Indian Heritage Centre Tours
Learn about the culture, heritage, and history of the Indian diaspora in Singapore and Southeast Asia at the Indian Heritage Centre. Located within an architecturally unique building in the heart of Little India, the museum and cultural center features permanent and temporary galleries, interactive exhibits, and hundreds of artifacts.
The Basics
The center is divided into five major themes: early interactions between South Asia and Southeast Asia; the origins and movements of Indians from the 19th century onwards; contributions of early Indian pioneers; social and political awakening of Indians; and contributions of Indians to Singapore as a nation. Visitors can join a guided, docent-led tour, or tour the center on their own with the use of an augmented reality–enabled audio guide. Highlights include exquisite gold necklaces used for the ornamentation of deities and a 19th-century Chettinad doorway with 5,000 intricate carvings.
The Indian Heritage Centre can be visited independently or as part of a guided tour of the Little India neighborhood. Combine it with a half-day Singapore sightseeing tour to see other top highlights, such as Gardens by the Bay or Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The center is located in Little India. To get there by public transit, take the MRT to Little India or Rochor, or any number of buses.
When to Get There
The Indian Heritage Centre is open from Tuesday to Sunday, year-round. Guided tours in English are available during the week at 12pm and on the weekends at 2pm. Tours last for about 60 minutes.
Little India Highlights
The Little India neighborhood is a vibrant community, full of attractions. Highlights include the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, the Temple of 1,000 Lights, the Sri Srinivasa Temple, the House of Tan Teng Niah, the Little India Arcade, and Mustafa Centre.
The Basics
The center is divided into five major themes: early interactions between South Asia and Southeast Asia; the origins and movements of Indians from the 19th century onwards; contributions of early Indian pioneers; social and political awakening of Indians; and contributions of Indians to Singapore as a nation. Visitors can join a guided, docent-led tour, or tour the center on their own with the use of an augmented reality–enabled audio guide. Highlights include exquisite gold necklaces used for the ornamentation of deities and a 19th-century Chettinad doorway with 5,000 intricate carvings.
The Indian Heritage Centre can be visited independently or as part of a guided tour of the Little India neighborhood. Combine it with a half-day Singapore sightseeing tour to see other top highlights, such as Gardens by the Bay or Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The center is a must-visit for history buffs and anyone interested in Indian culture.
- Admission is free for Singapore citizens, permanent residents, and children under the age of 6.
- Free guided tours are available in English once a day, and in Mandarin and Tamil once a month.
- Food and drink are not permitted inside the museum.
How to Get There
The center is located in Little India. To get there by public transit, take the MRT to Little India or Rochor, or any number of buses.
When to Get There
The Indian Heritage Centre is open from Tuesday to Sunday, year-round. Guided tours in English are available during the week at 12pm and on the weekends at 2pm. Tours last for about 60 minutes.
Little India Highlights
The Little India neighborhood is a vibrant community, full of attractions. Highlights include the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, the Temple of 1,000 Lights, the Sri Srinivasa Temple, the House of Tan Teng Niah, the Little India Arcade, and Mustafa Centre.
Address: 5 Campbell Ln,, 209924, Singapore
Admission: Varies
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Indian Heritage Centre Admission Ticket
Get organized ahead of your Singapore visit by booking tickets to the Indian Heritage Centre, a museum that celebrates the rich history of this multicultural nation’s Indian community. Trace the experience of Singapore’s Indians for almost 2,000 years through heritage artifacts and multimedia displays in a landmark building in the heart of Little India. English-language guided tours run once a day, with Tamil and Mandarin tours once a month.
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Indian Heritage Centre Admission Ticket
Get organized ahead of your Singapore visit by booking tickets to the Indian Heritage Centre, a museum that celebrates the rich history of this multicultural nation’s Indian community. Trace the experience of Singapore’s Indians for almost 2,000 years through heritage artifacts and multimedia displays in a landmark building in the heart of Little India. English-language guided tours run once a day, with Tamil and Mandarin tours once a month.
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Singapore Private Food and Culture Tour in Chinatown
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Go Singapore All-Inclusive City Pass with 35+ Attractions
Get free entry to over 30 of Singapore's top attractions and tours and save on general admission prices with a Go Singapore All-Inclusive pass. Visit unmissable attractions like the Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore, experience a River Safari, a relaxing Singapore River Cruise, and much more. Your Go Singapore pass also includes a one-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour, and unique local experiences such as a Food Playground cultural cooking class, a historical bicycle guided tour, a zip-line ride in Sentosa Island, and more.
Your Go Singapore pass is fully-digital and can be accessed straight from your mobile device. Simply show your pass at the gate or ticket office to be scanned and you're in!
The Go Singapore All-Inclusive pass includes:
- Savings of up to 40% compared to gate prices
- Access to over 30 attractions and tours
- A Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus tour
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Go Singapore Explorer City Pass: Choose 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 Attractions
Sightsee Singapore your way and choose your favorite 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions from a list of over 30 Singapore experiences. Sail down the river with a sightseeing River Cruise, hop on and off a Big Bus tour of Singapore, enjoy the thrilling rides and shows at Universal Studios Singapore, or visit the famous Gardens by the Bay. Your Go Singapore Explorer pass let's you choose the best of Singapore while saving on admission and is valid for 30 days from first attraction visit. Enjoy the convenience of a digital pass which can be accessed from any mobile device, simply show it at each attraction to be scanned.
Your Go Singapore Explorer pass includes:
- Savings of up to 52% on attraction admission prices
- Entry to 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions of your choice
- 30+ top attractions inc. Universal Studios Singapore, River Safari, and more
- Valid for 30 days from first activation
- Digital pass to display on your phone or print at home
- Digital guidebook to help plan your itinerary
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Singapore's Little India Self-Guided Audio Tour
Welcome to Little India, Singapore. Also known as 'Tekka' by the locals, this is the place to be if you want to eat and dive in a little bit of history.
We can help do just that. This is a GPS enabled professionally-narrated walking tour! You’ll dive into the heart of this community to understand the diversity that defines both Singapore and India.
This self-guided tour allows you to explore Singapore’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value.
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We’ll email or text you your unique password within 30 minutes after you book the tour. All audios play automatically based on location.
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