Changi Chapel and Museum, Singapore: Hours, Address, Changi Chapel and Museum Reviews: 4.5/5
Changi Chapel and Museum
Changi Chapel and Museum
4.5
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
About
The newly revamped Changi Chapel and Museum (CCM) features new content and artefacts presented in an intimate and engaging format to tell the story of the prisoners of war and civilians interned in Changi prison camp during the Japanese Occupation. As part of the revamp, the National Museum of Singapore which manages Changi Museum has been collecting stories and personal objects from families of former internees that emphasise their personal experiences. The museum’s narrative is centred on remembrance and reflection, encouraging visitors to contemplate both the hardships that the internees underwent, as well as their courage and resilience in the face of difficulties.
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KJO74
426 contributions
Family
We spent a good hour going through the museum today. The content is modern and well presented and unlike other museums you don’t feel like you are overwhelmed with content and facts figures by the end. It really is well done!!
I would recommend doing the Battlebox tour before this museum as you will find it is a follow on from a lot of the content you have already learnt.
A modern touch is the top it tour guide. First time I have ever seen this and again it worked well with the content and exhibits.
Getting there:
- MRT to Upper Changi
- follow the exit signs to Bus 2.
- once on bus 2 it is seven stops
I would recommend doing the Battlebox tour before this museum as you will find it is a follow on from a lot of the content you have already learnt.
A modern touch is the top it tour guide. First time I have ever seen this and again it worked well with the content and exhibits.
Getting there:
- MRT to Upper Changi
- follow the exit signs to Bus 2.
- once on bus 2 it is seven stops
Written July 2, 2022
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Ken-of-Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia19 contributions
The museum is just the right size to be able to take everything in. It uses old photographs, objects, written and spoken words to convey the experiences of mainly Australian prisoners of war in a camp run by the Japanese during World War 2. As well as their notebooks, uniforms and everyday objects, there are also artistic sketches, wall murals, embroidered cloths and other little things that they made. In the face of overcrowding and inadequate food, prisoners kept up their morale through work, reading, education, worship, sports, concerts, art and literature. They ingeniously made many necessities such as soap and shaving gear and were able to grow some food. The images of these emaciated men stare back at you with proud faces from a difficult past and one can only feel respect and admiration for their unconquerable spirit.
The staff are extremely friendly and you can follow a talking robot through the rooms. This uncrowded museum is well worth a visit not only for history buffs but also for anyone wanting to understand how humans can cope with and ultimately triumph over adversity.
The staff are extremely friendly and you can follow a talking robot through the rooms. This uncrowded museum is well worth a visit not only for history buffs but also for anyone wanting to understand how humans can cope with and ultimately triumph over adversity.
Written May 7, 2022
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Andrea Goh
Singapore, Singapore43 contributions
Family
The place is well taken care of, very minimalistic design, replicates the Changi Chapel and tells the history of Changi. Alot of voice recordings to listen to and even has a prison cell replicated. There is also only one Changi Tree left around in the vicinity.
Written July 5, 2021
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DTKJSG
18 contributions
Couples
An informative and sensitively done exhibition and narrative. Size is just perfect for an hour or so and do read the descriptions especially of the murals. We loved the ability to use a stylus for the touch panels. The chapel was serene and lovely. In all, a thoughtful museum. Thanks also to Ithin and the reception team who were helpful and professional The Bark restaurant next door is tasty and a convenient place to rest. A meaningful day out and visit - do go!
Written July 18, 2021
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RNC007
6 contributions
Thoroughly enjoyed walking around reading and listening to the material on offer. Informative and at times shocking to hear the stories of what happened to the POW's. My uncle unfortunately spent time here and survived. One of the lucky ones.
Written May 16, 2022
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jordanamman23
amman16 contributions
Getting there may not be easy as you need to MRT and then bus and signage at MRT is not good to know which side of road to catch bus. Museum was interesting and many unknown aspects covered. Quite emotional at times. The chapel is as pictured but nice to sit and reflect.
Written January 3, 2022
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emol26
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
This beautiful museum has been set up as a memorial to those who suffered and died during the 2nd World War.
The museum is situated just outside the present Changi Prison and not far from the Changi Airport.
Admission is free, but you need to pay for a self guided tour. Looking back I really didn't need the self guided tour - the exhibits are self explanatory You need about an hour or two to do the museum justice.
I learnt so much! I knew that Australian soldiers were involved (my great uncle died there) but I had not understood the involvement of the local people and how they suffered -in particular the ethnic Chinese.
The museum is very easy to get to by public transport - train to Tanah Merah and then the number 2 bus, or you can get the number 2 bus from Victoria Street in the central down town Bugis area. My bus diver alerted me when we were at the stop.
The museum is situated just outside the present Changi Prison and not far from the Changi Airport.
Admission is free, but you need to pay for a self guided tour. Looking back I really didn't need the self guided tour - the exhibits are self explanatory You need about an hour or two to do the museum justice.
I learnt so much! I knew that Australian soldiers were involved (my great uncle died there) but I had not understood the involvement of the local people and how they suffered -in particular the ethnic Chinese.
