Fuk Tak Chi Museum
Fuk Tak Chi Museum
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Bluesphynx
Singapore1,361 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Stumbled upon this little 'museum' while walking in Far East Square. Part of the Amoy Hotel, it records the arrival of the early Chinese immigrants at Telok Ayer in the little miniature which shows the coolies, their work and living quarters. It's actually part of an old temple but some artefacts illustrate the courtyard, well, costumes and utensils of that time. Names of significant people in the community, their efforts and donations are also etched on the walls. It's free, visitors are welcome and the young lady customer service officer was most gracious and helpful.
A nice little unexpected find in the quietness of Covid times when the streets and stalls aren't well-patronized or fully functioning.
Written 12 November 2021
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Pritpal P
London, UK24 contributions
Aug 2019
Its more like the lobby of the Amoy Hotel. If you look at the pictures on this site...that's all there is. One room with a couple of exhibits. Less than five minutes and we'd seen it all.
If your passing by pop in and have a look, but don't go out of your way like we did to visit.
Written 20 September 2019
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,701 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
This is a small museum in what was the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore built around 1824. In 1994 it was turned into a museum and it is now the entrance to the Amoy Hotel.It has some interesting exhibits and worth a quick look as you walk Telok Ayer Street.
Written 20 March 2019
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Dingo_6152
Fremantle, Australia1,973 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
This was one of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore, built in 1824 by Hakka and Cantonese immigrants, dedicated to the Chinese deity, Tua Pek Kong (God of Wealth), who is worshipped by both Confucianists and Taoists. In the early 1990s the temple fell into disrepair and was handed over to the government. In 1998, the building was restored and converted into a street museum with artifacts on the lives of early Chinese migrants in Singapore. It also forms part of the Amoy Hotel lobby. Open seven days 10am-10pm, free entry.
Written 19 May 2018
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Min L
20 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
One of Singapore's oldest temples, that was converted into a little museum, free entry for all. Provides an interesting snapshot of how life was like in colonial Singapore in the 1800s-1900s. The building itself is lovely to look at, with beautiful details. Great place to relax with comfortable chairs around.
Written 13 May 2018
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Peter Lanky
Wigan, UK875 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Originally a temple, or so I believe, the museum is unusually located in the entrance to the Amoy Hotel. Some nice exhibits, particularly showing the row of buildings as it was originally when on the sea front, with little models or workers going about their business in the 19th Century. Close to 3 other temples on Telok Ayer Street.
Written 28 February 2018
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia35,404 contributions
Apr 2017
not a bad museum/temple but not worth trip out of way to visit. only check out if nearby and have spare time. museum is housed in the oldest chinese temple in singapore
Written 26 January 2018
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hoosainnarker
Cape Town Central, South Africa6,346 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Now the entrance of a boutique hotel, this building house the Fuk Tai Chi temple from around 1820 to 1994. After it's closure, the building was converted into a museum.

A small area with exhibits on the early Chinese Immigrants to Singapore which includes a model of the old temple and a diorama of the area when the bay was still close to the street before much of the land was reclaimed from the sea and it shifted back.
Written 10 June 2017
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Tony T
Sydney, Australia166 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Very small so it's only a very brief visit. So it's only worth the effort if you happen to be nearby.
Written 18 May 2017
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,727 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
This former temple is now a shortcut between Telok Ayer street and Far East Square. There's not too much to see inside but it makes for a much more interesting route than following the main pedestrian walkway.
Written 25 April 2016
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