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The Intan Tea Experience
An all-time favourite, our Tea Experience opens up the world of the Peranakans to our visitors who seek to know more about the History and Culture of this unique group. Be up-close and personal with Alvin Yapp, the owner & curator of Singapore’s first Home Museum. Listen to Alvin’s account of the musuem’s collections and learn about traditional and lavish Peranakan Wedding Ceremony, and other cultural practices. Feast your eyes on the colourful and intricate Beadwork & Embroidery handmade by the Nyonyas (Peranakan women)!
The visit will end with The Intan Signature Tea & a variety of Nyonya Kuehs.
This programme is highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about the Peranakans, and wants to bag home a museum experience that gives you more than exhibits.
Included : A Guided Tour of the Museum + Light Tea Refreshment
Available : *Fri 4pm, Sat 10am and 4pm; Sun 4pm
Duration : 60 mins
Adult $64.20, Child <12 y/o $32.10
*Do email us at contactus@the-intan.com for private visits
The Intan Home Dining Experience (Lunch/Dinner)
(Email Contactus@the-intan.com for costing and dates availability)
Step into The Intan and be enthralled by its breath-taking display of Peranakan material culture, be mesmerized by Alvin Yapp’s narration about the Peranakans, be charmed by the elusive Intan. You will enjoy an authentic Peranakan meal hosted by Alvin. You can look forward to a platter of Seven Quintessential Nyonya Mains served with Steaming White Rice presented with the signature hints of indigo blue of the Bunga Telang (Butterfly Blue Pea).
“The Intan would not have been a place that I would have actively sought out in a tourism experience, happily however the organisation hosting my visit saw fit to have dinner with Alvin, his parents and his amazing collection. Alvin invites you into his home, his life, his culture. A traditional dinner with amazing desserts, I tried a little of everything and was not disappointed. An experience that I will not ever forget and will suggest to any who plan on visiting Singapore as one of those must do experience.”
“It has opened my eyes to more that the usual tourist trails and maybe now I will be more adventurous and seek out this type of experience in the future. Do yourself a favour, don’t miss this… Thank you Alvin, many many thanks for the experience.”
“The museum garnered the ‘Best Overall Experience’ award during the Museum Roundtable Awards. MICE groups should consider visiting The Intan because Alvin is one of the most engaging persons to talk about Peranakan legacy, besides the fact that he organises enjoyable traditional Peranakan cooking sessions and intimate dinner.”
The Intan Interactive Family Experience (Exclusively available during School Holidays)
For the first time ever, The Intan brings you an experience specially curated for the family! Listen to the owner of The Intan share stories about the Peranakans & their lifestyle in Singpore’s 1st Home Museum dedicated to this unique Culture. Parents get to enjoy Tea like the Peranakans while children dress-up like the Peranakans !
And there’s more! Get into the action by transforming a tile into a Peranakan Tile that you get to bring home for keeps. You won’t stop talking about this awesome experience for a while, we are sure ! This is a specially curated program for the June School Holidays. Don’t miss it !
The experience will end with The Intan Signature Tea & a variety of Nyonya Kuehs.
This wonderful experience is highly recommended for families & friends looking for a memorable bonding time.
Included : A Guided Tour of the Museum for Adults, Tile Painting & Dress-up for Children & Light Tea Refreshment for all
Available : Only during school holidays, Tue & Thu, 4pm
Duration : 60 mins
Adult $60, Child <12 y/o $50
The Amazing Intan Peranakan Virtual Experience
This is MORE than a boring museum visit! Learn about the Peranakan opulent lifestyle as seen in Crazy Rich Asians. From delicate famille rose porcelain to age old rosewood furniture, from pastel coloured swiss voile blouses to colourful French beaded slippers, be transported into the fantasy world of the Peranakans where East meets West!
Complete your virtual experience with a visual sampling of traditional Peranakan Nyonya desserts or kueh, and appreciate the attention to culinary details by the Nyonyas (Peranakan women).
Make friends from all over the world—without ever leaving your own house! This Experience is not only for someone alone at home, but also great for team-building to reconnect with your colleagues while working from home, for birthday parties, bachelorettes parties, and even to connect with your family and friends, and it doesn’t matter if you are in different homes or countries!
Be prepared for an AMAZING 45mins that will make you laugh and cry, be inspired and yet be confused!
Online Experiences are hosted on the Zoom video conferencing platform. After booking, you’ll receive an email with a link to the experience that you’ll join using a web browser or the Zoom app.
Included : A Virtual Tour of the Museum
Available : Sun, 2.30pm
Duration : 60 mins
Per Screen $30 (Maximum 4 persons per screen)
The Intan Connoisseur Experience
Only in Singapore, the Intan Connoisseur Experience is tailored to engage, intrigue and provide an intimate and exclusive Peranakan experience for groups at The Intan. Enjoy sound bath in the award-winning living home museum, learn Peranakan beading and support a women’s project, meet a culinary recipient of the prestigious intangible Cultural Heritage Award, and admire a private Peranakan jewellery collection from a 3rd generation jeweller.
For more information, do reach out to us at contactus@the-intan.com
Thank you for your interest to visit The Intan.
We are pleased to offer the following guided options:
1. The Intan Tea Experience (60 mins)
2. The Intan Private Lunch/Dinner Experience (90 mins)
3. An Intan Evening of Peranakan Magic (90 mins)
4. An Intan Evening of Peranakan Magic with Private Dinner (120 mins)
5. The Intan Interactive Family Experience (Exclusively available during School Holidays – 60 mins)
6. The Amazing Intan Peranakan Virtual Experience (60 mins)
7. The Intan Connoisseur Experience
Looking for more ? The Intan also offers customised visits for private groups. This includes VIP visits, photo-shoots for weddings, lunch or dinner for special occasions.
Please email us contactus@the-intan.com for more details.
Note to all Visitors :
All visit conditions will be subject to prevailing Covid-19 Safe Management Measures issued by the authorities.
Where it is indicated that food and beverage will be served, do note that these will be served within Covid-19 guidelines.
Photography is most welcome on the lower level of the house.
Visitors with walking aid may be requested to enjoy the exhibits on the lower level as we bring down pieces from the 2nd gallery for your comfort.
Cancellation/postponement may incur a fee.
We look forward to welcoming you at The Intan soon.