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Chinatown Heritage Centre (CHC)
Tel: 6325-2878
48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207 Map
Centre in a shophouse in Pagoda Street, depicting the rich cultural history of old Chinatown peopled by coolies & immigrants; a joint project between the Singapore Tourism Board & National Heritage Board; open daily
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Chinese Heritage Centre
Tel: 6790-6176
12 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637721 Map
A museum and heritage centre focusing on Chinese venturing outside China; publications: Journal of Chinese Overseas, Encyclopaedia of Chinese Overseas, A Pictorial History of Nantah, Singapore Chinese Heritage Studies, etc
Museums Heritage
Coastal artillery battery constructed by the British on the western tip of the island of Sentosa in Singapore; one of the twelve coastal batteries which made up 'Fortress Singapore' at the start of World War Two but the only restored one
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National Heritage Board (NHB)
Tel: 6338-0000
140 Hill Street, Singapore 179369 Map
Government body that operates eight heritage institutions, including national museums; conducts museum exhibitions, outreach programmes like travelling, online events educational events, preservation of national monuments etc
Heritage Government Agencies Museums
Boutique museum on Armenian Street, with glimpses of Peranakan life & a collection of artefacts in ten permanent galleries; operates under Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), & is part of National Heritage Board
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Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB)
Tel: 6270-7988
140 Hill Street, Singapore 179369 Map
Statutory board under the Ministry of Information, Communications & the Arts to preserve monuments and related data of historic, archaeological, architectural or artistic interest; also seeks to stimulate public interest in preservation of monuments
Statutory Boards Heritage
Non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to the preservation, transmission and promotion of Singapore's history, heritage and identity; has played an advocacy role in preserving buildings and published several books
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The Arts House
Tel: 6332-6900
1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429 Map
Arts & heritage venue in Singapore’s oldest surviving government building; hosts contemporary visual & performing art & entertainment events in 3000 sqm, & facilitates interaction between artists & the public; managed by Old Parliament House Ltd
Museums Venues Heritage