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Changi Chapel and Museum

1000 Upper Changi Rd N, Singapore 507707, Singapore
65 6214 2451
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Ranked #12 of 279 attractions in Singapore
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Type: Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This museum honors POWs who endured the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II. Their stories are told with an impressive collection of... more » Owner description: This museum honors POWs who endured the Japanese occupation of Singapore in World War II. Their stories are told with an impressive collection of personal artifacts and news coverage. A British internee returned to the museum decades after the war to recreate the murals he’d painted on the walls of the original chapel – a moving insight into how those held prisoner found hope and comfort in any way possible. « less
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Good place to visit on what our Aussie POW's went through 1942-45. I visit it every time I go to Singapore just to reflect. The museum is free entry and the audio tour is $8-10. All proceeds go to the museum/chapel. This is 1 place you have to go on your Singapore trip if you are a Australian.

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A good memorial to the war and the atrocities that happened however was very disappointed to see that it had been moved from its original spot and really expected something a bit more significant. Given the brevity of what happened during the war I expected something more significant. Essentially they have rebuilt one of the chapels the POWs built. Still... More

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Entrance is free which amazed me. The history and the knowledge you will gain is impact full and moving. Singapore has recovered so quickly from which was a terrible time for their little island. Whether your a tourist a local or a resident of Singapore take the time to visit,

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This Museum and Chapel is only 10 minutes from the Changi Village Hotel and is well worth the time to go and see. The exhibits have been well put together and covers many aspects of prison life. I would give yourself about 1 hour to go through the Museum as there is so much history to take in within the... More

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Brecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A great museum, particularly if family were involved in Singapore during WW2. Dad escaped with an Evacuation Order the night before the surrender. He and 56 Argyll & Southerland Highlanders were allowed to leave for Sumatra on the RASC launch. In Padang, Dad couldn't get on the large Dutch troopship as the Argylls did but their ship was sunk by... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

A small memorial with lots of information that was easily accessed from Lavender via the MRT and No5 bus from Semei to Changi womens prison and No 2 Bus from the prison to museum. The museum has an excellent audio guide for $8 or you can go without for free. The audio was worth the $8 with an excellent guide... More

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England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I have to admit that I am an ex Army man who served in Singapore, Malaya and Borneo in the 1960's so I am aware of the history. I would not have missed this visit for anything but you cannot really say you enjoy it. It brings home once again "man's inhumanity to man". Do please go and acknowledge the... More

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Regina, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This museum is a little off the beaten path but is accessible by public transport if you want to go independantly. If you take the time to read all the displays you will get a good idea of the events of the British Surrender and the Japanese Occupation. If you are more of a browser then this won't take you... More

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Byron Bay, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Had to come here as I had two great uncles who were Changi POW's. This museum had fantastic displays, a beautiful replica of the chapel and really good audio tour. It's well worth the $8S for the headset. The gift shop is great for books and they have a good reference library to help try and locate info on POW... More

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I had to vist this prison as we were interred there during the war .The Chapel next door to the prison has been rebuilt from the original timbers from the old one and it really is a beautiful and serene spot to gather one's thoughts. Read the book of remembrance. It will choke you up all those men and woman... More

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