The Changi Museum
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About The Changi Museum
The Changi Museum is a museum, located at 1000 Upper Changi Rd N, Singapore 507707. They can be contacted via phone at +65 6214 2451, visit their website www.changimuseum.sg for more detailed information.
PJ Reill
" I really liked going here to the chapel and museum. Lots of fascinating facts and insights. I believe the museum is curently closed for renovations for a couple of years until sometime in 2020 which is a shame. Not sure why it is taking so long. It is a bit out of the way but worth the visit when it reopens for sure. "
13 May 2018Dokter Roetker
" MUSEUM IS CLOSED FROM APRIL 2018 TILL LATE 2020! I was not told beforehand, only the chapel is available to public... I was looking forward to see the hardships my grandfather had to endure at this prison in WW2, unfortunately I have to come back in 2021 :'( . Greetings from Amsterdam "
02 May 2018Adrian Tristram
" For info, from April 2nd 2018 to 2020, museum is closed for renovation.
06 April 2018One star because information on website is not obvious. Lots of other visitors arriving to be told its closed. Only the tiny Chapel is open. "
Themiya Bandara Weerasekara
" Small but interesting museum. Can be easily reachable using bus. Couple of hours will be enough. All the articles and stuff are related to the world war two experience in Singapore.
25 March 2018If you wanna know about the history and how Singapore survive the war you must visit this place. Closes at 5PM. Staff is friendly and helpful. There is a small outlet to buy books or souvenirs. There are paid audio tours.
I feel really proud when seeing the how Singapore is now after seeing how it was there after the world war. "
Richard Dunning
" Great museum commemorating those interred by the Japanese in the second World War. Very moving displays that give a very personal insite to the invasion of Singapore. Strongly recommend a visit whilst visiting Singapore. The best way to get there is to catch a taxi. "
01 March 2018Nick Morris
" Not as big as I was expecting and fairly simple but still lots of good information. If you're interested in the subject matter, try to also watch the Changi dramatic mini series made by ABC Australia which I thought was very good and thought provoking. The Battlebox museum and tour (in Singapore) also overlaps with the information here regarding the events leading up to the surrender so that's worth doing as well. They have audio guides available for $8 which take you through nicely. "
10 February 2018Robyn Wickenden
" We visited here after the Battle box. It doesn't compare really. This museum had a lot of reading, although there was also an audio tour on offer. The display were memories of people who had been interred as prisoners of war. It was insightful and I really enjoyed seeing the paintings done by inmates with limited materials. No photos inside. "
07 December 2017Audrey Lee
" Grim yet necessary reminder of the war. RIP to all who lost their lives. We will never forget "
03 December 2017Marco Lau
" The museum size is not that big, but you can still see some history and feel the atmosphere of the war there, their white chapel is really a good place for you to have a self-moment in life to enjoy. "
16 November 2017Nicole Goh
" The exhibits provided a nice summary of how life was like during WWII from the perspective of the locals, the Australians and the British. It showcased the innovativeness of the people during the war, and also how art / music played a part in lifting the spirits of the people. A replica of St. Luke's chapel is present with the 5 murals recreated. A wonderful tribute to all those who died fearlessly during the war. "
17 October 2017Geoff Hughes
" Small but precise and each harrowing example an important reminder that with the wrong leadership humans become awful, cruel animals. "
11 September 2017Norman Heckscher
" A good view of Singapore under occupation.
12 August 2017Small museum. About 30 displays. 75% are quite interesting. Headphones are available for a self guided tour. I went without and my companion used them. If you don't mind reading lots of text, it's ok to go without headphones and the experience is good, almost emotional.
Story is told from an Australian / New Zealand / local perspective. British story is somewhat lacking, rather like their response at the time. Very small section from Japanese perspective is the most telling of all and gives great insight to the war in the east.
Very clean and somber.
Takes no more than two hours to get through it all. "
James Lenaghan
" Excellent museum. Allow at least 90 minutes. Strongly recommend the audio-tour option. We got there on a Number 2 bus (caught from Tanah Merah MRT) which took us almost directly to the museum entrance. "
23 July 2017Martin Johnson
" Good museums tell good stories, and this place has a big story that crosses many divides. It offers a wide ranging perspective on the invasion of Singapore and its subsequent impact on the people who were caught up in the events. Changi has an infamous role in the occupation of Singapore, but it is viewed as part of a bigger story, that weaves the experience of the inmates of Changi prison, with ordinary Singaporeans. Any visit will be enhanced with the excellent audio tour equipment offered by the museum. "
02 July 2017Prasad Fernando
" The museum takes the visitors along a painful period in Singapore's past and Changi's links during those dark days.
01 July 2017The displays are thoughtfully laid out, with contributions from survivors of the atrocities. It was a sombre feeling to be walking around the museum. Entrance is free of charge and the staff are very nice. "
Veronica May
" Nice museum commemorating prisoners of war in Singapore in the second world war. They offer audio tours as well. Well done for such a small museum. "
31 May 2017Sancy Suraj
" The 2nd best place to visit in Singapore besides Universal Studios "
14 April 2017Sarah Tadman
" Is a very small but powerful museum. Being a Brit, we never really learn about this side of the Second World War over here, so it was incredibly heart wrenching and interesting to find out more. It's a bit far out so advise a taxi, but you only need maybe 60-90 mins here due to its size. "
06 April 2017Johnny Hadryanto
" The small chapel, even though not air-conditioned, is surprisingly quiet and serene. The museum collections are moving, in par with the more popular Old Ford Factory. "
29 March 2017Martyn Brake
" Great little museum. With free entry. "
14 February 2017Peter Eng
" Free admission with an optional paid tour. Possibly the only museum recalling the personal sufferings of the people during the Japanese occupation of Singapore, though the national museum has the news type recounting. I've been back several times. There's a food establishment there of mediocre quality. "
13 February 2017Craig Smith
" There is nothing pleasant about the exhibits at the Changi Museum which tells the story of the horrors that the prisoners of war suffered under the Japanese during the occupation of Singapore. It is well worth it; however. "
23 January 2017Adam Bent
" I cannot say that this was a pleasant experience: the subject matter is anything but. However, it gave me a much greater understanding of the historical perspective of some aspects of Singapore. Educational and very worthwhile. "
23 January 2017Mohsin Ahmed
" Historical museum next to Changi prison. Gives a glimpse of Singapore during world war II mainly during Japanese conquer. Easily accessible by bus#2, not far from Changi beach. Vicinity is very green and quite. "
09 January 2017Logic Matrix
" Cool "
15 August 2016Belinda Miners
" The museum is a 'must see' if visiting Singapore. The information and displays are very good. "
14 August 2016Sean Seah
" Excellent learning points from the war. POW perspective. "
04 August 2016William Liew
" Really pretty place. But a little far using public transport. "
03 August 2016Ask Trabble
" The Changi Museum documents significant events during the Japanese Occupation, and serves as an important educational institution and resource centre. "
18 May 2016