Tours & Trails

SGH Heritage Docent Tours: From Seamen's Hospital to a City of Medicine

by Singapore General Hospital

9 May • 09:00am
9 May • 10:30am

Discover SGH's 200-year journey from Seamen's Hospital to Southeast Asia's leading medical institution through guided heritage tours featuring historic buildings, medical milestones, and inspiring stories.

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*Programme tickets will go live on 22nd April 2026 12pm

Saturday (9 May): 9am - 10am | 10.30am - 11.30am

Meeting Point: Meet at the entrance of SGH Museum, Bowyer Block Near Car park C

Step into 200 years of medical history with the inaugural docent-led tour of Singapore General Hospital. Beginning as the Seamen’s Hospital at Pearl’s Hill in 1845, the institution’s growth mirrors the nation's development into a premier medical city. Explore the historic campus to hear stories of medical pioneers and architectural evolution, and learn about SGH’s role during national crises like the Hotel New World collapse. The session concludes with an interactive activity featuring commemorative stamps and postcards, celebrating two centuries of healing in a maritime context.

Singapore General Hospital

Singapore General Hospital, established in 1821, is the largest tertiary hospital in Singapore and ranked among the world’s best. It provides the most comprehensive patient-centred care with over 50 clinical specialties on its campus. As an Academic Medical Centre, it takes pride in training healthcare professionals and conducting cutting edge research to meet evolving needs of the nation as well as the region. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, SGH is committed to give of its best to heal and bring hope, as it has for over 200 years.

Website: www.sgh.com.sg
Facebook: SingaporeGeneralHospital
Instagram: @sghseen

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