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Changi Chapel and Museum

1000 Upper Changi Rd N, Singapore 507707, Singapore
65 6214 2451
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Ranked #9 of 287 attractions in Singapore
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Type: Specialty 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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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

a most moving experience it gives you an insight of those poor P.O W 'S suffered at the hands of the japanesse in the second world war very emotional..

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Off the beaten track but a must go if you want a bit of Singapore which is real, not pre-packaged and commercialized. It is only a short drive away from Changi Village, a foodie heaven and should be part of the itinerary when you visit the Changi Chapel and Museum.

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Pontefract, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Took a public bus from the city which drops you right outside.Its a sad tale but it shows you how the captured people survived all the trauma and the ones that didnt Everyone kids and all should visit this place Its free to get in and they have a nice cafe on site

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Well presented, FREE entry (unless you wanted headphones). I didn't, the photos and the pieces spoke for themselves. Quite an emotional visit especially the personal messages from other visitors. Very moving indeed.

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Singapore, Singapore
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

The exhibits make you very emotional. The place has lots of info related to the history of Changi Prison. The trip however is long by bus if you stay in the city area. There are nothing else nearby unless you do not mind making a trip just to spend an hour or two there.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW

Well worth a visit,very comprehensive coverage of Changi's history, but very moving, especially as I was an intern in Sime Road from 1942+...

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

It might be small and a little out of town but is worth a visit especially if you have any interest in history. I Paid the s$8 for the head set, and it was well worth it. It brought the whole place to life. Hearing the voices of the POWs almost brought me to tears.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

Although the Chapel and Museum are quite small, there is a lot of information on display. Pictures and writings from soldiers and civilians. It is quite moving when reading some of the messages left in the Chapel by relatives of soldiers who died in Changi.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

For Australian travellers, this is a must. The Museum tells the story of Japan's occupation of Singapore from 1942 - 1945 through the stories of those interned within Changi Prison and Changi Village. This included all foreigners and army personnel from Britain, Australia and the Netherlands.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

If you are interested in history especially in the Japanese Occupation, you must visit this place. The museum is far from town but it is not isolated as it is accessible by public bus and taxis. There is so much to learn from this place.

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