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Take a closer look at Peranakan culture at The Intan, an award-winning house museum in Singapore that features all things Peranakan. Immerse yourself in the world’s largest collection of Peranakan slippers, hundreds of enamel tiffin carriers, and other treasures from this unique ethnic group.

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Spend a day at the Intan Peranakan Museum, one of the best museums in Singapore, and marvel at the award-winning Intan that combines the beauty of the past with modern living. Step inside the private home museum, where owner Alvin Yapp has put together an astonishingly large collection of valuable Peranakan antiques that he’s amassed over the past 30 years.

Gain a better understanding of the opulent lifestyle of the Peranakans featured in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “The Little Nyonya.” Explore the intimate museum for a peek at the Peranakans’ lavish world of delicate Famille rose porcelain, age-old rosewood furniture, and luxurious Swiss voile clothing, and hundreds of beautiful enamel tiffin carriers. Admire the world’s largest collection of beaded Peranakan slippers.

Before leaving, indulge yourself in an authentic Peranakan High Tea experience accompanied by Peranakan Tea and a plate of traditional kueh (cakes) to appreciate the culinary details of Peranakan women. Experience a museum visit like no other at The Intan in Singapore.