The Little Hours

Chinatown Heritage Centre

Recreated shophouse cubicles showing how families of ten lived in one room. Sobering, and the thing that makes the rest of Chinatown legible.

Opening hoursDaily 10am–8pm
WherePagoda Street · Chinatown MRT · Central
Ages7–12
Cost$
Google rating 4.6 4,435 reviews
AccessStep-free entrance
ShelterIndoors — fine in the rain
Last checked2026-08
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Hours last checked 2026-08. Singapore venues change them often and many close on public holidays — confirm before travelling. Spotted something out of date? There is a report link on this listing in the app.

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