Baba House Exposed Tour - August 2025

NUS Baba House presents Baba House Exposed, a limited-run tour that gives guests an exclusive and rare look into the empty house. As the house prepares for an extensive phase of conservation works scheduled to begin later this year for the next 18 months, we invite you to uncover the layers of care and conservation embedded in its architecture.

Witness how the House’s architecture comes “alive” through ornamentation — embodying its owners’ aspirations, values, and the diverse cultural influences that shaped residents and residence. As you uncover the stories embedded within its walls, discover the challenges of bringing these features back to life during the initial 2007 conservation works, and why after almost 20 years, the urgency for conservation has emerged again.

Much like the human body, how do we let buildings ‘age gracefully’? How does a heritage house confront questions of authenticity in the face of environmental change and loss of intangible heritage? In a city always looking forward, built heritage continues to anchor us in the evolving story of our shared urban past. Don’t miss this limited-time chance to explore the Baba House in a different light.

Due to the conserved interior of Baba House, tours are limited to 13 pax per session with advanced booking. This programme is best suited for adults and children aged 12 and above.

The guided tours will begin promptly at 10.00am. Guests are requested to arrive at least five minutes before the start of the tour.

Ticketing Details:

The ticketing rates will be as follows (before GST and online platform booking fees)

• Standard (Foreign Residents & Tourists): $23/-
• Standard (Children & Seniors): $15/-
• Singapore Residents, NUS Staff & Alumni * : $15/-
• Singapore Residents (Children & Seniors): $15/-
• Students (Local & Overseas): $15/-
• ICOM & Museum Roundtable Members : Free

* Rate applies to all Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and ICA-Approved or MOM-approved passes with a valid FIN number, including holders of employment pass, work permit or dependent pass.

Valid proof of ID will be required to be shown at the door for all discounted charges such as an Identity Card, Driving License, NUS Staff Card or Student Card. Entrants with no valid proof of identity will be requested to pay the full price of a standard general ticket.

All ticketing fees will contribute directly to the ongoing conservation efforts and continued maintenance of NUS Baba House. We seek your kind understanding on these changes and thank you for the continued support.

Cancellation Policy:

In the event that the programme is cancelled by the NUS Baba House, you will be provided with a refund of the ticket price and GST. Please note that Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.

Cancellations by participants made less than 7 days prior to the event are non-refundable.

Please note:

• Please book your ticket via Eventbrite before visiting the house.

• Wearing of face mask is optional.

• Please do not visit if you are unwell.