Hello! Singapore Top Pick | Battlebox

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Located inside Fort Canning Hill, the Battlebox was once a top-secret bunker that was built to be bombproof and self- sufficient. Constructed in 1936, it served as an underground command centre for British-led troops in Singapore during World War II. It was also inside the Battlebox that the British made the momentous decision on 15 February 1942 to surrender Singapore to the Japanese forces.

Visitors can join The Battlebox Tour, which is held three to five times a day. Guides will take participants through the bunker’s historical functions and the events that led to the fall of Malaya and Singapore to the Japanese. Entry to Battlebox is via guided tours only.

Many history enthusiasts love visiting the Battlebox. Hello! Singapore can take you there when you book a private customised tour. If you want to explore the museum in your own time, here’s how to get there.

Address: Fort Canning Park, 2 Cox Terrace
Tel: +65 6320 0581
Contact: Dennis Lim
Website: https://battlebox.sg
Email: enquiries@battlebox.sg
Cost: The base cost of entry is FOC, and there are paid, personal audio tours for visitors. Write in to enquire about group bookings.
Opening Hours: Wednesday -Sunday 9.30am to 5pm
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut Station