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Spaces and Stories @ Peranakan Museum

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SPACES & STORIES

Singapore HeritageFest at Peranakan Museum
17–25 May 2024
Various timings
Free admission to most programmes

Uncover the captivating history of the Peranakan Museum building, formerly a school. Explore other well-known heritage buildings and historic sites along Armenian Street and its surroundings. Discover their stories and see how the area has changed over the years.

Enjoy discounted admission to Fukusa: Japanese Gift Covers from the Chris Hall Collection ($5 for Singaporean/ PRs and $12 for Foreign Residents/ Tourist) during programme hours.

Highlight!

Haunted History: Armenian Street - Fort Canning

Friday, 17 and 24 May
Saturday, 25 May
8–10pm
$28/participant (includes admission ticket)
Lobby, Level 1 (Meeting Point)

Specially created for Singapore HeritageFest this year, explore the hidden stories beneath the veneer of modern Singapore, where tales of ghostly encounters have been passed down through generations. Embark on a walking tour starting at the Peranakan Museum, where we will share haunting tales of the area around Armenian Street and Fort Canning Hill.

Drop-In Experiences

Make it! Peranakan Museum Lantern

Friday and Saturday, 24–25 May 2024
5–9PM
Free
Lobby, Level 1

Create and decorate a lantern inspired by the Peranakan Museum’s beautiful façade. Bring it along as you explore the heritage sites around Armenian Street and witness the district’s transformation as the sun sets.

Sunset Screenings: Movies at Armenian Street

Friday and Saturday, 24–25 May 2024
6.30–9pm
Free (Registration required)
Outdoors, Armenian Street Park

Get your picnic basket ready for an evening of screenings, taking place for the first time at Armenian Street Park. Experience Singapore’s vibrant building heritage as you watch short films and movies produced in Singapore.

Friday and Saturday, 24–25 May, 6.30pm
A Wes Anderson-ish Singapore Vol.2
Directed by Kevin Siyuan

Friday, 24 May, 7pm
It’s a Great, Great World (2011), PG
Directed by Kelvin Tong

Saturday, 25 May, 7pm
7 Letters (2015), PG
Directed by Eric Khoo, Boo Junfeng,
Jack Neo, Kelvin Tong, K. Rajagopal,
Tan Pin Pin, Royston Tan