Changi Chapel & Museum

“Small museum and chapel in quiet suburbia near the airport. We traveled by train and bus from Little India. A bus stop is conveniently located in front of museum. We booked in advance online a tour guide (a must). The tour went for an hour and our tour guide Karen was very professional and engaging throughout our time with her. The museum is laid out very well and has a lot of information and displays to see. Very educational information to read and watch. A sobering morning learning about the conditions of the POWs and civilians incarcerated during this time. Our guide also spoke about the prisoners order to leave Changi to go to work on the Burma Railway. There isn’t much to see outside of the museum - a few sign boards. There is a cafe on site (next to museum), serving lunch and also beers.”

“As one of Japanese, I visited here since I thought I have to learn what there was happened and people who were caught up in history. I could find some pictures and words of prisoners of war. I just imagined how they feel, struggle and survived from them. It was difficult for me, living in the present day, to accurately understand the feelings of the people at that time, but that visit made me hope that there will be less suffering and sadness in the world.”

“I think people who visit Singapore should go there. There are a lot of tourist spots which are very fun in Singapore. However, it's important to learn about war. By the way, it's a little hard to go there. I had to take two buses, and it took about 45 minutes from chabgi airport.”

“It's a very low key war memorial. The facility was great with a small museum. There is a robot guide with takes you through which is great. There is a water fountain and a locker. There is a Cafe there which was closed at the moment. You can get there by a public bus easily and is not far from the airport. I found the facility not showing the reality of the history unfortunately. The entry is $8 for adults and $5 for kids.”