Baba House (also referred to as NUS Baba House) is a museum in Singapore, showcasing Peranakan history, architecture and heritage. It is a traditional Peranakan pre-war terrace-house which was formerly owned by the family of a 19th-century shipping tycoon Wee Bin who settled in Singapore, after arriving from the southern Chinese Fujian province.  The collection, consisting of furniture, textiles, ceramics, calligraphy and a variety of other domestic and ornamental objects, is developed to support an interpretative display at the house. The artefacts provide an insight into the culture and tastes of the Peranakan Chinese at the turn of the 20th century. Painted and photographed portraits from Peranakan Chinese families are recent additions to the collection.

ISEAS is a regional research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.

The aim of the Institute is to nurture a community of scholars interested in the region, and to engage in research on the multi-faceted dimensions and issues of stability and security, economic development, and political, social and cultural change. To achieve these aims, the Institute conducts a range of research programmes; holds conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars; publishes research journals and books; and generally provides a range of research support facilities including a large library. The library has a comprehensive collection of research material on the applied social sciences dating mainly from the 19th century. ISEAS schedules regular seminars and lectures. To receive notices of their events, send your contact details to: seminar@iseas.edu.sg

This former Ford vehicle assembly plant (the first in Southeast Asia) located at 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, was the scene of dramatic events during World War II--The British surrendered to the Japanese here in 1942. The permanent exhibition gallery, Memories at the Old Ford Factory, captures the history of the Japanese occupation including the Sook Ching massacres, the mass migration, and the treatment of POWs. It also documents the history of Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army.

It's open Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 5:30pm.

MV is FOM's sister organisation of volunteer museum guides who guide on the weekends (at present, FOM docents guide on weekdays only). They were formed on 1 May 2004 by a group of working professionals who were also experienced museum volunteer guides. There are currently more than 120 MVs from different nationalities, races, age groups and professions. They also help out with various other NHB programmes. If you're a Singapore-trained FOM guide who would also like to guide on weekends, please contact the MV coordinator here.

The National Archives of Singapore (NAS) houses the collective memory of Singapore. As the official custodian of the corporate memory of the government, NAS manages public records and provides advice to government agencies on records management. From government files, private memoirs, historical maps and photographs to oral history interviews and audio-visual materials, NAS is responsible for the collection, preservation and management of Singapore's public and private archival records, some of which date back to the early 19th century. 

Sumptuous facility with lots of quiet space for reading and research. Excellent free online access by simply signing up (that includes JSTOR, one of the best digital academic Asian resource libraries).

The National Library also hosts a website that has online editions of some of the region's most fascinating out-of-print, classic travelogues including the 1897 Life of Sir Stamford Raffles and 'An Account of the Malayan Peninsula':

Large basement carpark and good bus access. Few minutes' walk from Raffles Hotel and Bugis Junction.

The National Heritage Board (NHB) was formed on 1 August 1993. As the custodian of Singapore's heritage, the NHB is responsible for telling the Singapore story, sharing the Singaporean experience and imparting our Singapore spirit.

NHB's mission is to preserve and celebrate the shared heritage of our diverse communities, for the purpose of education, nation-building and cultural understanding. It manages the national museums and heritage institutions, and sets policies relating to heritage sites, national monuments and the national collection. Through the national collection, NHB curates heritage programmes and presents exhibitions to connect the past, present and future generations of Singaporeans. 

An online repository of artefacts and artworks in Singapore drawn from the National Heritage Board's collections, making it an interesting resource for researchers, art aficionados and enthusiasts--and perhaps just the vehicle to entice your family or neighbours to spend more time in Singapore's growing museums.

Formed in 1969, the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society's purpose is to widen appreciation and acquire knowledge of the ceramic art of China and countries adjacent to China, especially those of Southeast Asia. To pursue this aim, local members meet for periodic discussion (usually in local museum meeting rooms), to hear talks by experts and to study and compare 'pots'. Annual membership fee. Especially friendly to newcomers and beginners interested in learning more about ceramics and SE Asian ceramics in particular. Study trips are an additional feature.

Opened in March 2004, The Arts House is one of Singapore's newest arts and heritage venues with programs and activities for everyone (lots of childrens' activities including some of the best "story-telling sessions" in Singapore). Housed in Singapore's first Court House and former Parliament House (built in 1827), just around the corner from ACM on Old Parliament Lane, The Arts House is Singapore's only gazetted government building designated as a multidisciplinary arts centre, Here, audiences connect with artists and arts organisations through a broad spectrum of engaging, contemporary arts and entertainment events. The Arts House is managed by Old Parliament House Limited, a not-for-profit full-service arts management company. Are you a movie buff? They also host classic and foreign films in a boutique "theatrette". And have a charming little cafe where you can get light meals, a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine. Visit their website to get onto their free email list for periodic activity updates or call 6332 6900.

The Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC) was founded in 1995 to advance knowledge and understanding of ethnic Chinese communities in different parts of the world. The Centre undertakes a range of public education, documentation and research activities. One of the major projects CHC has undertaken was the publication of The Encyclopaedia of the Chinese Overseas in 1998. Now into its second print run, this publication is the standard reference on the Overseas Chinese and is printed in Chinese, English and French. The CHC also aims to be a leading research and resource center on the Chinese outside China. Its Wang Gungwu Library is an excellent resource center for scholars, researchers and students (with over 30,000 books in its collection). The Centre is also the coordinator for Huayinet, the website of the Inter-Agency Committee on Chinese Overseas Databank and Research Collection. The committee is made up of 13 Singapore-based organizations. Through this web site, information and material on the Chinese diaspora is easily accessible to the international community. It is located at the Nanyang Technological University.

The Substation is Singapore's first independent contemporary arts centre located in the civic district, just a few doorways down from the Peranakan Museum on Armenian Street. Its venues include a black box theater, a gallery, a dance studio, Random Room and two multi-functional classrooms. It presents and co-presents a wide range of artists and programmes from traditionally trained dancers to local rock bands; established visual artists to young poets; publications to international short film festivals; experimental theatre to seminal conferences on Singapore arts and culture.