The Intan

Address:
69 Joo Chiat Terrace,
Singapore 427231

Opening Hours:
Daily from 7am to 10pm.
Please find the tour schedule on http://the-intan.com/book-a-tour

About The Intan

Founded in 2003, The Intan is a Peranakan heritage home-museum borne out of one man’s passion for Peranakan culture. Founder and owner, Alvin Yapp, promotes Peranakan history and culture by sharing his treasure trove and imparting expertise amassed from over 20 years of collection and study.

The proud winner of Singapore Museum Roundtable Awards Best Overall Experience, The Intan (meaning ‘rose-cut diamond’ in Malay) houses an impressive array of precious antiques, traditional attires, rare furnishings and pristine serving pieces. With Alvin personally conducting the tours, he shares an invaluable Peranakan perspective that only an insider and avid collector could impart.

The Peranakan culture is a unique, hybrid, rich and colourful heritage that leaves many fascinated. The Malay term ‘Peranakan’ means ‘locally born’, also known as the “Straits Chinese”, they are descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Malacca, Java and Sumatra, as early as the 14th century.

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The Intan Tea Experience – Adult & Child Bundled Admission

An all-time favourite, our Tea Experience opens up the world of the Peranakans to our visitors who seek to know more about the History and Culture of this unique group. Be up-close and personal with Alvin Yapp, the owner & curator of Singapore’s first Home Museum. Listen to Alvin’s account of the musuem’s collections and learn about traditional and lavish Peranakan Wedding Ceremony, and other cultural practices. Feast your eyes on the colourful and intricate Beadwork & Embroidery handmade by the Nyonyas (Peranakan women)! The visit will end with tea & home-made Nyonya refreshments.

This 1 hour programme is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about the Peranakans, and wants to bag home a museum experience that gives you more than exhibits.

Included : Full Museum Access + Tea Refreshment

The Intan Tea Experience – Child Admission

For children aged below 12 years old

An all-time favourite, our Tea Experience opens up the world of the Peranakans to our visitors who seek to know more about the History and Culture of this unique group. Be up-close and personal with Alvin Yapp, the owner & curator of Singapore’s first Home Museum. Listen to Alvin’s account of the musuem’s collections and learn about traditional and lavish Peranakan Wedding Ceremony, and other cultural practices. Feast your eyes on the colourful and intricate Beadwork & Embroidery handmade by the Nyonyas (Peranakan women)! The visit will end with tea & home-made Nyonya refreshments.