Stop 1: Sketch and paint at a local cafe in Funan Mall (right beside Cityhall MRT) near the Peranakan Museum. Travellers may choose to try the local kaya toast, a Singapore delicacy. The artist will explain simple sketching and watercolour techniques. She will also guide you to complete a watercolour painting of your own. Some local history will be shared.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop 2: 10 minutes walk to Peranakan Muesum. Along the way, the artist will point out several historical details such as the oldest colonial post office in Singapore.
Stop 3: Visit the Peranakan Museum. The museum specialises in the country's Peranakan culture. It houses the world’s finest Peranakan artefacts—such as jewellery, furniture and textiles—in ten permanent galleries over three floors. Here, visitors can witness the history and heritage of the ethnic Peranakans. The artist will highlight several interesting artefacts, and visitors are encouraged to explore the rest of the museum independently. Ticket admits for the whole day.
Please stay at the control station of Cityhall MRT. Cityhall MRT is on the red line, right in the middle. Our guide will be looking for you. Look out for a guide with a blue hat.
Please stay at the control station of Cityhall MRT. Cityhall MRT is on the red line, right in the middle. Our guide will be looking for you. Look out for a guide with a blue hat.
