Visits are by appointment only. Visitors are required to sign up for a heritage tour which can be arranged on:

Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10 – 11am; 11.45am – 12.45pm; 2 – 3pm; 4 – 5pm

Tour charges:
$10 per pax
$8 (55 yrs and above)
$5 (below 18 yrs)
$3 (NUS students)

Come see exhibitions and events held in this house that showcase fascinating aspects of Peranakan heritage which will be captured in an eclectic mix of antiques, decorative ornaments, Peranakan cuisine, social customs and lifestyle.

One of Singapore's last remaining and intact Peranakan terraced houses. This ornate Peranakan terraced house is closely connected to the rich cultural and historical background of the Peranakans. It incorporates features from southern Chinese and Malay cultures, as well as colonial Dutch and British architecture.

Tun Tan Cheng Lock (1883-1960; born in Malacca) was the founder and first president of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) as well as a respected business leader in Malaya and Singapore. Under his helm, the MCA played a vital role in negotiating independence from the British.

The Baba House was made possible by a generous gift of $4 million from Dato Tan's last surviving child, Agnes Tan, to NUS. This will be used towards the purchase and restoration of 157 Neil Road, which is the ancestral home of the Wee family.

The Wee family has a history connected to Singapore's early development as well as to the Peranakan community's endeavours in the island. Illustrious forebears include Wee Bin (1823-1868), a shipping tycoon. The house on Neil Road house has belonged to the family since 1910.