The Changi Museum

The Changi Chapel and Museum is a war museum dedicated to 's history during the Second World War and the Japanese occupation of Singapore. After the British Army was defeated by the Imperial Japanese Army in the Battle of Singapore, thousands of prisoners of war were imprisoned in for three and a half years.
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  • Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 9:30 AM—5:30 PM
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: war museum in Singaporr
  • Also known as: “Changi Chapel and Museum”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Changi Prison and Jewel Changi Airport.

Prison
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Complex, often known simply as , is a prison complex in the namesake district of in the of . It is the largest prison in the country, covering an area of about 50 ha, and the oldest still in operation since the closure of Outram Prison in 1963. is situated 570 metres south of The Changi Museum.

Shopping center
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is a nature-themed entertainment and retail complex surrounded by and linked to Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of in Singapore. is situated 2 km east of The Changi Museum.

Mosque
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The Al-Istighfar Mosque is a in , . The mosque is wheelchair accessible as there are ramps and a lift that serves all floors. The mosque is fully air conditioned in all of the prayer halls. is situated 1½ km northwest of The Changi Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Loyang and East Coast.

Neighborhood
is a subzone region located in the town of in the of Singapore. The region consists of three subzones, West, East and Flora Drive.

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The of is largely residential and offers few sights as such; most visitors just cross it on their way from and to Changi Airport. For Singaporeans, on the other hand, the main attractions are 20 km of white sandy beach and the food: this is the home of many of Singapore's culinary icons.

Neighborhood
Tampines formerly known as Tampenis, is the regional centre of the of . With a population of 290,090 living across its five subzones as of 2025, it is the most populous planning area in Singapore. is situated 2½ km west of The Changi Museum.

The Changi Museum

Latitude
1.36219° or 1° 21′ 44″ north
Longitude
103.97403° or 103° 58′ 27″ east
Open location code
6PH59X6F+VJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 315753904
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q5072000
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Tamil—“The Changi Museum” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “樟宜博物馆”
  • Chinese: “樟宜礼拜堂与博物馆”
  • German: “Changi Chapel and Museum”
  • Japanese: “チャンギ博物館”
  • Tamil: “சாங்கி அருங்காட்சியகம்”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Upper Changi Fire Post and Changi Heights Playground.

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