Baba House

Baba House is a three-story terrace building in Everton Park that preserves Peranakan culture and heritage. Its rooms are furnished with original pieces from the Wee family and display how traditional Peranakan domestic spaces were arranged.

The building dates to the 1890s and came into the Wee family ownership in 1910 through a relative involved in shipping and trade. It remained a family residence for generations before being transformed into a place to preserve this heritage.

The house shows how wealthy Peranakan families lived and arranged their homes. The furnishings and decorations reveal a lifestyle that mixed Chinese, Malay, and European influences.

Visitors can explore the rooms independently or join guided tours to learn more about the furnishings and daily life. It is helpful to check in advance when visits are possible, as access is limited to specific days and times.

Most items displayed in the rooms actually come from the original Wee family collection rather than being gathered from elsewhere. This makes the exhibition a genuine time capsule of a wealthy Peranakan household from the early 20th century.

Location: Everton Park

Inception: September 2008

Address: 157 Neil Rd, Singapore 088883

Phone: +6562275731

Email: babahouse@nus.edu.sg

Website: https://babahouse.nus.edu.sg

GPS coordinates: 1.27720,103.83736

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46