1 / 2The Gem Museum
📍 Rochor, Central
Free guided tours trace the mine-to-market journey of gems across three floors of minerals, crystals, and a working gemological institute. Hands-on activities include geode cracking, gem mining in sand trays, and gem art creation.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
"Unlike typical museums, this offers a personal guided tour - free! - where you can see, touch, and even examine gems under blue light. A great hands-on experience for kids and adults alike." - Vivian Chen
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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mun siong Leow
7 months ago
“Had a wonderful experience at the Gem Museum in Singapore! The staff were very friendly and explained everything clearly, making the tour both fun and educational. Cracking the geode was definitely a highlight - such a unique and memorable experience. Special thanks to the owner, Mr. Tay, for the kind invitation and warm hospitality. Truly a great visit and highly recommended for anyone interested in gems and minerals.”
Owen Young
10 months ago
“Stopped by The Gem Museum on a whim during my stay in Singapore. Princeton was very knowledgeable and helpful, arranging for a tour when I arrived without a reservation. Who knew UV light brings out fluorescent colors in diamonds!!? Met Mr. Tay, who helped me select some beautiful natural diamonds. Thank you for the blessing, also! Received 💫💫 10/10. would recommend.”
Muhammad fuad Abd halim
8 months ago
“Good place to visit in Singapore! And it is free!! Very informative museum. Tour guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. My visit was so good as the owner came out from his and he shared his geology and gemstones knowledge. Mr. Tay is very experienced and knowledgeable. I would come again and bring my parents for next visit.”
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Overview
The Gem Museum at 9 Perak Road is Singapore's first and most comprehensive private gemology museum, housed in a three-storey heritage shophouse. Trained guides lead hourly tours through gem formation, mining, cutting, and trade, with visitors invited to touch and examine specimens. The ground floor features geode breaking and gem mining in sand trays; Floor 2 holds a functioning gemological institute with professional testing equipment; Floor 3 opens into The King's Bespoke fine jewellery showroom. Entry and guided tours are free; ground-floor activities are pay-on-arrival.
