Changi Chapel and Museum Will Inspire Budding Architects!
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The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the new museum, is a representative replica of the many chapels that were built during World War II. Today, it stands as a monument for those who would not buckle under Japanese rule, and who kept their faith and dignity in the face of seemingly hopeless odds.
The Changi Museum was relocated to its new home on 15 February 2001. It replaces the former Changi Prison Chapel and Museum (built in 1988) that had to make way for the expansion of the Changi Prison.
The Changi Museum is dedicated to all those who lived and died in Singapore, in particular the Changi area, during the dark years of World War II.
Next to the museum is 'The Bark Cafe', an open-air restaurant where one can relax, unwind and enjoy fine dining with family and friends. The restaurant offers a range of food based on cosmopolitan cuisine; ala carte menus and a good range of beverages are available.
There are Sunday services conducted by various church groups at the Changi Chapel every Sunday at 9.30am and 5.30pm.
Open: 9.30am to 4.30pm (daily unless otherwise advised)
Admission: Free.
Approximate Touring Time: 1 hour
Getting there: Take SBS bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT station (EW4). Alight at the bus stop right in front of Changi Chapel and Museum (after Changi Women's Prison/Drug Rehabilitation Centre).
(Visitors wishing to view the Changi Murals at nearby Changi Camp have to write in to the Public Affairs Department, MINDEF at fax: (65) 6764 6119 for approval.)
More information: In-house tours are available (at SGD$6.00 and SGD$3.00 per adult and child respectively) with the first tour from 10.00am and the last tour at 3.45pm. Group tours/bookings can also be arranged by contacting The Changi Museum Pte Ltd at tel: (65) 6214 2451.
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