Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
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Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, a heritage institution managed under the National Heritage Board, traces Dr Sun’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia and highlights the impact of the 1911 Revolution on Singapore as well as Singapore's contributions to the revolution. Gazetted as a National Monument in 1994, the memorial hall was previously the Nanyang (Southeast Asia) headquarters of Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s Chinese Revolutionary Alliance (Tong Meng Hui). The revamped memorial hall was re-opened to the public on 9 October 2011 and features different galleries which introduce the key Chinese community leaders in the early 20th century, highlight Nanyang as a base for the 1911 Revolution, and explore the impact and influences of the revolution on Singapore’s Chinese community.
- Engage with immersive displays showcasing Dr. Sun Yat Sen's revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia and Singapore's contributions to the 1911 Revolution.
- Explore meticulously curated galleries highlighting key Chinese community leaders and Nanyang's pivotal role as a base for the revolution.
- Join educational programs and guided tours designed for all ages to deepen understanding of the memorial hall's historical significance.
- Experience a variety of cultural events and activities, including lectures, workshops, and performances, aimed at preserving and promoting Chinese heritage.
- Enjoy upgraded facilities and amenities, providing visitors with a more enriching and immersive journey through the legacy of Dr. Sun Yat Sen
- Historical Insight: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia and the significant role Singapore played in the 1911 Revolution.
- National Monument: Explore a site that has been gazetted as a National Monument since 1994, offering rich historical and cultural value.
- Revamped Galleries: Visit the memorial hall's updated galleries, re-opened in October 2011, which provide detailed exhibits on key Chinese community leaders of the early 20th century.
- Revolutionary Base: Learn about Nanyang’s role as a strategic base for the Chinese Revolutionary Alliance (Tong Meng Hui) and its contributions to the 1911 Revolution.
- Chinese Community Impact: Discover how the 1911 Revolution influenced Singapore’s Chinese community and their subsequent contributions.
- Interactive Displays: Engage with interactive displays and multimedia presentations that bring the history and stories to life.
- Educational Experience: Enjoy an educational journey that highlights the intertwining histories of Singapore and China during a pivotal era in both nations' histories.
- Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries, as this will attract ants and other pests.
- Please be considerate and dispose of your rubbish in the bins provided.
- Please do not lean on showcases as they may crack under pressure.
- Please refrain from touching any artefacts on open display
- Please take photographs without flash, as strong lights may damage sensitive materials such as paper and textile.
