NUS Baba House

This museum is owned by NUS. We had a docent tour by Audrey who provided interesting accounts of the Peranakan way of life and knowledgeable insights. While no pictures are allowed inside the house, you can take pictures outside. There is an elevator for those with mobility issues, to access the second floor. There are also some well preserved artifacts in the house and I like how this living museum is also used as a research centre for NUS architecture students.

It was a great local cultural experience. It is run by the National University of Singapore. Fair pricing, knowledgeable & supportive guides make it a "must see". Don't forget to book in advance.

Amazing experience. I get to see the history of peranakan culture through a preserved household. The building is three stories high and in each level you'll get to experience what a typical peranakan household is like in the past. It is not a guided tour but there are many staff around to give you more info about the artefacts and other bite size knowledge. Staff were extremely pleasant and knowledgeable, and I got to learn a lot from them too. Not too crowded as there are restrictions on the number of people coming into the house and you'll need to book in advance. Definitely recommend coming. Will take at least an hour to explore the whole house. Very different from your typical museum.

Having been to the peranakan museum already, this place is the perfect complement to it. The interior feels like a time warp and once inside, one can only feel what it must have been like in the past for a wealthy peranakan family. NUS Baba house gave me an authentic and up close feel into the probable past lives of its previous owner.

Had a nice guided tour in the 3-storey museum house. Really appreciate how most items are preserved and elaborated on throughout the tour. There is one elevator inside the building, still have to watch out for a few kerb. Overall it's a very nice experience.

My university professor brought us here for an enriching learning journey about the past and building conservation. The building is beautifully maintained, and the tour guide was very enthusiastic in explaining the history of NUS Baba House to us. I also learned some history of Peranakans for the first time. I hope more historical buildings will be conserved and maintained like this

Love the trip and good story-telling by Mabel. I was fascinated by the beauty of the artifacts and decoration in this beautiful mansion. My first thought was a mansion but I discovered it was more than a mansion after passing through the door, it was a walk to the past with many tales about the objects and decoration in this mansion. It is a private tour and need to book in advance and be punctual as the session starts on time so you won`t miss any session.

This is a beautifully restored, century-old house that once belonged to a peranakan Chinese family. I'm thankful for the fact that it was donated to NUS, and that NUS did a great job with its restoration. This has allowed us as members of the public to tour it and appreciate its history, as well as understand lesser known cultural facts. The volunteers caring for this place are very kind and hospitable indeed. I wasn't the easiest of visitors by showing up slightly late and trying to take photos of the inside despite signs stating it isn't allowed, but the volunteers were simply patient throughout. That it is free for Singaporeans, even with their weekday guided tours, is something I also appreciate very much - keeping in mind that similar places like The Intan charge upwards of 60 SGD for a simple visit! Thank you very much to the team who keeps this place open to all curious visitors! 🙇