In commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, the annual Battle for Singapore invites participants to explore the sites and stories of Singapore’s war-time past. Check out the activities in-store for all locals and history buffs.
Free Shuttle Service
For two weekends in February (17, 18, 24 & 25 February), visitors can hop on a complimentary shuttle bus service that goes between the National Museum of Singapore (NMS), high-traffic MRT stations near the museum (Tampines MRT and Harbourfront MRT), Changi Chapel and Museum (CCM) and Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC).
Visitors can hop on at our various pick-up points. Enjoy a day of convenient travelling around our museums and learning about the stories of World War Two in Singapore.
Stamping Activity
From 17 February to 10 March, pick up a postcard from our Visitor Services counter at CCM or RBC and look out for our stamping stations within each exhibition. Turn the postcard into a keepsake artwork for you to bring home at the end of the exhibition! Complete the stamping activity at both CCM and RBC to redeem a mystery gift.
The mystery gift is limited to the first 100 redemptions per week at either museum. Redemption is on a first-come, first-served basis and while stocks last at either venue.
Twinned Tour: Changi Chapel and Museum and Changi Prison Wall
Explore both the Changi Chapel and Museum (CCM) and the Changi Prison Entrance Gate, Wall and Turrets – a National Monument of Singapore – in one tour! Gain exclusive access to this monument to discover Changi Prison’s past, and through a complementary visit to the CCM, find out more about the experiences of prisoners of war during the Japanese
Occupation from 1942 to 1945.
Registration at CCM-CPW24.peatix.com. $21.80 per pax (inclusive of GST) includes two tours and transportation between CCM and Changi Prison. This programme is for ages 13 and up only.
Dancing Poppies by Artist Florence Ng
Dancing Poppies by Artist Florence Ng Artist Impression
In times of war, the human spirit perseveres not only through resilience but also creativity. As we reflect on the courage and formidable spirit of those interned in Changi Goal during the Japanese Occupation, let us appreciate the human ability to find joy in simple acts of creativity.
This poppy installation by artist Florence Ng features kinetic elements that capture sunlight and move together with the wind, highlighting the red poppy as a symbol of remembrance with hope and joy. This exhibit will run from 17 February to 17 August at Changi Chapel and Museum.
From 17 February until 10 March, complete your visit and make your own paper poppy flower at the last stop of the exhibition. Pen down your thoughts and head to the Chapel to ‘plant’ it.
Makan with Seniors (World War Two edition)
Makan with Seniors celebrates seniors’ stories, breaks down stereotypes and creates friendships over food on 24 February (Sat), 12pm to 3pm at the Reunion Social Space, Level 1, National Museum of Singapore. This special edition, organised for Battle for Singapore 2024, will focus on second-generation war memories and the legacy of World War Two in Singapore.
Join us if you are a senior (aged 60 and above) who has stories to share or a youth (aged 35 and below) interested to
find out more about the war through personal accounts! Participants will be paired up or grouped together to converse while having a meal together.
Registration is free, sign-up via [email protected]. Sign-ups are on a first-come first-served basis.
Peacetime Kitchen: Talk and Cooking Demonstration
The next day, at 2 to 4pm, taste and learn about the creativity and ingenuity of wartime cooks from their recipe legacies,
with dishes such as banana marmalade and coconut biscuits brought to new life for contemporary kitchens.
Award-winning food writer, culinary instructor and photographer Christopher Tan will share tales and tidbits in this talk and live demonstration of heritage dishes from popular cookbooks and personal notebooks written and used during World War Two.
Registration at peacetimekitchen-24.peatix.com. $21.80 per pax (inclusive of GST) includes talk, live cooking demonstration, as well as tasting of three dishes.
Wilderness Survival Skills with Beyond Expeditions SG
In times of war, survival skills play a critical role in enabling individuals to overcome adversity, secure essential resources and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
Pick up skills similar to those used by military troops in Singapore during wartime such as rope weaving, camouflage
techniques and map-reading skills from 17, 18, 24 & 25 February, 11AM to 4.30PM at various locations within RBC.
Survival activities are guided by a local outdoor adventure team, Beyond Expedition Singapore. This year, enjoy a more immersive experience as you travel through a forest in the dark in our special forest maze set-up. Complete all survival stations and bring home a mystery gift!
Twinned Tours: Battle of Pasir Panjang and Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Explore both Reflections at Bukit Chandu (RBC) and key sights of Pasir Panjang and Kent
Ridge, and find out more about the last stand of the Malay Regiment during World War Two in
Singapore as well as the story of Bukit Chandu itself.
Happening on 2 March, from 9am to 11.30am and 11.30am to 1pm, the tour starts at Kent Ridge, where heritage researcher Sarafian Salleh will trace the route taken by Japanese imperial forces and the 1st Malay Regiment led by Lieutenant Adnan Saidi during the Battle of Pasir Panjang in 1942.
Continue on to a docent-guided tour of RBC, which presents a multi-faceted look at Bukit Chandu and Pasir Panjang, while inviting participants to reflect on our nation’s wartime experience and the brave sacrifice of the soldiers.
Registration at RBC-pasirpanjang24.peatix.com. $21.80 per pax (inclusive of GST) includes two tours. This programme is for ages 13 and up only.
Loyal and True: A Theatrical Experience at Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Finally, on 3 March, from 3pm to 3.30pm and 4.30pm to 5pm, Immerse yourself in the story of the Malay Regiment in this interactive theatrical experience!
Hear from the characters about their thoughts and feelings regarding their experiences during World War Two, and discover the heroic and human aspects of the Malay Regiment. Registration at RBC-loyalandtrue24.peatix.com. $16 per pax (inclusive of GST). This programme is recommended for ages 13 and up.
