The Intan is a one-of-a-kind boutique museum with over 5,000 Peranakan artifacts, a unique culture that came to be in the 15th century in Southeast Asia. In a relatively young Singapore, which became an independent sovereign country in 1965, this is quite a rare treat. The Intan is also nestled in the charming precinct of Joo Chiat which has been designated as Singapore’s first Heritage Town by the government. The Intan’s curator and owner, Alvin Yapp, lives in the museum. All the artifacts and antiques, including the exquisite material culture of…
