Monday, May 21, 2012


Each tour costs $10 (adults) and $5 (students, full-time servicemen and senior citizens).

Special family rate of $20 (2 adults and 2 children below age 16) available!

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Tour

Date and Time

1

Mixed BlessingsGo on a trail of religious monuments along Telok Ayer Street to experience the bustling street life, diversity and harmony of architectural styles and religions that continue to exist even today! Look out for the Church with a unique Chinese pavilion roof top and the Chinese temple and mosque with European influences in this trail!

Monuments covered: Thian Hock Keng Temple, Al-Abrar Mosque and Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

23 July10.00am – 11.30am

2

Old Buildings, New UsesThe functions of preserved buildings may change, but their beautiful facades remain unchanged. Learn how key architectural features of former colonial buildings, such as the former Supreme Court, will feature in their new identities as arts and culture venues.

 

Monuments covered: The Arts House, Asian Civilisations Museum, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall and former City Hall and Supreme Court (The National Art Gallery of Singapore)

The tour is conducted by PMB’s student Monument Ambassadors.

30 July10.00am – 11.30am

3

Landmarks of Communities 

Understand how the Armenians, British and Scots made their mark and established their roots in 19th century Singapore through religion, commerce and community. Do not miss the opportunity to get up close to the Armenian Church – the oldest church in Singapore!

 

Monuments covered: Armenian Church and St. Andrew’s Cathedral

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

30 July10.00am – 11.30am

4

A Debt to HistoryJoin an ex-reporter on an in-depth tour of monuments and discover untold stories of our monuments — silent witnesses to the important events and personalities in politics and war of pre-independent Singapore that also helped shaped modern Singapore.

Monuments covered: The Arts House, Esplanade Memorials, Former City Hall and Supreme Court (TNAGS)

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

6 Aug10.00am- 11.30am

5

Order out of Chaos Find out about some of the public institutions established by the British authorities to transform “Sin-galore” (a 1920s nickname for Singapore when murder and mayhem ruled the country) into a clean and orderly Singapore and to protect the people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Monuments covered: Central Fire Station, former Hill Street Police Station and former Ministry of Labour Building

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

6 Aug10.00am- 11.30am

6

Landmarks of Communities 

Understand how the Armenians, British and Scots made their mark and established their roots in 19th century Singapore through religion, commerce and community. Do not miss the opportunity to get up close to the Armenian Church – the oldest church in Singapore!

 

Monuments covered: Armenian Church and St. Andrew’s Cathedral

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

 

13 Aug3-4.30pm

7

Coleman’s ClassicsTrace the legacy of Singapore’s first architect, George Coleman and gain insights into the vision and personality of one who inspired many 19th and 20th century buildings in Singapore, a few of which still stand today.

 

Monuments covered: The Arts House and Armenian Church

 

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

 

14 Aug 10.30am- 12noon

8

A Tale of Two TownsFollow a history and travel book writer on a tour of colonial buildings along the lifeline of 19th century Singapore – the Singapore River – and discover the two different worlds that existed on opposite sides of the river in colonial Singapore.

Monuments covered: Asian Civilisations Museum, The Arts House and Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall

 

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

 

20 Aug 10.00am-11.30am

9

Mixed BlessingsGo on a trail of religious monuments along Telok Ayer Street to experience the bustling street life, diversity and harmony of architectural styles and religions that continue to exist even today! Look out for the Church with a unique Chinese pavilion roof top and the Chinese temple and mosque with European influences in this trail!

Monuments covered: Thian Hock Keng Temple, Al-Abrar Mosque and Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church

The tour is conducted by PMB’s adult Volunteer Guide.

 

20  Aug 10.00am-11.30am

Can’t decide which tour to join? Read our blog for reviews and photos of selected tours.

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