The museum is very easy to get to by public transport - train to Tanah Merah and then the number 2 bus, or you can get the number 2 bus from Victoria Street in the central down town Bugis area. My bus diver alerted me when we were at the stop.
Written January 12, 2009
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Wonder A
Singapore379 contributions
Friends
A museum dedicated to Singapore's history during the Second World War. Take your time to browse through the magnificent wall paintings which were painstaking recreated from the originals by Bombardier Stanley Warren. The museum serves as an important educational institution and resource centre for all Singaporeans. No wonder Singaporeans are so proud of their country! If time permits, one should also take a "seat" at the chapel to get a feel of the place and think of the events that had taken place during the Japanese occupation unrevealing in one's mind!
To end the trip, there's a restaurant just next to the chapel where one could feast on good Western food. In order to get a taste on the various food, its advisable to order different food and share them.
To end the trip, there's a restaurant just next to the chapel where one could feast on good Western food. In order to get a taste on the various food, its advisable to order different food and share them.
Written December 5, 2013
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Odyssey33005
Sydney Australia2 contributions
I live in Sydney Australia and my father survived over 2 years working on the "death railway" in WW2.
On the way home from a resort holiday, my wife and I & two daughters (11 & 13 ) spent two days in Singapore.
Eager to learn more about what my father had experienced during the war we visited the Changi Chapel & museum.
Catching a taxi from Orchard Rd we arrived within 40 minutes at the museum. The taxi driver agreed to wait for 1 hour as the museum was "quite small and this was all the time we would need".
Admission is free and guided tours (at a small cost but recommended) are available.
The video story of Elizabeth Choy ( a nurse who was tortured for giving assistance to injured POW's ) was very moving.
We then spent two unforgettable hours as the guide explained events leading up to the invasion of Singapore, the origins of the work Changi, background information on the feats of courage and survival shown by the POW's.
The opportunity to write a message in the visitors book gave our children a chance to continue some family connection with an impotant part of world history.
We had a most moving and unforgettable experience !
We purchased some historical books and post cards to allow us to contnue to learn and understand what life was like in the 1940's for prisoners.
A must see for anyone with a family member who was affected by the invasion of Singapore.
Highly recommended - an experience not to be missed.
We returned to the city by Taxi at a total cost of $60 (including 2 hrs waiting time ). The Changi Chapel experience provides a spiritual contrast to the remainder of the afternoon spent shopping in Singapores modern temples of consumerism.
On the way home from a resort holiday, my wife and I & two daughters (11 & 13 ) spent two days in Singapore.
Eager to learn more about what my father had experienced during the war we visited the Changi Chapel & museum.
Catching a taxi from Orchard Rd we arrived within 40 minutes at the museum. The taxi driver agreed to wait for 1 hour as the museum was "quite small and this was all the time we would need".
Admission is free and guided tours (at a small cost but recommended) are available.
The video story of Elizabeth Choy ( a nurse who was tortured for giving assistance to injured POW's ) was very moving.
We then spent two unforgettable hours as the guide explained events leading up to the invasion of Singapore, the origins of the work Changi, background information on the feats of courage and survival shown by the POW's.
The opportunity to write a message in the visitors book gave our children a chance to continue some family connection with an impotant part of world history.
We had a most moving and unforgettable experience !
We purchased some historical books and post cards to allow us to contnue to learn and understand what life was like in the 1940's for prisoners.
A must see for anyone with a family member who was affected by the invasion of Singapore.
Highly recommended - an experience not to be missed.
We returned to the city by Taxi at a total cost of $60 (including 2 hrs waiting time ). The Changi Chapel experience provides a spiritual contrast to the remainder of the afternoon spent shopping in Singapores modern temples of consumerism.
Written April 29, 2005
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Arthur V
Perth, Australia1,236 contributions
Changi Prison is one of the unique places to visit whilst in Singapore although it isn't for everyone. If you are British, Australian or New Zealander Changi means a lot more than just a prison, it is a place where many of our soldiers died whilst in captivity under the Japanese occupation.
Every time I go to Singapore I always make a trip to the prison to pay my respects to those that died and to reflect on the hardship imposed on those that survived. It is a wonderful place, well maintained by the Singaporeans and is an excellent venue to show your children how their ancestors fought, died and survived the atrocities that abound during wars.
Take the time to wander through the exhibits and read the stories of those that were captured at the fall of Singapore and the struggles that they endured until liberated by the Allied Forces. War is not pleasant and I would not wish it on anyone but for those of us who have served and fought Changi is an inspiration to all and a reminder of why we fight.
It is well worth the effort and time to visit.
Every time I go to Singapore I always make a trip to the prison to pay my respects to those that died and to reflect on the hardship imposed on those that survived. It is a wonderful place, well maintained by the Singaporeans and is an excellent venue to show your children how their ancestors fought, died and survived the atrocities that abound during wars.
Take the time to wander through the exhibits and read the stories of those that were captured at the fall of Singapore and the struggles that they endured until liberated by the Allied Forces. War is not pleasant and I would not wish it on anyone but for those of us who have served and fought Changi is an inspiration to all and a reminder of why we fight.
