The Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) provides wonderful cultural exposure and learning opportunities for visitors of all ages and interests
Situated amidst the Istana Kampong Gelam, Gedung Kuning and the surrounding Kampong Gelam precinct, the Centre acts as a vital heritage institution for the Malay community in Singapore. Through its exhibits, programmes and activities, the Centre hopes to honour the past while providing a means for present-day expression.
The Malay Heritage Centre is presently under the management of the National Heritage Board in partnership with the Malay Heritage Foundation.
Free Guided Tours
- English
Tuesday - Friday: 11.00am
Saturday: 2.00pm
- Mandarin
Third Saturday of every month: 1.00pm
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00.
Contacts
+65 6391 0450
NHB_MHC@nhb.gov.sg
Links
Address
Singapore85 Sultan Gate Istana Kampong Gelam Kampong Glam, Central S198501
How to get there?
By MRT:
Alight at Bugis (EW12) station. MHC is about 10 minutes walk from the train station.
By Bus:
- From North Bridge Road: Bus service no. 7, 32, 51, 63, 80, 145 & 197.
- From Victoria Street: Bus service no. 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 63, 80, 130, 133, 145, & 197.
- From Beach Road: Bus service no. 10, 14, 16, 70, 100, 107, 196 & 401.
Carpark Facilities:
If you are driving, you can park your vehicles at the public carparks along Aliwal Street, Kandahar Street and Pahang Street or at the multi-storey carparks at Textile Centre and Sultan Plaza. Parking charges are applicable.