Celebrate Indian Heritage Centre 10th Anniversary This Weekend

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 10 & 11 May 2025
Admission: Free

Get ready for a weekend filled with vibrant culture, engaging stories, and family-friendly fun as the Indian Heritage Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary! On 10 and 11 May 2025, you’re invited to join the exciting IHC10 Open House — a special event that’s part of the Singapore HeritageFest 2025.

Look forward to other fun activities that are perfect for spending the weekend with your family! 

Fun Activities at the IHC10 Open House 

Indian Heritage Centre is inviting you to celebrate its 10th anniversary at its IHC10 open house. Held in conjunction with NHB’s Singapore HeritageFest 2025, the Open House will also debut an all-new Soapbox Gallery Tour, where passionate storytellers engage participants with narratives of Singapore’s diverse Indian heritage through the new artefacts in the galleries.

Kicking off a year-long series of specially-curated offerings which revisit popular IHC programmes over the years, the immersive Peranakan Indian Wedding experience and Peranakan Indian Lunch Trail will showcase the rich traditions of the Chetti Melaka community. 

Limited-edition IHC10 tote bags and magnets are also up for grabs for participation in any IHC10 programmes, with free drop-in craft activities, community performances, snacks and tea available throughout the weekend!

Programmes and Activities to Join

Beyond the IHC10 permanent gallery artefact rotation and Open House, you can also look forward to other specially-curated IHC10 offerings throughout the year, including:

• IHC10 Special Workshops: Where you get to enjoy the return of popular monthly programmes and receive a limited-edition commemorative souvenir. 

• 60 New IHC10 Artefacts: Will be introduced through a digital campaign

• New child-friendly spaces on levels 3 and 4 from June: It will feature tactile, sensorial, and interactive experiences to introduce Indian culture and heritage to young visitors

• Refreshed educational resources in the permanent galleries from September, catered to pre-schoolers, primary school, and secondary school students

• Community events and festivals with partner organisations

The galleries will be open from 10 am to 6 pm from Tuesdays to Sundays. Admission is free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. 

IHC Open House Programmes Details 

30 New Artefacts in the Permanent Galleries

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 10 & 11 May 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm
Admission: Free

This programme is suitable for participants of all ages.

Join the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) to celebrate a decade of sharing stories, culture, and connections with the Indian community in Singapore. As part of IHC10 and SG60 celebrations, they will be unveiling 60 new artefacts in the Permanent Galleries, the first rotation of artefacts since its opening in 2015! 

The first phase will feature 30 new artefacts, let’s join to discover fresh stories, take part in exciting programmes, and celebrate this milestone year at the IHC10 Open House!

Soapbox Gallery Tours

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 10 & 11 May 2025
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am & 2pm – 3pm
Programme fees: Free

This programme is suitable for participants of all ages.

Catch the storytellers as they pop up across the permanent galleries for a casual, walkabout-style tour! Get bite-sized insights into the new artefacts in an open, engaging format. No registration needed, just join in when you see them!

Exclusive Tote Bag Redemption

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 10 & 11 May 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm

Get rewarded when you take part in any IHC10 activity! Redeem a special-edition tote bag, limited to the first 1,000 visitors.

IHC10 Craft Activities

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 10 & 11 May 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm
Programme fees: Free

This programme is suitable for participants of all ages. Join the hands-on craft activities inspired by everyday Indian traditions, fun and free for everyone!

Tanjore dolls, also known as Thanjavur thalaiyatti bommai (Thanjavur dancing dolls), are traditional hand-crafted figurines admired for their intricate designs and cultural significance. These dolls often depict dancers, musicians, and mythological figures, showcasing a rich artistic heritage. Get creative by designing your own Suncatcher Tanjore Doll on an acrylic piece, using vibrant paints!

Kids’ Colouring Contest

Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Date: 10 & 11 May 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm
Programme fees: Free

This programme is suitable for participants aged 12 years and below. Children can get creative with heritage-themed colouring sheets, which will be proudly displayed in our lobby!