Gillman Barracks History & Heritage Walk About (Sat 11 May, 5-6:00pm)

Gillman Barracks History & Heritage Walk About (Sat 11 May, 5-6:00pm)

Friends of the Museums (FOM), presents a tour for history and heritage enthusiasts looking to explore the treasures of Gillman Barracks.

By FOM - Gillman Barracks Outreach

Date and time

Sat, 11 May 2024 17:00 - 18:00 GMT+8

Location

Gillman Barracks

9 Lock Rd Singapore, 108937 Singapore

About this event

  • 1 hour

In conjunction with Singapore HeritageFest's 21st edition and presented by Friends of the Museums (FOM), this tour is for all history and heritage enthusiasts looking to explore the treasures of Gillman Barracks and its history as a former military training ground and its transformation into a life-style hub .

Please note this tour involves some outdoor walking* so wear comfortable shoes, bring water and an umbrella for rain or shine. Please be on time as the tour will start at 5:00 pm.

Our tours are made possible thanks to the unwavering dedication of our volunteer tour guides. Therefore, we kindly ask that you refrain from signing up if you are uncertain about your schedule. Should you need to cancel, we request that you do so at least 24 hours in advance. This not only honors the time and effort our volunteers invest in creating memorable tours but also ensures that others have the opportunity to participate. Please be aware that in the event of a no-show or last-minute cancellation, we reserve the right to decline your participation in any future tours. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Participants will be informed of any tour cancellation at least 4 hours prior to the tour date, so please check your emails before heading to Gillman Barracks.

This year's Singapore Heritage festival celebrates our nation's rich built heritage, as well as the 40th anniversary of Total Defence. Featuring tours, trails, exhibitions, and other exciting activities across the island, SHF 2024 promises an immersive and engaging exploration of Singapore's architectural treasures. More information on Singapore HeritageFest 2024 (sgheritagefest.gov.sg)


Registration:

Free of Charge. Registration is required.

Meeting Point:

Gillman Barracks (outside Block 9)

9 Lock Road

Singapore 108937

Getting there:

Nearest MRT Train Station is Labrador Park (Circle Line station CC27)


Cancelled Tours:

Tours are subject to a minimum number of registered visitors. Please contact us if you are unable to join the tour you've registered for.

In case a tour is cancelled, we will notify you 4 hours prior to the start.

Please Note:

The visitor will not hold Singapore Land Authority, Friends Of The Museums, and the volunteer guide liable for any loss, damage, illness, personal injury or death or third party claims relating to the volunteer guide's provision of his/her volunteering services.




Organised by

Friends of the Museum (FOM) has partnered with the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) to bring the art and history of Gillman Barracks to Singapore's audience. FOM is a volunteer organisation with around 2000 members who have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge about Singapore and Southeast Asia's history, culture and art. FOM trained docents conduct tours at eight of Singapore's world-class museums, Chinatown and Kampong Glam heritage trails, and now at Gillman Barracks, Asia’s art destination, home to a number of art galleries showcasing a diverse range of contemporary art and the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA).