In shortThe Intan has tickets from S$64, at 69 Joo Chiat Terrace. Checked October 2026.
Museums · tickets from The Intan
Duration
1 hour
The take
Alvin Yapp's Peranakan house museum in Joo Chiat, shown on a guided tour over tea and Nyonya kueh, the small Peranakan cakes. It's booked tours only, so reserve first. Afterwards, wander down Koon Seng Road instead of heading to a second museum.
Good to know
Tea Experience, 60 minutes: adult S$64.20, child under 12 S$32.10
Fri 4pm; Sat 10am and 4pm; Sun 4pm
Tour of Alvin Yapp's house with signature tea and Nyonya kueh. Book on +65 6440 1148 or contactus@the-intan.com
Separate from the Peranakan Museum on Armenian Street; Baba House on Neil Road is closed until 2027
Finding it: 69 Joo Chiat Terrace, a short walk from Paya Lebar MRT. Booked tours only
Hours checked October 2026
Before you go
When are the guided tours at The Intan?
The 60-minute guided tour runs on Friday at 4pm, Saturday at 10am and 4pm, and Sunday at 4pm. It includes a light tea refreshment. This is a house museum, so tours are booked ahead, and the museum asks you to email for private visits at other times.
Sources: The IntanChecked November 2026
Can I have a meal at The Intan?
Yes, a private lunch or dinner experience of about 90 minutes is offered, hosted by Alvin Yapp in the house. It features a platter of seven Nyonya mains with steamed rice. Costing and dates are only given by email, so write to the museum first.
Sources: The IntanChecked November 2026
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