices (S$8)
- beer & soju (S$16 – S$36)
- house pour (S$16 )
- beer packages (S$108 – S$238, waives 2 pax for 3 hours)
- wine (S$138, waives 2 pax for 3 hours)
- champagne (S$138 – S$238, waives 2 pax for 3 hours)
- gin & vodka (S$238 – S$268, waives 4 pax for 3 hours)
- cognac (S$268 – S$498, waives 4 pax for 3 hours)
- whiskey (S$238 – S$398, waives 4 pax for 3 hours)
FOOD: The KTV’s menu offers a dozen of snacks, such as
- chicken nuggets (S$14)
- chicken wings (S$18)
- crispy sotong balls (S$14)
- curry samosa (S$12)
- French fries (S$9)
- Spring rolls (S$14)
AMBIENCE: The KTV provides an entertaining and relaxing atmosphere that is perfect for family outings or friend gatherings.
PRICE LIST:
- Mon – Fri from 3PM to 7PM: S$16++ (2-hour package), S$22++ (3-hour package)
- Sun – Thu from 7PM till close: S$32++ (2-hour package), S$45++ (3-hour package)
- Sat, Sun & PH till 7PM: S$28++ (2-hour package), S$40++ (3-hour package)
- Fri, Sat & PH Eve from 7PM till close: S$38++ (2-hour package), S$55++ (3-hour package)
Prices are charged per person and inclusive of tidbits and 2 non-alcoholic drinks or 1 alcoholic drink.
JAAN
LOOK & FEEL: JAAN is a small restaurant that can accommodate only 40 people max. The restaurant’s decoration is minimalist, using the entire-length-of-the-ceiling crystal and silver free-form chandelier as the only highlight. The place exudes an intimate and romantic ambience, set by the sophisticated lighting and the gorgeous backdrop of the Marina Bay.
MENU: There are three price options for set lunch – 3, 5 or 7 course menu priced at S$68, S$118, S$168 respectively. For dinner, guests can select dishes from a la carte menu or take one of five set menus. JAAN’s menus are a vivid reflection of culinary tradition and chef Julien’s creativity. Note that the contents of a menu will be changed according to a season.
PRICES
Lunch
- Three-course menu: S$68++
- Five-course degustation: S$118++
- Five-course Jardin Gourmand: S$118++
- Seven-course Epicure par Julien: S$168++
Dinner
- Five-course degustation menu: S$198++
- Seven-course prestige menu: S$238++
- Five-course Jardin Gourmand: S$168++
- Seven -course Jardin Gourmand: S$198++
- Ten-course Epicure par Julien: S$298++
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