Hands-on displays, performances & seminars in a modern venue showcasing Chinese Singaporean culture.
At a glance
#76 of 90 Tourist attractions in SingaporeLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★61%
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4 ★27%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★2%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre?
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 1,733 reviews.
- How does Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre rank in Singapore?
- Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is #76 of 90 Tourist attractions in Singapore by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre located?
- 1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906 — 1.7 km from the center of Singapore.
- How can I contact Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre?
- Phone: +65 6812 7222 · Website: singaporeccc.org.sg
One of the more interactive but undervisited exhibitions available today. It's definitely worth a visit.
Very well done exhibition. It's free entry, air conditioned on the second level, and worth the visit if you haven't been. We spent about 30-45min here. It's all very kid / family friendly. The greeters will help you through registration at the start of the show and you're left to explore the exhibit. It's very interactive, with interesting facts, games, and more. I'm visiting Singapore from Canada and had a good time learning.
A free and interesting place to visit to have a good understanding of the various Singapore Chinese culture and traditions. Uniquely Singapore. Must visit for all who are interested in the culture and traditions of Singapore Chinese.
What's not to like about free exhibitions! It is also educational and refreshing for Chinese and non-Chinese alike!
The permanent exhibition on Chinese Singaporean culture has about 12 rooms of 15 minutes. You can spend around 2 hours slowly reading and playing with their set ups!
I really like that they adapted the interactive wrist tags and buttons similar to National Gallery of Singapore. They ask you questions like if you were also caned when young, or if you prefer breadtalk or old chang kee. They also show the amount of people who also chose the same answer. At the end, you can print out your unique ticket that shows your choices :) Seems a little data collection for me but it's still fun to do!
Some rooms talk about local cuisines and food, its history, and has realistic wax designs of it! They really go in depth into laksa and kaya toast, linking it to other cultures and races in Singapore to have the unique hawker center culture we have today.
Other rooms talk about chinese traditions like Qin Ming, and history of Chinese immigrants moving into Singapore. Some rooms are quite nostalgic as they have childhood memoirs that you can touch and move, like casette players and chou chous!
It's really informative but not too overwhelming!
They also have their 100 years of Singapore Art exhibition. You can easily spend more than an hour here appreciating the ACTUALLY good art! There are beautiful oil paintings of old Clarke Quay, people, and of course the Chinese favourite of roosters and herons.
The oil canvases really invoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder as you appreciate each stroke that forms up the Singapore River. Definitely come take a look!
Finally, we went up to the rooftop. It is currently rabbit-themed according to the 12 zodiacs. They have a fake mahjong table, fake hotpot, some swings and pretty wall murals! Would love to see how they will switch it up for the year of the Dragon next :)
The permanent exhibition on Chinese Singaporean culture has about 12 rooms of 15 minutes. You can spend around 2 hours slowly reading and playing with their set ups!
I really like that they adapted the interactive wrist tags and buttons similar to National Gallery of Singapore. They ask you questions like if you were also caned when young, or if you prefer breadtalk or old chang kee. They also show the amount of people who also chose the same answer. At the end, you can print out your unique ticket that shows your choices :) Seems a little data collection for me but it's still fun to do!
Some rooms talk about local cuisines and food, its history, and has realistic wax designs of it! They really go in depth into laksa and kaya toast, linking it to other cultures and races in Singapore to have the unique hawker center culture we have today.
Other rooms talk about chinese traditions like Qin Ming, and history of Chinese immigrants moving into Singapore. Some rooms are quite nostalgic as they have childhood memoirs that you can touch and move, like casette players and chou chous!
It's really informative but not too overwhelming!
They also have their 100 years of Singapore Art exhibition. You can easily spend more than an hour here appreciating the ACTUALLY good art! There are beautiful oil paintings of old Clarke Quay, people, and of course the Chinese favourite of roosters and herons.
The oil canvases really invoke a sense of nostalgia and wonder as you appreciate each stroke that forms up the Singapore River. Definitely come take a look!
Finally, we went up to the rooftop. It is currently rabbit-themed according to the 12 zodiacs. They have a fake mahjong table, fake hotpot, some swings and pretty wall murals! Would love to see how they will switch it up for the year of the Dragon next :)
Free for entry, got temporary exhibitions on level 7 and Root top garden. Level 2 is the most fun part of the whole centre as it got an interactive bracket for checking your understanding of Chinese culture. I will say I did learn a lot of new insights from this place but I was expecting more stuff as I feel this place is huge but empty. Recommend visiting from you are interested in Singapore Chinese culture no matter which ethnic group you identify as.
Everyone who wants to know more about the evolution of Chinese people over the generations in Singapore should pay a visit. The exhibits are interactive and it caters to both English and Chinese speaking (reading) crowds. I brought my family (includes a 70+ year old and a 4 year old) and they all enjoyed the time spent here. The curation of the exhibits are great. Kudos to the SCCC team. And it’s free! Strongly recommended.
Been here for the 100 years of Singapore art exhibition. Good exhibition hall with friendly staff. Do check out the permanent exhibition on local chinese culture on their second level! Also, do not miss the rooftop garden. Managed to catch the planes rehearsal for National Day parade on my visit.
Totally wowed by a first visit to this place. Singapo 人 exhibit has something for everyone and very enjoyable and interactive. Segment on food appeals to everyone. Fantastic roof top with great views of city port. Ground floor atrium exhibit of various dialect groups was informative. Overall, very well done.
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