Peranakan Museum
Friday, November 20, 2009 at11:01 PM
Photo credits: http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg/themuseum/abtperanakanmuseum.asp
This week we will be introducing the newly-built Peranakan Museum. The Peranakan Museum is a National Heritage Board Museum under the Asian Civilisations Museum.
Centuries ago, many wealth-seekers came to the South East Asian region in search of wealth. Some returned to their homelands, while many remained behind and married local women. The Malay term ‘peranakan’ simply means ‘locally born’ also refers to other communities that developed in the Southeast Asian region like the Chitty Melaka and Jawi Peranakans. During the 14th century, the Peranakan Chinese are descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca and around the coastal areas of Java and Sumatra. In the 19th century, the Peranakan Chinese migrated to the ports of Penang and Singapore in search or further wealth and resources. Today, there is only a small number of Peranakans living in Singapore. The descendants of the Peranakan blood are decreasing in number because the third generation are heavily influenced by the Western culture.
The Peranakan Museum gives the visitors a wonderful experience of the culture of Peranakan communities. The communities are located in the former Straits Settlements of Singapore, Malacca and Penang and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is a boutique museum filled with delicate and most extensive collection of Peranakan artefacts in the world. Important rituals, practices, the material culture and how the culture is viewed today of tare featured on the three storeys of the museum.
Visitors will enjoy an educational experience, with intricate sculpted artefacts exhibited in ten galleries, children's interactives and special merchandising in two shops. We feel that all of the exhibits are very capable of painting a clear picture to the tourists on the history and culture of the Peranakans. The various exhibits will be able to exude a ‘Peranakan’ atmosphere while the tourists walk through the Museum, making their trip both educational and real at the same time.
Besides the extensive collection the Peranakan Museum holds, there are also frequent exhibitions held in the museum. It showcases the world’s finest Peranakan collection which offers visitors a glimpse of Peranakan life. One upcoming example is the “Baba Bling: The Peranakans and Their Jewellery”. It is an exhibition showcasing eye catching jewellery from Peranakan families and private collectors. Tourists can have the rare chance to experience the Peranakans lifestyle, culture and also what they hold precious. It will give them an insight and also knowledge of the Peranakans. Vistors who are interested in this extensive culture can thus take a trip to this comprehensive group of people. According to our experience, we feel that the Baba Bling exhibits were indeed very astonishing. The designs of the jewellery were intricate and unique. In addition, due to their antiquity and many years of history, they are able to give tourists a “sentimental feel”. We are sure that the jewelleries will serve as an eye opener and enrich their experience in the museum, fulfilling their self-actualization needs.
Opening Hours:
Monday: 1pm to 7pm
Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am – 7pm (to 9 pm on Fridays)
Admission Charges:
This week we will be introducing the newly-built Peranakan Museum. The Peranakan Museum is a National Heritage Board Museum under the Asian Civilisations Museum.
Centuries ago, many wealth-seekers came to the South East Asian region in search of wealth. Some returned to their homelands, while many remained behind and married local women. The Malay term ‘peranakan’ simply means ‘locally born’ also refers to other communities that developed in the Southeast Asian region like the Chitty Melaka and Jawi Peranakans. During the 14th century, the Peranakan Chinese are descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca and around the coastal areas of Java and Sumatra. In the 19th century, the Peranakan Chinese migrated to the ports of Penang and Singapore in search or further wealth and resources. Today, there is only a small number of Peranakans living in Singapore. The descendants of the Peranakan blood are decreasing in number because the third generation are heavily influenced by the Western culture.
The Peranakan Museum gives the visitors a wonderful experience of the culture of Peranakan communities. The communities are located in the former Straits Settlements of Singapore, Malacca and Penang and other parts of Southeast Asia. It is a boutique museum filled with delicate and most extensive collection of Peranakan artefacts in the world. Important rituals, practices, the material culture and how the culture is viewed today of tare featured on the three storeys of the museum.
Visitors will enjoy an educational experience, with intricate sculpted artefacts exhibited in ten galleries, children's interactives and special merchandising in two shops. We feel that all of the exhibits are very capable of painting a clear picture to the tourists on the history and culture of the Peranakans. The various exhibits will be able to exude a ‘Peranakan’ atmosphere while the tourists walk through the Museum, making their trip both educational and real at the same time.
Besides the extensive collection the Peranakan Museum holds, there are also frequent exhibitions held in the museum. It showcases the world’s finest Peranakan collection which offers visitors a glimpse of Peranakan life. One upcoming example is the “Baba Bling: The Peranakans and Their Jewellery”. It is an exhibition showcasing eye catching jewellery from Peranakan families and private collectors. Tourists can have the rare chance to experience the Peranakans lifestyle, culture and also what they hold precious. It will give them an insight and also knowledge of the Peranakans. Vistors who are interested in this extensive culture can thus take a trip to this comprehensive group of people. According to our experience, we feel that the Baba Bling exhibits were indeed very astonishing. The designs of the jewellery were intricate and unique. In addition, due to their antiquity and many years of history, they are able to give tourists a “sentimental feel”. We are sure that the jewelleries will serve as an eye opener and enrich their experience in the museum, fulfilling their self-actualization needs.
Opening Hours:
Monday: 1pm to 7pm
Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am – 7pm (to 9 pm on Fridays)
Admission Charges:
| Adult | Concession# | |
| Individual | $6 | $3 |
| Group of 20 pax and more | $5 | |
| Family* | $20 | |
| Asian Civilisations Museum & Peranakan Museum Joint-ticket** | $11 | $5.50 |
| Friday Night (7pm - 9pm) | $3 | $1.50 |
Official source: http://www.peranakanmuseum.sg/
DISCLAIMER: This blog is for a school project and the information provided is correct at time of blogging.
DISCLAIMER: This blog is for a school project and the information provided is correct at time of blogging.
