Museum Based Learning Excursion to the Kreta Ayer Heritage Centre

Primary 4 students visited the Kreta Ayer Heritage Centre to explore Chinatown's history, from tea-making to opera costumes and the stories behind its street names.

Last updated on 31 August 2026

Our Primary 4 students recently embarked on an enriching Museum-Based Learning (MBL) excursion to the Kreta Ayer Heritage Centre, where they learnt more about the lifestyles and occupations of Singapore's early settlers. During this trip, they had the opportunity to witness Chinese tea-making, explore the tools utilised by early settlers, and view the beautiful costumes worn by opera singers. This excursion enabled our students to broaden their educational experience beyond the classroom. They also gained a deeper understanding of Chinatown's cultural heritage by learning about the history and significance of the street names in the area.

Two masked children in school uniforms stand indoors, one holding a round frame drum with a red rim.

Man speaks with arms wide by a Chinese puppet stage as seated children raise hands and point.

Four school girls in uniforms hold red cards displaying Chinese characters with pinyin romanization.

A teacher and students stand holding Chinese character cards while other children sit on the floor watching in a classroom.

Two boys sit cross-legged on the floor doing a worksheet, one writing with a pencil.

Boy in orange shirt sits on tiled floor drawing with a brush on paper; masked child sits behind.

Two boys in school uniforms stand in a corridor, one holding a round hand drum while the other appears to be playing it.

Five school children in uniforms stand around a guzheng, touching its strings outdoors at Station 3b.

A masked woman with a headset shows tea items to two boys seated at a table with teapots and cups.

Two children sit at a table with a bamboo tea tray holding clay teapots and cups during a tea ceremony.

Tour guide holds up a photo while talking to a group on a balcony overlooking city skyscrapers.

An adult holds a tablet and a flute while four children in yellow uniforms sit on the floor listening.

An adult holding a wooden ring demonstrates something to five young boys in school uniforms indoors.

A teacher demonstrates something to a group of young students seated around a round table in a classroom.

A guide points toward a city skyline while a group of children in school uniforms stand on an elevated walkway.

Children in yellow uniforms sit around a table as an adult holds a Kung Fu Tea sign with cartoon mascots nearby.

A teacher with a microphone speaks to masked children seated at a round table with heritage gallery booklets.