1 / 2The Intan
📍 Geylang, Central
A private home museum in Joo Chiat filled with Peranakan antiques, intricate jewellery, and cultural artefacts. Host Alvin leads intimate guided tours with storytelling, traditional tea, and a Peranakan dessert at the close. Visits are strictly by appointment.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers consistently praise Alvin as 'very engaging, had many stories to tell and very hospitable.' One visitor said 'I felt like I've caught a glimpse back into the past through his storytelling' and called the experience 'cool.' Another described it as 'a wonderful experience and an eye-opener' that revealed 'so much more about this culture.'
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Hanna Diyana
11 months ago
“Alvin was lovely in sharing with us the Peranakan culture and willing to share stories to help us understand the culture better. He personalises his tours and answered all of our questions. He has the loveliest house with beautiful Peranakan antique. Would love to come back again!”
Jolyn Fang
10 months ago
“Lovely historical house and items. Fascinating sharing. Beautiful ending. What's not to love? :) Alvin host us and shared everything peranakan. I felt like i've caught a glimpse back into the past through his storytelling. Got to know more about my heritage. Coolx.”
Violet Ng
11 months ago
“Had a good visit to Mr Alvin's home museum. He was very engaging, had many stories to tell and very hospitable. Highly recommended experience to understand more about the Peranakan culture and about Southeast Asia in general. Thank you 😊”
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Overview
The Intan is host Alvin's personal residence in Joo Chiat Terrace, transformed into an award-winning Peranakan haven. Carefully curated pots, intricate jewellery, and cultural artefacts fill each room, while Alvin shares stories that trace Peranakan heritage from its historical roots to modern-day relevance. Tours are personalised - Alvin answers questions throughout - and conclude with traditional Peranakan tea and dessert.
