The museum showcases many artefacts such as suitcases and paper umbrellas that were used by the early settlers. There is a lift available in the museum that caters to the needs of the handicap. The museum is air-conditioned and it is dimly lit to give a vintage ambience. Chairs are also available for visitors to take a break if they are tired.

On the first level, there is a Kopi Tiam with an olden day setting which depicts the life of the early settlers. It is a realistic illustration of the olden day coffee shop with menus pasted on the walls.

On the second floor, we could see real artefacts used by the early settlers when they came down to Singapore to escape poverty. There was a gambling den shown with broken bowls and bloodstains everywhere. This depicted the past where gang fights were common. Next to it was the prostitution parlour and information boards that describe the Four Evils, namely prostitution, gambling, opium smoking and drinking.

On the third floor, there is a scene of a wake that gives a creepy feeling as there were white lanterns hanging from above and paper dolls at the corner of the room. There are also televisions showing interviews of people such as the son of Eu Tong Sen. We also found out that Chinese Opera is one of the main entertainments of the people as there were no televisions available at that time. Chinese Opera is one of the oldest dramatic art forms in the world. It is a combination of music, art and literature all into one performance on the stage.

On our way down, we saw cubicles of different families like the carpenter, shoemaker and coolie. Each cubicle showcases the lives of different families. On our way out, there is also a retail shop selling a variety of merchandise such as souvenirs and games played during the olden days.

“Admission tickets were worth it as I gained valuable knowledge that I could
not get from textbooks. This is a unique experience and I had enjoyed myself
during this trip to the Chinatown Heritage Centre.” Grace

“After this trip, I could truly understand the lives of the early settlers.
Our ancestors have been living in extreme poverty that some of them do not have
the money to buy even planks to bury the dead. I have learnt to treasure what I
have now.” Huimin

"This trip to Chinatown Heritage Centre was an insightful one, for I witnessed the poor living conditions of different dialect and ethnic groups, in which left me a very deep impression. It was a major eye-opener for me, especially listening to how the people tried to make a living in the past with the traits and skills that many of us don’t have now.” Sindy

Labels: Chinatown, Chinatown Heritage Centre, Chinese

The museum showcases many artefacts such as suitcases and paper umbrellas that were used by the early settlers. There is a lift available in the museum that caters to the needs of the handicap. The museum is air-conditioned and it is dimly lit to give a vintage ambience. Chairs are also available for visitors to take a break if they are tired.

On the first level, there is a Kopi Tiam with an olden day setting which depicts the life of the early settlers. It is a realistic illustration of the olden day coffee shop with menus pasted on the walls.

On the second floor, we could see real artefacts used by the early settlers when they came down to Singapore to escape poverty. There was a gambling den shown with broken bowls and bloodstains everywhere. This depicted the past where gang fights were common. Next to it was the prostitution parlour and information boards that describe the Four Evils, namely prostitution, gambling, opium smoking and drinking.

On the third floor, there is a scene of a wake that gives a creepy feeling as there were white lanterns hanging from above and paper dolls at the corner of the room. There are also televisions showing interviews of people such as the son of Eu Tong Sen. We also found out that Chinese Opera is one of the main entertainments of the people as there were no televisions available at that time. Chinese Opera is one of the oldest dramatic art forms in the world. It is a combination of music, art and literature all into one performance on the stage.

On our way down, we saw cubicles of different families like the carpenter, shoemaker and coolie. Each cubicle showcases the lives of different families. On our way out, there is also a retail shop selling a variety of merchandise such as souvenirs and games played during the olden days.

“Admission tickets were worth it as I gained valuable knowledge that I could
not get from textbooks. This is a unique experience and I had enjoyed myself
during this trip to the Chinatown Heritage Centre.” Grace

“After this trip, I could truly understand the lives of the early settlers.
Our ancestors have been living in extreme poverty that some of them do not have
the money to buy even planks to bury the dead. I have learnt to treasure what I
have now.” Huimin

"This trip to Chinatown Heritage Centre was an insightful one, for I witnessed the poor living conditions of different dialect and ethnic groups, in which left me a very deep impression. It was a major eye-opener for me, especially listening to how the people tried to make a living in the past with the traits and skills that many of us don’t have now.” Sindy

Labels: Chinatown, Chinatown Heritage Centre, Chinese