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In conjunction with Singapore Heritage Festival 2017, discover the hidden and lesser-known stories of Balestier and the Memorial Hall by joining us in a series of walking trails, gallery guided tours and monument tours. Visitors can also learn more about Dr. Sun Yat Sen through interactive story-telling and exciting hands-on activities!
Monument Walking Tour: A Bungalow & A Revolution
The former Sun Yat Sen Villa was an important instrument in Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s revolution. To understand the significance of this house, we will explore its architectural story as well as the historical account of the revolution. Tour will be conducted in English.
Date: 29 & 30 April 2017
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm; 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Meeting Point: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Entrance
Admission Fee: $3.00 - $5.00. To register, click here (29 April) or here (30 April).
Balestier Food & Heritage Trail
Experience the charm and colours of Balestier – an area that has seen many changes and yet still reminds one of yesteryear Singapore. Explore the various heritage sites, visit famous eating spots in the precinct, and receive a specially prepared food goodie bag! Tour will be conducted in English and Mandarin.
Date: 29 & 30 April 2017
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Meeting Point: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Reception Counter
Admission Fee: $10.00. To register for the English tour, click here. To register for the Mandarin tour, click here.
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Highlights Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and hear the stories behind this century-old villa that featured prominently in Dr Sun’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia. Gain valuable insights on the impact of the 1911 Revolution on Singapore, as well as Singapore’s contributions to the Revolution. Participants will receive a special gift at the end of the tour. Whilst stocks last.
Date: 29 & 30 April 2017
Time: 2.30pm - 3.30pm (Mandarin); 3.00pm - 4.00pm (English)
Meeting Point: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Reception Counter
Admission Fee: Free. To register for the English tour, click here. To register for the Mandarin tour, click here.
Special Exhibition Guided Tour: One Night In Wuchang
Journey through the night of 10th October 1911 with our volunteer guides as they take you through Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall’s latest special exhibition, One Night in Wuchang: 1911 Revolution and Nanyang! Take the chance to visit the exhibition with your family and friends before it closes on 30 April. Participants will receive a special gift at the end of the tour. While stocks last. Tour will be conducted in Mandarin.
Date: 29 April 2017
Time: 10.30am - 11.00am (Mandarin); 1.30pm - 2.00pm (English)
Meeting Point: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Reception Counter
Admission Fee: Free. To register, click here.
Be a Young Fruit Explorer!
Do you know Dr Sun Yat Sen’s favourite tropical fruits? Be a young Fruit Explorer with Miss Pineapple and friends through interactive story-telling and hands-on activities!
Dramatised Story-telling Session (English)
Date: 30 April 2017
Time: 2.00pm - 2.30pm; 4.00pm - 4.30pm
Meeting Point: Gallery 2 (Level 2)
Admission Fee: Free. No registration required.
Craft Activities
Date: 30 April 2017
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Meeting Point: Little Paradise Room (Level 1)
Admission Fee: Free. No registration required.

