Indian Heritage Centre

The Indian Heritage Centre in Singapore is a vibrant cultural gem nestled in the heart of Little India. This museum beautifully showcases the rich history and contributions of the Indian community in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Its striking architecture, inspired by traditional Indian design and modern aesthetics, immediately captures attention. Inside, the exhibits are thoughtfully curated, blending historical artifacts, multimedia displays, and interactive installations. Visitors can explore themes ranging from ancient trade routes to the evolution of Indian culture in Singapore. The storytelling is engaging and accessible, making it suitable for all ages. The centre also hosts regular cultural events, workshops, and guided tours that deepen appreciation for Indian traditions, arts, and heritage. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about Singapore’s multicultural tapestry, the Indian Heritage Centre offers a meaningful and enriching visit.

The Indian Heritage Centre offers a thoughtful, well-curated, accessible window into the history and heritage of Singapore’s Indian/South-Asian community. It might not be huge, but it’s rich in content and context — a great choice if you want a meaningful cultural stop without committing a whole day.

Awesome place to learn history of Indian culture and people in Singapore, historical items and stories. Displays and videos are nice. Spent an hour here. Friendly volunteers. Recommended for all ages.

Jam Pack place! Filled with a lot of culture and things to see. Flea market occasionally happens here so definitely come check it out during divali, got free water and a lot of snacks to try out. Quite crowded so be careful when you are here.

Level 4 is a must visit!! It not only tells you origins of hinduism, it also narrates how it spreads towards se asia, like cambodia, thailand and indonesia. There you find some taowesuwan looking figurine, which is actually influences of indian heritage. There are some little traces of islamic showcase, which i was hoping to see more. Level 4 alone occupied almost an hour of my time because i was so intrigued by everything, from the idol figurines to pottery and jewellery and their influences on Se asia. I am still very surprised with such a museum in Singapore, and you basically can explore all floors. Some days there are special guided tours and it somehow is not very crowded yet enriching. It is a must stop for all tourist to visit, and locals too should embark on this interesting tour of discovery!

Often I will visit there on weekends There will event's Most of the time And cab experience such an various indian cultural event's dance and singing this photo's was taken last Sunday , manipuri cultural truope Amazing skills and colors and sound's of indian heritage

Very good initiative to bride our younger generation with our origin and educate our heritage in an excellent manner. They exhibit rare artifacts and take us to different timeline. Also we can feel the early settlements and historical facts in a lively manner.

An excellent place to visit and free for locals! Lots of history and interactive bits to learn about pre colonial Singaporean Indian immigrants

Providing a different perspective then the rest of my trip, this museum, located in the heart of Little India, didn't quite deliver what I had hoped. Admission wasn't out of line, but I felt the exhibits themselves were a bit run down and could use a little TLC. I'd block about an hour and only visit if you're already in the area.

Came inside to refresh myself and to enjoy the Aircon for a while. The place seems ok but nothing piqued my interest...

This cultural centre is hard to miss as it's large, in charge, and unlike any of the surrounding buildings and shophouses! I visited during the afternoon, but it seems like you should stop by during the evening as I've seen photos of it lit up with all these vibrant colours. The museum stays true to its name by focusing on the general history of India, and Indians settling in Singapore. All of the ancient artifacts were from India and surrounding countries; I even saw a few artifacts from Cambodia. I really enjoyed the interactive displays, specifically the one with all the hats! They encouraged you to take selfies and tag @ihcsg on Instagram. :) They also had other photo opportunities and activities, like writing postcards. I liked the 3rd floor permanent gallery more, as they focused on prominent Indian Singaporeans. They had some good quotes and interesting relics from the past 50 years. Don't forget to stop by their small museum shop on the ground floor. Lots of colourful souvenirs, and locally published storybooks for the kids!

This was a very interesting stop. It had the best, most creative introductory video I've ever seen in a museum. The displays are well done and the explanations are good and the area around it is interesting.. If you're in Singapore, do it.