Speciality Museums

What people are saying

Nov 2021

Stumbled upon this little 'museum' while walking in Far East Square. Part of the Amoy Hotel, it records the arrival of the early Chinese immigrants at Telok Ayer in the little miniature which shows the coolies, their work and living quarters. It's actually part of an old temple but some artefacts illustrate the courtyard, well, costumes and utensils of that time. Names of significant people in the community, their efforts and donations are also etched on the walls. It's free, visitors are welcome and the young lady customer service officer was most gracious and helpful. A nice little unexpected find in the quietness of Covid times when the streets and stalls aren't well-patronized or fully functioning.

“I wouldn't call it a museum...”

Aug 2019

Its more like the lobby of the Amoy Hotel. If you look at the pictures on this site...that's all there is. One room with a couple of exhibits. Less than five minutes and we'd seen it all. If your passing by pop in and have a look, but don't go out of your way like we did to visit.

Suggest edits to improve what we show.

Improve this listing

Tours & experiences

Explore different ways to experience this place.

Full view

Top ways to experience Fuk Tak Chi Museum and nearby attractions

The area

Neighbourhood: Central Area/City Area

How to get there

Telok Ayer • 2 min walk
Raffles Place • 7 min walk

Best nearby

Restaurants

6,912 within 5 kms

Nox - Dine In The Dark

2,567

0.2 km$$$$ • European • Fusion • Vegetarian friendly

French Fold

170

0.1 km$$ - $$$ • French • Cafe • European

Meadesmoore

199

84 m$$$$ • Steakhouse

Merci Marcel Club Street

340

0.2 km$$ - $$$ • French • European • Healthy

Josephine - French Cuisine & Wine Bar

739

72 m$$ - $$$ • French • Wine Bar • Vegetarian friendly

Chocoelf

151

0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe • Singaporean

My Awesome Cafe

1,284

0.1 km$$ - $$$ • French • Bar • Cafe

ShuKuu Izakaya & Sake Bar

720

99 m$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Bar • Asian

Kapitan.sg

223

0.4 km$$ - $$$ • European • Pub • Gastropub

Kazbar

358

0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Lebanese • Healthy • Vegetarian friendly

See all

Attractions

822 within 10 kms

Thian Hock Keng Temple Mural

10

26 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Thian Hock Keng Temple

317

26 mReligious Sites

Singapore Musical Box Museum

52

34 mSpeciality Museums

Former Keng Teck Whay Building

9

36 mHistoric Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings

58 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Boon Tat St

77

85 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Contribute

Write a review Upload a photo

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

3.5

27 reviews

Excellent

4

Very good

12

Average

9

Poor

1

Terrible

1

Bluesphynx

Singapore1,616 contributions

Surprising find in an alley

Nov 2021 • Friends

Stumbled upon this little 'museum' while walking in Far East Square. Part of the Amoy Hotel, it records the arrival of the early Chinese immigrants at Telok Ayer in the little miniature which shows the coolies, their work and living quarters. It's actually part of an old temple but some artefacts illustrate the courtyard, well, costumes and utensils of that time. Names of significant people in the community, their efforts and donations are also etched on the walls. It's free, visitors are welcome and the young lady customer service officer was most gracious and helpful.
A nice little unexpected find in the quietness of Covid times when the streets and stalls aren't well-patronized or fully functioning.

Written November 12, 2021

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Dingo_6152

Fremantle, Australia3,327 contributions

Interesting side step into history

Apr 2018 • Solo

This was one of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore, built in 1824 by Hakka and Cantonese immigrants, dedicated to the Chinese deity, Tua Pek Kong (God of Wealth), who is worshipped by both Confucianists and Taoists. In the early 1990s the temple fell into disrepair and was handed over to the government. In 1998, the building was restored and converted into a street museum with artifacts on the lives of early Chinese migrants in Singapore. It also forms part of the Amoy Hotel lobby. Open seven days 10am-10pm, free entry.

Written May 19, 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Oldjack

Greater Melbourne, Australia29,074 contributions

Small Museum At The Entrance To The Amoy Hotel

Mar 2019 • Couples

This is a small museum in what was the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore built around 1824. In 1994 it was turned into a museum and it is now the entrance to the Amoy Hotel.It has some interesting exhibits and worth a quick look as you walk Telok Ayer Street.

Written March 20, 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

KGB777

Singapore, Singapore41,325 contributions

Currently closed for renovation

Jan 2015 • Solo

I attempted to visit this small museum in Telok Ayer on a lunch break last week (combining the visit with the nearby Thian Hock Keng Temple at 158 Telok Ayer Street, and the Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple in Philip Street). Whilst it was possible to visit both the temples at lunchtime, unfortunately the Fuk Tak Chi museum is currently closed for renovation. According to the sign posted outside the entrance it is expected to reopen at some stage in the third quarter of 2015. The entire exterior of the shophouse is covered with boarding so it's not possible to see anything at present.

Written January 15, 2015

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Pritpal P

London, UK23 contributions

I wouldn't call it a museum...

Aug 2019

Its more like the lobby of the Amoy Hotel. If you look at the pictures on this site...that's all there is. One room with a couple of exhibits. Less than five minutes and we'd seen it all.
If your passing by pop in and have a look, but don't go out of your way like we did to visit.

Written September 20, 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Min L

20 contributions

Fascinating little museum

May 2018 • Solo

One of Singapore's oldest temples, that was converted into a little museum, free entry for all. Provides an interesting snapshot of how life was like in colonial Singapore in the 1800s-1900s. The building itself is lovely to look at, with beautiful details. Great place to relax with comfortable chairs around.

Written May 13, 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

KGB777

Singapore, Singapore41,325 contributions

Tiny converted temple

Apr 2016 • Friends

This former temple is now a shortcut between Telok Ayer street and Far East Square. There's not too much to see inside but it makes for a much more interesting route than following the main pedestrian walkway.

Written April 25, 2016

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

hweeying

Johor Bahru, Malaysia4,454 contributions

Peaceful

May 2014

We were here by May 2014. This is a very tiny museum. When the time we came no one there even none of security guard. Behind of this museum is Amoy Hotel...special location. This is 100 plus year old building and it's very well maintained. I feel very peaceful when I were here. I love this place so much.

Written May 25, 2014

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

karhonleong

Singapore755 contributions

The oldest temple in Singapore

Nov 2013 • Solo

This Fuk Tak Chi museum, was once a temple built in 1824, the oldest temple in Singapore, and was found next to the sea, before land reclamation in 1879. The moment you enter the museum, you see a huge model of the temple with the side shophouses during the 1800s. The temple has fallen to disrepair and is sold to Govt for restoration work. After restoration, the place becomes a museum. The museum is also the entrance to the Amoy Hotel. The most interesting part of this museum is the building itself, the exhibits are none other then the model of the building which I state earlier, plus a ship model of Chinese carrying goods and people to and fro Singapore and China during the Qing Dynasty. Since this place is free for everyone, there is no harm coming here to see this tiny museum, open daily 10am to 10pm at the Amoy Hotel.

Written November 28, 2013

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Peter Lanky

Wigan, UK847 contributions

Small museum

Feb 2018 • Couples

Originally a temple, or so I believe, the museum is unusually located in the entrance to the Amoy Hotel. Some nice exhibits, particularly showing the row of buildings as it was originally when on the sea front, with little models or workers going about their business in the 19th Century. Close to 3 other temples on Telok Ayer Street.

Written February 28, 2018

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

2

Showing results 1-10 of 17