In mid-March, Phuket Town will welcome another museum dedicated to the local baba heritage. PeranakanNitat Museum (095-257-7264, www.fb.com/peranakannitat) occupies a stately building dating back to 1907.

 

Once housed Standard Chartered bank, the building now dedicates itself to the unique culture that permeates the Strait of Malacca, including Penang, Singapore and parts of Indonesia.

 

Check out their Facebook page for the opening date and isitors must message the museum on Facebook prior to their arrival to book a spot.Entrance fee B190. Tours are organized eight times per day.