VISITOR INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS
DAILY: 10am - 7pm
FRIDAYS: 10am - 9pm
Admission to all galleries ends 30 mins before closing time.
TICKET INFORMATION
Visitors are recommended to pre-purchase their admission tickets online.
All tickets purchased are non-refundable. Not for sale or exchange.
Entry is subject to the museum’s prevailing venue rules and regulations.
| Singaporeans / Permanent Residents* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Galleries Only | Free | ||
| All-Access
Permanent Galleries + Special Exhibition |
Adults | $6.00 | |
| Concession^ | Free | ||
| Children 6 years and below | Free | ||
*To present Pink or Blue NRIC for verification purposes.
| Foreign Residents /Tourists | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Access
Permanent Galleries + Special Exhibition |
Adults | $18.00 | |
| Concession^ | $12.00 | ||
| Children 6 years and below | Free | ||
^Concession ticket prices apply to the following:
- Senior Citizens (60 years old and above with valid ID)
- Students (with valid student pass)
- Persons with disabilities (PWD) and 1 caregiver
Valid proof of identity (eg. passport, school pass) must be presented at the Visitor Services counter to enjoy concession admission.
GETTING HERE
Peranakan Museum is a 10-minute walk from City Hall or Bras Basah or Bencoolen MRT stations.
Drop-off or Pick-up: Accessible via Loke Yew Street and Coleman Street.
Parking: Although there are publicly accessible car parks in the vicinity of the Peranakan Museum, there are alternative parking spaces nearby, such as NTUC Income Centre, Funan, Excelsior, and Peninsula Plaza.
Nearest bus stops:
- Capitol Bldg (04111) - Bus 7, 14, 14e, 16, 16M, 36, 77, 106, 111, 131, 162, 162M, 167, 175, 652, 656, 660, 663, 665, 850E, 857, 951E
- SMU (04121) - Bus 7, 14, 14e, 16, 16M, 36, 77, 106, 111, 124, 131, 147, 162, 162M, 166, 167, 174, 174e, 175, 190, 652, 656, 660, 663, 665, 850E, 857, 951E
- Armenian Ch (04142) - Bus 2, 12, 12e, 32, 33, 51, 61, 63, 80, 197, 640E
- Stamford Ct (04143) - Bus 124, 147, 166, 174, 174e, 190, 640
- Aft CHIJMES (04159) - Bus 2, 12, 12e, 33, 147, 190
- City Hall Stn Exit B (04167) - Bus 61, 124, 145, 166, 174, 174e, 197
- Aft City Hall Stn Exit B (04168) - Bus 32, 51, 63, 80, 195, 851, 851e, 961, 961M
ACCESSIBILITY & FACILITIES
Making the museum accessible to all visitors.
Drop Off & Parking
Drop-off point: Accessible via Loke Yew Street and Coleman Street.
Parking: Although there are publicly accessible car parks in the vicinity of the Peranakan Museum, there are alternative parking spaces nearby, such as NTUC Income Centre, Funan, Excelsior, and Peninsula Plaza.
Lockers and Charging Stations
Lockers and mobile charging stations are located on Level 1, behind the Visitor Services counter.
Seats
Benches are available throughout the museum on all levels. Portable, foldable stools are free to borrow at the Visitor Services counter.
Service Animals
Service animals, including guide dogs and hearing dogs, are welcome in the museum. Visitors with service animals are encouraged to call the Visitor Services at +65 6332 7798 or email nhb_pm_VS@nhb.gov.sg at least two working days in advance.
Wheelchairs and Strollers
All galleries can be accessed by wheelchairs and standard-size strollers.
A manual wheelchair is available for loan at our Visitor Services Counter on a first-come, first-served basis. For safety, only Personal Mobility Aids that do not exceed 120 cm in length, 70 cm in width, 150 cm in height, 300 kg laden weight, and a maximum speed of 6 km/h may be used in our galleries. Please store any loose or bulky items in the lockers at the museum lobby.
Entrance with Ramps
Ramp access is available next to the front entrance, which will lead you to the Visitor Services counter at the Museum Lobby.
Lifts & Stairlift
All galleries can be accessed by lift. To go to galleries at level 1, 2 and 3, take the visitor lift behind the lobby.
Accessible Washroom
There are 2 wheelchair-friendly washrooms in the museum.
⦁ On Level 1, behind the lobby
⦁ On Level 3, near the lift
A family friendly washroom with baby changing station and hot water dispenser is available at level 3.
Social Story
We welcome visitors of all abilities, including families with children and adults on the autism spectrum. To prepare for your visit, download the Social Story about what to expect while visiting the museum.
Magnifying Glasses
Magnifying glasses are available to borrow at the Front Desk.
For tour groups requiring more than 5 magnifying glasses, please call the Visitor Services at +65 6332 7591 or email nhb_pm_VS@nhb.gov.sg at least three working days in advance.
(Note: Magnifying glasses should be used with great care so as not to damage any artworks or showcases in the museum. They are of little use in the museum because showcases prevent visitors from getting close enough for the magnification range.)
Access Resources and Programmes
We welcome visitors of all ages and abilities to visit and enjoy the Peranakan Museum. Visit our Access and Community Visits page for programmes and resources available at the museum, or drop us an email at nhb_tpm_edu@nhb.gov.sg to find out more.
GROUP VISIT
Visiting us as a group? Be it families, access groups, or schools, here is some helpful information and relevant resources to enrich your visit.
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