Kampong Gelam, Singapore
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Neighbourhood guide

Kampong Gelam

The Malay Heritage district

Kampong Gelam is the old Malay royal quarter, built around the former palace, Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre.

The Malay Heritage Centre at 85 Sultan Gate is in Istana Kampong Gelam, built in 1819 and rebuilt in 1890. The galleries are open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 with last admission at 17:30, and the compound is open 08:00 to 21:00. Adults from outside Singapore pay $10.

Sultan Mosque at 3 Muscat Street was the royal mosque of the Sultan of Johor. Hajjah Fatimah Mosque on Beach Road is one of the few named after a woman, and its minaret leans slightly.

Kampong Glam Park on Beach Road is open 24 hours.

Getting there

Bugis (East-West and Downtown lines) is the closest MRT stop to Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre. Nicoll Highway (Circle line) is closer to Hajjah Fatimah Mosque and Golden Mile.

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Bugis (East-West and Downtown lines) station
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Nearby neighbourhoods

Bugis, Singapore Bugis Temples on Waterloo Street and two big food centres 8 places · under 1 km away Little India, Singapore Little India Temples, a heritage centre and Tekka 8 places · under 1 km away Civic District, Singapore Civic District Museums, churches and colonial buildings 19 places · 1.7 km away Kallang, Singapore Kallang Old Airport Road and the river 4 places · 1.9 km away

The best of Kampong Gelam

Sultan Mosque
Best landmark Sultan Mosque The former royal mosque of the Sultan of Johor.
Best museum Malay Heritage Centre Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00.
Best mosque Hajjah Fatimah Mosque A slightly tilted minaret.
Best green space Kampong Glam Park Open 24 hours.

Things to do in Kampong Gelam

Front facade of Sultan Mosque with its golden dome
Temple, mosque or church Sultan Mosque Formerly the royal mosque of the Sultan of Johor, in the Kampong Gelam district. The mosque's own site traces its history back to 1824.
Temple, mosque or church Hajjah Fatimah Mosque One of Singapore's oldest mosques and a rare one named after a woman. Its minaret leans slightly and its style mixes European and local elements.
Museum · $ Malay Heritage Centre A museum in Istana Kampong Gelam, the former royal seat of Sultan Hussein Shah. Admission to the permanent galleries is free for Singaporeans and PRs, and S$10 otherwise.
Park Kampong Glam Park A neighbourhood park named after the Gelam trees, around the Hajjah Fatimah Mosque along Beach Road. Open 24 hours.

What's on in Kampong Gelam

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

    Show 2 events nearby, outside Kampong Gelam

    • Vanna Vanna Deepavali 2026 Festival

      Sat 21 Nov · Kampong Glam CC, Singapore

      A community event at Kampong Glam CC, organised through the People's Association by Kampong Glam CC.

      S$10 · 18:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: People's Association

    • 20261128 Malay Heritage Tour Activities

      Sat 28 Nov · Malay Heritage Centre, Singapore

      A community event at Malay Heritage Centre, organised through the People's Association by Tampines North CC.

      S$5 · 08:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: People's Association

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