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Malay Heritage Centre

Istana Kampong Gelam

Welcome to the Malay Heritage Centre! After extensive revamp and restoration, we can't wait to reopen our doors on 25 April 2026 with fresh perspectives on Malay heritage and culture.

Explore our Permanent Galleries
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Visitor Information

Discover opening times, admission details, and visitor services to help you plan your museum visit.

Permanent Galleries Opening Hours

Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am to 6pm (Last admission at 5.30pm)
Closed on Mondays

Compound Opening Hours

Tuesdays to Sundays, 8am to 9pm
Closed on Mondays

Address

85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501

Telephone
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Admission Fees

Find our current admission rates and discount options below.

Singaporeans & Permanent Residents

Free admission for all Singaporeans & Permanent Residents (PRs)

Foreign Residents & Tourists

Adults

$10.00

*Seniors
(60 years & above)

*Students
(Free admission for children under 6 years)

Persons with disabilities
(PWD)

$8.00

1st Caretaker of PWD

Free admission

*Valid identification must be presented upon request to qualify for discounted rates.

Not for sale or exchange. All tickets purchased are non-refundable. Entry is subject to the museum’s prevailing venue rules and regulations. Read up on our Terms & Conditions of Entry.

Promotion

20% discount for group of 5 pax & above

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Plan Your Visit

Join our passionate docents for a free 60-min guided tour of our permanent galleries. Check with our visitor services counter for more details!

Tuesdays to Fridays

11am - 12pm

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays (starting on 20 June 2026)

11am – 12pm
2 - 3pm

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month (starting on 20 June 2026)

3 - 4pm

About Us

Malay Heritage Centre

Officially opened by then-Prime Ministry Lee Hsien Loong in June 2005, the Malay Heritage Centre is dedicated to presenting the history, culture, and contributions of the Singapore Malay community.

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Discover Kampong Gelam, Singapore's oldest urban quarter and historic heart of Malay culture, where centuries of trade, tradition, and culinary heritage come alive just steps from Bugis MRT.

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To establish a sustainable destination of historical and cultural significance for visitors and the community.

Vision

To develop MHC, a heritage institution managed by NHB, into a leading heritage institution and a focal point for the community.

Mission