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up for this opportunity to explore the NUS Baba House! On Saturday, 18 November we are
throwing open our doors for visitors who are keen to discover the house on
their own at any of the four entry times. After a short introduction to the
house, you will be welcome to explore the rooms at your own pace.
157 Neil Road was once the ancestral home of the Wee family who descended from
shipping merchant Wee Bin. It was restored and opened in 2008 as the NUS Baba
House, a heritage project which supports the study of architectural
conservation, urban and social histories and cultural hybridity.
Today,
pieces of furniture as well as portraits and household objects are displayed in
a historical context, to suggest ways the material culture of the Straits
Chinese may be read in relation to ethnicity, beliefs and the colonial setting.
The third level was added to the building around 1910 and was previously a
bedroom but has been adapted as a gallery for exhibitions and projects.
Accumulated studies and findings are brought together under the current project
Preserve/Conserve/Restore: Studies at 157 Neil Road which invites
participation from researchers, practitioners and artists with an interest in
architectural conservation and urban history.
Limited
to 25 pax per time slot and suitable for adults and children aged 12 and above,
advanced booking is required.
The
full-colour illustrated guide to the art, architecture, conservation and
history of the house will also be available for sale at a special price of SGD
$28.00. To reserve a copy, drop us a message or email to babahouse@nus.edu.sg.
Please note that this event allows you to explore the NUS Baba
House at your own pace. If you are interested in a guided tour by a docent,
please sign up for one of our heritage tours. More information on the guided
tour timings are available at http://babahouse.nus.edu.sg/visit/plan-your-visit.