Authentic shophouse recreations – Roam through lifelike interiors—from tailor workshops and apprentice quarters to crowded living cubicles and shared courtyards—faithfully reconstructed to reflect 1950s Chinatown.
Immersive storytelling – Each gallery envelops visitors in the era through ambient soundscapes, narrated audio, and even brief sensory effects like traditional scents, enriching the emotional atmosphere.
Gallery themes across three levels – Explore “Shophouse Living” (Level 1), “Arrival & Settling In” (Level 2), and “Migrant Life & Heritage Brands” (Level 3), tracing migrants’ journeys, challenges, cultural cohesion, and legacies.
Flexible and Independent Experience – Perfect for travelers who prefer freedom over group tours.
It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.
Journey into the everyday lives of early Chinese immigrants at the Chinatown Heritage Centre, nestled within three meticulously restored shophouses on Pagoda Street. The museum offers immersive, transporter-style gallery zones that reveal how generations before lived—from cramped cubicle dwellings and buzzing tailor shops, to the trials of settlement and ethnic solidarity. Through audiovisual storytelling and sensory elements—including sounds and scents—it brings history to life with authenticity and empathy. The supplier will promptly send you an email with your entry ticket as soon as your reservation is confirmed. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
The supplier, Cosmic Tickets & Audios, Your Ticket will be emailed to you 24 hours before your reservation date. Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays. Display the Ticket voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the entry. Please note that skipping the security line is not possible. All visitors must go through security screening, which may involve waiting in line at the entrance.