Craft-It! Peranakan Kueh

Sat, 9 Dec
11am–5pm
Lobby, L1
Free, no registration needed

Get hands on and knead your own bowl of miniature clay Peranakan kueh. You will also receive recipes of your favourite kueh to make at home and share with your family and friends.

Suitable for ages 5 and above.

Craft-It! Beaded Peranakan Brooch

Sun, 10 Dec
11am–5pm
Lobby, L1
Free, no registration needed

Bead a Peranakan brooch inspired by the museum’s collection displayed in the Jewellery Gallery on Level 3. Explore various designs and learn how brooches were worn in the past.

Suitable for ages 5 and above.

Baba and Nyonya Photo Corner

Sat and Sun, 9–10 Dec
11am–5pm
Lobby, L1
Free, no registration needed

Embrace the Baba and Nyonya culture for the day! Try on the batik shirts and kebayas on display and capture your best pose at the pop-up photo station.

Let's Sing Along with The Peranakan Voices

Sat and Sun, 9–10 Dec
11.30am
Corridor, L2

Dance and sing along with The Peranakan Voices choir as they bring back nostalgic tunes and beloved Peranakan songs at the museum this weekend. 

Heirlooms with Act 3 International

Sat and Sun, 9–10 Dec
3.30pm
Special Exhibitions Gallery, L2
Free, no registration needed

Join us for a special musical performance with Marian, who will share her experiences of being a modern-day Peranakan girl. Alongside her mother, they will take you on a captivating journey, showcasing the Peranakan way of life and cherished heirlooms from the past. 

Seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Let’s Learn about Peranakan Sulam with Baba Raymond Wong

Sat, 9 Dec
10.30am
Ixora Room, L1
Register here

Join Peranakan heritage practitioner, Raymond Wong from Rumah Kim Choo, as he explains and demonstrates the traditional craft of sulam (embroidery) that can be found on the Peranakan kebaya. Get a chance to browse through his personal collection of vintage kebabs during the session.

Let’s Learn about Peranakan Manek with Nyonya Jackie Sam

Sun, 10 Dec
10.30am
Ixora Room, L1
Register here

Get up close with delicate beadwork made from vintage beads and intricate embroidery masterpieces hand sewn by Jackie Sam. Her creations have been presented to former president Halimah Yacob and were displayed at the Peranakan Museum's special exhibition, Nyonya Needlework, in 2016.

Our Stories: Community-guided Tours

Sat, 9 Dec, 11am and 4.30pm
Sun, 10 Dec, 4.30pm
Lobby, L1 (Meeting Point)
Free ($5 refundable deposit)
Register here

Join a community-led tour of the museum where you will discover personal stories, experiences, and insights into the Peranakan Chinese culture.

Get Cooking: Nasi Ulam and Kerabu Kim Chiam

Sat and Sun, 9–10 Dec
1.30pm
Ixora Room, L1
Register here

Sat, 9 Dec: Nasi Ulam
Sun, 10 Dec: Kerabu Kim Chiam

Join Chef Ambrose from Allspice Institute in this interactive cooking demonstration and dish sampling session featuring Nasi Ulam and Kerabu Kim Chiam.