It is well worth the effort and time to visit.
Written August 8, 2009
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Fangfairy
Perth, Australia55 contributions
Is it too far to get to Changi in a taxi from city? What is best way to get there to do audio tour, not organised tour?
Peter R
Sydney, Australia35 contributions
We caught a train and a bus. It was easy. You could take a taxi from the train station I think it was Tampines station. We were there in November 2017
Rosalian H
Perth, Australia10 contributions
We will be in Singapore Sat 27th Jan, Sunday 28th and Monday 29th - will the Changi Museum be open as have read it is due to close soon for renovation.
Pompeyken
Inverness, UK27 contributions
Hello. glad to answer your question. The Changi Museum will not be closing untll March.
Open from 9:30 till 5 on Saturday and Sunday. Free admission
Cheers, and enjoy. Ken
Spintara
Wellington, Australia19 contributions
Hi, We are staying in Batam, do you need a hotel to be picked up from or can you meet at the departure point? Thanks in advance
Birt1964
Melbourne, Australia2,203 contributions
Hi we were staying at Marina Bay and got a taxi from the hotel. It cost less than $25.00 for a return trip. The staff at the museum will call the return taxi for you.
Karen N
Melbourne, Australia39 contributions
Hi there,
Many people seem to do a guided day tour in conjunction with the museum tour. I'm not able to do they days they operate, is it still worth doing the audio tour of the museum only?
thanks for any help and advise.
Penguin2501
Brisbane16 contributions
Yes, definitely! I found that doing the audio tour in my own time, meant that I did not feel rushed, I was able to look at the exhibits in detail and take time to absorb the information. Give yourself 3-4 hours to get out there, do the audio tour and then get back into the CBD, or whereever you are staying.
charleskerry
Nottingham, UK1 contribution
We are visiting in April.
How long should we allow for a visit to Changi that means we can so it justice ?
Agnes G
Hong Kong, China38 contributions
Ops, I missed your question. It only takes about 1.5 - 2hours to tour the whole place.
brenluDublin
Dublin13 contributions
Another posting mentioned recently that the Changi Museum was closing for renovations soon. Did you hear any mention of that while you were in Singapore?
Ian F
Hockley, UK9 contributions
well worth it also try Battlebox and The Ford Factory where the surrender took place.
Ritty P
Quezon City, Philippines163 contributions
How do I get to this place from Changi Airport? I intend to go to this museum first after arriving at the airport around 10am and before I go to Adler Hostel. Also how do I commute from this place to Adler Hostel? Thanks.
686busymumma
Darwin, Australia16 contributions
Best way would be to book a cab or car at the airport and get them to wait for you while you tour. We did this and cost us $50S. We thought this was good value.
Martin W
Saffron Walden, UK18 contributions
How can we ask to see the real murals? They were painted by my wife's great uncle. Lots of places on the web say you can make a request and museum website has an email address to do so - but that email address is not known and the museum has not responded to my email to them :-(
Martin W
Saffron Walden, UK18 contributions
Thank you for your answers so far - the murals in the museum are reproductions of the originals and, although I am sure they are very good, my wife would like to try and see the originals by her great uncle Stanley, as restored by him over 3 trips. They are still in the room used as the infirmary when he was imprisoned there.
They can still be seen, if you get permission - it is finding the right people to ask for that permission that is tricky.
I'll try calling the museum during their open hours and not just using email.
Gloria_hopkins
Essex1 contribution
Why is it so expensive to visit prison and how much is it now
dave c
Warrington, UK88 contributions
We travelled by mrt and bus which was very cheap = there was a charge for the audio commentary at the museum which was n't cheap - however well worth it . Donation box was available outside at the chapel area. There is little / not much left of the prison itself. It is easy to do by yourself. The tour companies have time constraints with their itinerarys- doing under your own steam leaves you as long as you need to explore a very detailed history of the prison and the sadness associated with it.
Gloria_hopkins
Essex1 contribution
What no bus
Darren A
Dymchurch, UK60 contributions
get the 1st one going by on the way you came, in a few stops your be in changi village, there you have far more bus's a taxi rank, a nice place to eat, a real Singapore town to explore and a easy route home, if you walk across the road I think the bus back to tampines MRT is the 29
Frequently Asked Questions about Changi Chapel and Museum
- Changi Chapel and Museum is open:
- Tue - Sun 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Hotels near Changi Chapel and Museum:
- (1.01 mi) Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, an IHG Hotel
- (2.81 mi) Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
- (0.92 mi) Ambassador Transit Hotel Terminal 3
- (1.13 mi) Yotel Air Singapore Changi Airport
- (1.18 mi) Ambassador Transit Hotel Terminal 2
- Restaurants near Changi Chapel and Museum:
- (0.28 mi) Porta Porta Italian Restaurant
- (0.29 mi) Ding Heng
- (0.43 mi) The Catch
- (0.43 mi) Restaurant HOME
- (1.11 mi) Violet Oon Singapore