Fuk Tak Chi Museum

Stumbled upon this place while walking around. You can walk through here to access the hotel and street behind.

You can walk through this museum to reach a wealth of eateries, restaurants and bars.
The building was a temple from the 1820 and have some interesting models on how singapore looked like in the past from the river side.

Part of an hotel, anybody can walk in for free, The Fuk Tak Chi Museum, situated in the heart of Singapore's Chinatown, is a hidden gem that offers a glimpse into the history and cultural heritage of the early Chinese immigrants in Singapore. Housed in a beautifully restored building that was once a temple, Fuk Tak Chi translates to "An Institution to Cultivate Virtue."

The museum presents a small yet instructive collection of artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays that depict the lifestyles, traditions, and challenges faced by the Chinese community during Singapore's formative years. Visitors can explore through a 2 x 1,5 meter model, recreated scenes of old Chinatown, traditional costumes, and learn about the customs and rituals of the early Chinese settlers. Fuk Tak Chi Museum serves as a cultural bridge, connecting the past with the present and celebrating the enduring legacy of the Chinese community in Singapore.

Time spent there : 15 minutes.
Entrance fee : Gratis
Children friendly : Yes

History captured in miniatures . Simply pretty. This museum was once a house and now turned into museum and a hotel. It the miniature tiny village captures a live moment back in the day in 18th century when Singapore was still vibrant place for earning money and doing businesses.

What's a 2m by 1.5m acrylic display that 'turn-on' my imagination, picking out details of the scene of the moments. I have always stressed that Photography is one small part of the bigger story-telling pictures presentation...

How else can we do Street Photography when we can't do stationary subjects? It has always been the storyteller's capability and ability to translate stories to visuals.

This is such a well preserved location and if you are in the CBD area, i would encourage you to walk over and see it. The external facade is well preserved and distinctive from the more modern adjacent buildings. The interiors have been well organized and maintained with some great natural lighting to accentuate the various fittings and pieces on display.

Singapore's oldest temple was dedicated to Tua Pek Kong. it has now been converted into a museum. Besides that it has integrated into part of a boutique hotel. In the Museum, you will be able to browse over 200 artifacts donated by residents in Chinatown, which will give you a glimpse into the way of life of the early immigrants.