Changi Chapel and Museum
1000 Upper Changi Road North, Singapore, 507707
Singapore’s Changi Chapel and Museum commemorates the World War II prisoners of war (POWs) who suffered in the notorious Changi prison camp, run by Japanese forces. It’s not on the site of the original camp and the chapel is a replica, but it’s a powerful tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and Changi’s many internees.
The basics
Entry to the Changi Chapel and Museum is free for Singaporeans who can show their identity cards, but everyone else needs to buy tickets: Timed tickets are available online. There are discounts for seniors, students, families, those with access needs, and anyone with a ticket stub from the National Museum of Singapore or Reflections at Bukit Chandu.
The simple, outdoor chapel is modeled on St. George’s Church, built by POWs while they were imprisoned in Changi. The museum’s eight different zones explore the evolution of Changi, the Japanese conquest of Singapore, and the everyday lives of those who were imprisoned here. Highlights include a recreation of the cramped cells in which internees lived, replicas of Biblical murals painted by a POW, and everyday objects that prisoners managed to keep and conceal.
Things to know before you go
Changi Chapel and Museum is a great choice for history buffs, observant Christians, and anyone with family connections to World War II in Asia.
There’s no dress code for the museum, but authorities ask that you keep your voice low as a mark of respect.
Allow 30–90 minutes to visit the museum.
Changi Chapel and Museum is wheelchair accessible. Large font captions are available on the mobile interactive guide.
How to get there
Changi Chapel and Museum is in Changi, in the northeastern corner of Singapore. The nearest MRT, Upper Changi Road (Downtown Line), is not within walking distance: Ride the 2 bus for seven stops and get off opposite the museum. Alternatively, you can rideshare with Grab or Gojek or take a taxi.
When to get there
Changi Chapel and Museum is open 9:30am–5:30pm Tuesday through Sunday and closes on Mondays except for public holidays. While it’s rarely full, it’s still worth booking timed tickets in advance to avoid a wasted journey.
On the World War II history trail in Singapore
If you’d like to go deeper into Singapore’s WWII history, the island offers plenty of options. Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a war museum that covers the Malay Regiment who fought boldly at the Battle of Pasir Panjang; Fort Siloso, a historic coastal fort, is home to reconstructions of the British and Japanese surrenders during WWII; the Kranji War Memorial and cemetery commemorates Singaporean and Allied soldiers.
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