Discover the Battlebox
THE BATTLEBOX STORY
Built in 1936, the Battlebox is a former WWII British underground command centre inside Fort Canning Hill in the heart of Singapore City. It was part of the headquarters of Malaya Command, the army which defended Malaya and Singapore in WWII. It was inside the Battlebox that the British made the decision to surrender Singapore to the invading Japanese on 15 February 1942.
Today, the Battlebox is a museum managed by Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd. Relaunched on 13 February 2016, the restored underground command centre unveils the true causes behind “the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British history”.
Your visit contributes to the costs of running and maintaining this priceless historical monument.
We are proud to be the #1 Museum in Singapore & #6 Museum in Asia on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site!
Today, the Battlebox is a museum managed by Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd. Relaunched on 13 February 2016, the restored underground command centre unveils the true causes behind “the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British history”.
Your visit contributes to the costs of running and maintaining this priceless historical monument.
We are proud to be the #1 Museum in Singapore & #6 Museum in Asia on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site!
TOURS
THE BATTLEBOX TOUR™
A Story of Strategy & Surrender
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Meeting Point: Battlebox Visitor Centre
(Entry to the Battlebox is exclusively via guided tours only)
Meeting Point: Battlebox Visitor Centre
(Entry to the Battlebox is exclusively via guided tours only)
Embark on an unforgettable tour where our experienced docent will take you 9 metres underground into the Battlebox, an authentic World War II secret underground command centre built in the late 1930s. Step back in time to discover why and how Singapore fell to the Japanese in just 70 days. Explore the maze of rooms within the Battlebox, and learn how they functioned during the war. Through faithful recreations and authentic artefacts paired with insightful commentary and immersive shows, discover the true causes behind "the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British history". Relive history where the momentous decision to surrender Singapore to the Japanese was made on 15 February 1942, marking the beginning of the end of the British Empire, and the start of the darkest chapter in Singapore's history.
TOUR SCHEDULE
The Battlebox is open daily, including public holidays
MONDAY |
MONDAYS which are public holidays TUESDAY - SUNDAY |
- - 1.30pm 2.45pm 4.00pm |
9.45am 11.00am 1.30pm 2.45pm 4.00pm |
TOUR RATES
ADULT |
CHILD (7-12 years old) |
S$20 |
S$10 |
Due to high demand, we strongly recommend booking tickets online to ensure entry into the Battlebox. Should tickets for your desired tour slot be sold-out online, kindly contact the Battlebox team for reservations. Reservations are subject to availability as we have a limited number of tour slots reserved for walk-ins and phone/email reservations. Please note that online ticketing for Battlebox tours closes 24 hours before the tour commences. |
Due to popular demand and private bookings, please note that the Battlebox tours are UNAVAILABLE on these dates and time slots:
Wed, 22 January 2020 - 9.45am
Fri, 14 February 2020 - 9.45am & 11.00am
Wed, 20 May 2020 - 4.00 pm
We encourage you to book early to experience the historic Battlebox,
an authentic WWII underground command centre and #1 Museum in Singapore.
Wed, 22 January 2020 - 9.45am
Fri, 14 February 2020 - 9.45am & 11.00am
Wed, 20 May 2020 - 4.00 pm
We encourage you to book early to experience the historic Battlebox,
an authentic WWII underground command centre and #1 Museum in Singapore.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
✔ Entry to the Battlebox is exclusively via guided tours only
To ensure optimal experience, maximum capacity for daily guided tours is 25 persons and is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour timing to register at Battlebox Visitor Centre.
✖ Battlebox tours are not suitable for children aged below 7
To ensure optimal experience, maximum capacity for daily guided tours is 25 persons and is on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour timing to register at Battlebox Visitor Centre.
✖ Battlebox tours are not suitable for children aged below 7
OF GRAVES, GUNS & BATTLES™
A Tour of Fort Canning Hill & Battlebox
by The Original Singapore Walks®
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
Meeting Point: Battlebox Visitor Centre
Meeting Point: Battlebox Visitor Centre
Explore beyond the Battlebox on this extended, 2½-hour tour, which includes Fort Canning Hill, a hill with a rich history going back 700 years to the era of Malay kings. Tread lightly, for treasures lie beneath the historic hill in the heart of the city – the spot where both 14th century ‘Singapura’ and modern Singapore were born. Trace the rise and fall of great empires and hear stories of rulers who commanded from the hill, and the empire-builders who were buried on its slopes. Discover the world-changing story of a humble spice. Visit graves, a colonial fort and re-live one of the most important battles in history. Venture deep underground into the Battlebox, a former WWII secret underground command centre where the decision to surrender Singapore was made, and gain deeper insight into Singapore’s wartime history. Don’t miss this exhilarating journey back in time at the once “Forbidden Hill”!
Inclusive of Battlebox Admission (worth $20!)
TOUR SCHEDULE
MONDAY & THURSDAY (excluding Public Holidays*) |
2.00pm |
*This tour does not run on public holidays. Please see below for a list of public holidays in Singapore.
Public Holidays in 2020: 1 JAN, 25 JAN, 27 JAN, 10 APR, 1 MAY, 7 MAY, 25 MAY, 31 JUL, 10 AUG, 14 NOV, 25 DEC 2020
Public Holidays in 2020: 1 JAN, 25 JAN, 27 JAN, 10 APR, 1 MAY, 7 MAY, 25 MAY, 31 JUL, 10 AUG, 14 NOV, 25 DEC 2020
TOUR RATES
ADULT |
CHILD (7-12 years old) |
S$42 |
S$20 |
Tickets are also available at Battlebox Visitor Centre on a first-come-first-served basis. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour timing to register at Battlebox Visitor Centre.
(Above) An original painting commissioned by Singapore History Consultants. See this and other historical paintings for yourself during your Battlebox tour!
VISIT THE BATTLEBOX
Battlebox Visitor Centre
2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622 (Fort Canning Park)
Open daily from 9.30am-5.30pm
Open daily from 9.30am-5.30pm
Entry to Battlebox is exclusively through guided tours only. Guided tours are available daily (last tour & entry into Battlebox at 4pm). Purchase your tour tickets at the Battlebox Visitor Centre, which also offers a wide range of memorabilia, books and souvenirs. To ensure optimal experience, maximum capacity for daily guided tours is 25 persons and is on a first-come-first-served basis. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour timing to register at Battlebox Visitor Centre. Battlebox staff reserve the right to cap tour numbers for safety reasons and to ensure the tour experience is not compromised.
GET IN TOUCH
CALL US+65 6338 6133
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EMAIL USenquiry@battlebox.com.sg
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ASSOCIATE COMPANIES & ATTRACTIONS
SINGAPORE HISTORY CONSULTANTSThe Battlebox is managed by Singapore History Consultants Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based heritage and research consultancy established since 1995.
JOURNEYSCreator of The Original Singapore Walks®, Journeys is an award-winning heritage specialist and travel company with a special expertise in heritage-based tours in Singapore
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THE ORIGINAL SINGAPORE WALKS®Created by heritage specialist Journeys Pte Ltd, join our award-winning heritage tours offering insightful, off-the-beaten-path experiences in Singapore.
HAW PAR VILLAManaged by Journeys Pte Ltd, explore the eclectic Asian cultural park, home to over 1,000 sculptures & dioramas reflecting a wealth of Asian culture, history, philosophy and religion.
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