Haw Par Villa Pte Ltd
Hell's Museum
Highlights
- Features specially commissioned videos, replicas of altars, a burial crypt, a void deck funeral, and a traditional Chinese grave.
- Walk through the infamous 10 Courts of Hell!
- Five complimentary tours offered daily.
- Covers perspectives and insights on death and the afterlife across various religions, cultures, and civilisations.
- The world's first museum on death and the afterlife!
Specially curated displays provide comparative insights that will give visitors a better understanding of the commonalities across the world’s major belief systems – and how different communities around the world, as well as in Singapore, draw meaning from death and dying.
Stretched over 3,800 sqm, Hell’s Museum also provides a deeper understanding of Haw Par Villa’s infamous 10 Courts of Hell. Discover how concepts behind the graphic representations of sins and punishments in the afterlife evolved as ancient civilisations shared their cultures across time and space. Visit us for an eye-opening experience and have a hell of a time!
Stretched over 3,800 sqm, Hell’s Museum also provides a deeper understanding of Haw Par Villa’s infamous 10 Courts of Hell. Discover how concepts behind the graphic representations of sins and punishments in the afterlife evolved as ancient civilisations shared their cultures across time and space. Visit us for an eye-opening experience and have a hell of a time!
Look Forward to
The Hell's Museum in Haw Par Villa, Singapore, offers a unique and thought-provoking experience that delves into humanity's fascination with death and the afterlife across cultures and civilizations. Here's what you can expect:
- Explore how major religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam depict the afterlife, with exhibits showcasing their respective concepts of heaven, hell, and reincarnation.
- Discover how different cultures around the world have interpreted death and the afterlife through art, mythology, and rituals. You'll see fascinating exhibits on everything from ancient Egyptian mummies to traditional Chinese ancestor worship.
- The museum goes beyond static displays, using multimedia elements like videos, interactive installations, and soundscapes to create an immersive experience that engages your senses and emotions.
- The exhibits encourage you to reflect on your own beliefs about death and the afterlife, prompting introspection and thoughtful discussions.
- The museum is housed within Haw Par Villa, a park famous for its graphic tableaux depicting the 10 Courts of Hell in Chinese mythology. You can gain a deeper understanding of these iconic statues and their cultural significance.
- Haw Par Villa itself is a fascinating blend of Chinese folklore and modern art, offering a glimpse into Singapore's rich cultural heritage.
- Explore how major religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam depict the afterlife, with exhibits showcasing their respective concepts of heaven, hell, and reincarnation.
- Discover how different cultures around the world have interpreted death and the afterlife through art, mythology, and rituals. You'll see fascinating exhibits on everything from ancient Egyptian mummies to traditional Chinese ancestor worship.
- The museum goes beyond static displays, using multimedia elements like videos, interactive installations, and soundscapes to create an immersive experience that engages your senses and emotions.
- The exhibits encourage you to reflect on your own beliefs about death and the afterlife, prompting introspection and thoughtful discussions.
- The museum is housed within Haw Par Villa, a park famous for its graphic tableaux depicting the 10 Courts of Hell in Chinese mythology. You can gain a deeper understanding of these iconic statues and their cultural significance.
- Haw Par Villa itself is a fascinating blend of Chinese folklore and modern art, offering a glimpse into Singapore's rich cultural heritage.
Important Notes
- For the most up-to-date operating hours, kindly check the Journeys website.
- Restrictions: The museum contains graphic depictions of suffering and punishment in hellish realms. Parental guidance advised for children aged 7 and below.
- Estimated duration of visit: 2 - 4 hours, depending on interest level. Your ticket gives you access up to closing time.
Opening Hours
| SUNDAY | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| TUESDAY | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| THURSDAY | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| FRIDAY | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| SATURDAY | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Last entry at 05:00 PM. Monday is closed except Public Holidays.
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Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Road