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The Indian Heritage Centre turns eleven this May!
Over the last decade, IHC has welcomed over 1.8 million visitors through our doors, serving as a renowned pillar of the Singaporean Indian community. Our deepest gratitude to all visitors, docents, donors, and museum staff, who continue to support and nurture IHC’s growth!
May also marks the return of the Singapore Heritage Festival!
Join us in a host of ticketed workshops and free experiences that celebrate our unique maritime heritage.
IHC 11 – After Hours Curator’s Tour
Date: 8th & 9th May 2026
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Price: $25/pax
Get your tickets now: Culture Pass | Non-Culture Pass Holders
Join us in special, after-hours curators' tours that mark 11 years of the IHC story!
While some artefacts in the Permanent Galleries mark their 11th year on display, others—introduced as part of the IHC10/SG60 Gallery Rotation—turn one. The tours uncover lesser-known insights, from fascinating stories behind the artefacts to how they are cared for and the curation of their displays. These will be intimate, conversational sessions encouraging engagement with other attendees and artefacts.
Designed for a general audience (both within and beyond the Singapore Indian and South Asian community), the tours will be conducted in English and presented in an accessible, non-academic, and interactive format—offering an exclusive insider’s perspective on IHC’s permanent galleries.
Singapore Heritage Festival @ IHC
River Trade Trail and Stories
Date: 9th May 2026
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Price: $30/pax
Get your tickets now: Culture Pass | Non-Culture Pass Holders
Discover how the sea shaped the story of Little India and Singapore’s rise as a global trading hub. On this guided trail, participants will journey through the lives of early Indian traders, Chettiar moneylenders, Spice Merchants, Textile Dealers, and Cattle Traders who travelled across oceans to Singapore. Through interactive storytelling at each stop, trail-goers will experience how culture, community, and food interlink with the seas. The trail ends with a Fish Head Curry & Banana leaf “River Trade” inspired meal at Gayathri Restaurant.
Cooking with Jalaja Menon — A maritime-inspired experience
Date: 10th May 2026
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Price: $10/pax
Get your tickets now: Culture Pass | Non-Culture Pass Holders
Mrs Jalaja Menon, a culinary enthusiast and expert in Kerala cuisine, is set to take you on a delightful gastronomic journey with her upcoming cooking demonstration. Known for her passion for preserving and promoting traditional recipes, Mrs Menon brings a wealth of culinary expertise and cultural insight to this interactive and informative session.
During the session, she will be preparing a comforting Fish Curry as the main dish, paired with a flavourful Prawn Varai as a side dish, showcasing the rich spices and flavours of Indian cooking.