Malay Heritage Centre

After 4 long years, the Malay Heritage Centre is finally reopening its doors and welcoming visitors on 25th April 2026. You can expect refreshed galleries housing more artefacts and newly commissioned artworks – perfect for stepping back in time and exploring the culture of the Malay community.

We went down for a visit before the centre officially reopens – here’s what you can look forward to:

What is new at the revamped Malay Heritage Centre?

The Malay Heritage Centre showcases the history, culture, and contributions of the Malay community in Singapore. Its permanent 6 galleries have undergone renovations and now include new artefacts and artworks that highlight centuries of trade and cultural exchange across the Malay Archipelago.

To mark the reopening of the centre, there’ll be a 9-day festival, Pesta Pecah Panggung — Transcending Boundaries, which revolves around the theme of Dari Rantau Ke Rumah (From the Region to Home). Featuring exhibitions, workshops, community programmes, and performances, the festival will explore Singapore’s Malay heritage and its connections in relation to the broader Malay world, touching on questions such as “What is heritage?&rdqu...