" Very informative tour would recommend to any one interested in learning about this tragic part of Singapore & the commonwealth's history. "
21 April 2023
Anynomous
" The Battlebox is a former WWII underground bunker, located in Fort Canning Park. We went on the "A Story of Strategy and Surrender" tour, which lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. It was an educational experience — the guide explained the lead up to the Battle of Singapore as we visited various rooms and saw how the British military used the bunker as a command centre.
Entrance into the bunker is by guided tours only. (A pity as I'd have liked to spend more time perusing the displays in each room!) Booking tickets online is recommended as tours tend to fill up quickly.
The museum website has detailed directions on how to get there from the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Walking there takes 15 minutes at most, but be prepared for several flights of stairs! Visit for a dose of history, and for a stroll around the lovely Fort Canning Park! "
06 April 2023
Anynomous
" Got the 1,5 hour tour and can advise it. The guide really knows the story, the details and masters her English. One minor point: it's mostly an empty bunker. Autjentic artifacts from WW II are missing a bit. I'm used to the European WW II museums and this one doesn't come close. "
23 March 2023
Anynomous
" Intresting place to learn about the history of singapore. the guide was very friendly during the trip in the museum. i only gave 4 stars as i think that place is abit scary and not very suitable for kids. The battlebox is also not very stuffy when there is alot of people around. overall, i really enjoyed the trip "
02 February 2023
Anynomous
" Really excellent tour. We have previously been to the national museum and changi, but this was a very engaging and detailed explanation of the days leading up to the surrender, as well as good overview and context of the Pacific War. "
31 December 2022
Anynomous
" Best tour that you can have in SG. Very informative on country's WW2 history and it's underground base in Fort Canning. Good job on the people behind the place's restoration and tour programme. "
04 November 2023
Anynomous
" This was a fantastic 1 hour overview of the 1942 invasion of Singapore and the war in the Pacific. The tour was conducted in the old British underground command center in Fort Canning Park. Definitely worth the visit. "
21 September 2023
Anynomous
" The Battle Box is the popular name of the underground command centre constructed under Fort Canning, Singapore, as an emergency, bomb-proof command centre during the Malayan Campaign and the Battle of Singapore "
26 August 2023
Anynomous
" This was a great way to spend an hour or so in Singapore. I am very interested in WWII history, and I think local tours can be a great way to see it from a new perspective. Our guide was very informative and entertaining. Our group was small so we had plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Our guide mentioned that they were preparing for the upcoming anniversary, so the tour was in a state of transition. Despite that, it was still excellent. I highly recommend adding this to your list of things to do when visiting Singapore. It's also a nice way to escape the heat since it's all underground. ;) "
15 April 2023
Anynomous
" Even if you are not a history buff this is a very interesting place to visit please please contact first to arrange your tour as can be fully booked. A guide will explain the history of the battle box and be happy to answer any questions a great way to spend a couple of hours.
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11 February 2023
Anynomous
" Great effort to retell the infamous fall of Singapore to Japan early in ww2 using the original command bunker in the heart of downturn. Spoilt by currently only doing guided tours, not self-guided. The one hour is not enough to soak it all in, nor even deliver the info posted on the steel and concrete walls. Not enough time at all. So although it was very good, I was very disappointed. Only six months old, so self guided tours could be available when you go. "
Anynomous
" Very informative tour would recommend to any one interested in learning about this tragic part of Singapore & the commonwealth's history. "
21 April 2023Anynomous
" The Battlebox is a former WWII underground bunker, located in Fort Canning Park. We went on the "A Story of Strategy and Surrender" tour, which lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. It was an educational experience — the guide explained the lead up to the Battle of Singapore as we visited various rooms and saw how the British military used the bunker as a command centre.
06 April 2023Entrance into the bunker is by guided tours only. (A pity as I'd have liked to spend more time perusing the displays in each room!) Booking tickets online is recommended as tours tend to fill up quickly.
The museum website has detailed directions on how to get there from the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Walking there takes 15 minutes at most, but be prepared for several flights of stairs! Visit for a dose of history, and for a stroll around the lovely Fort Canning Park! "
Anynomous
" Got the 1,5 hour tour and can advise it. The guide really knows the story, the details and masters her English. One minor point: it's mostly an empty bunker. Autjentic artifacts from WW II are missing a bit. I'm used to the European WW II museums and this one doesn't come close. "
23 March 2023Anynomous
" Intresting place to learn about the history of singapore. the guide was very friendly during the trip in the museum. i only gave 4 stars as i think that place is abit scary and not very suitable for kids. The battlebox is also not very stuffy when there is alot of people around. overall, i really enjoyed the trip "
02 February 2023Anynomous
" Really excellent tour. We have previously been to the national museum and changi, but this was a very engaging and detailed explanation of the days leading up to the surrender, as well as good overview and context of the Pacific War. "
31 December 2022Anynomous
" Best tour that you can have in SG. Very informative on country's WW2 history and it's underground base in Fort Canning. Good job on the people behind the place's restoration and tour programme. "
04 November 2023Anynomous
" This was a fantastic 1 hour overview of the 1942 invasion of Singapore and the war in the Pacific. The tour was conducted in the old British underground command center in Fort Canning Park. Definitely worth the visit. "
21 September 2023Anynomous
" The Battle Box is the popular name of the underground command centre constructed under Fort Canning, Singapore, as an emergency, bomb-proof command centre during the Malayan Campaign and the Battle of Singapore "
26 August 2023Anynomous
" This was a great way to spend an hour or so in Singapore. I am very interested in WWII history, and I think local tours can be a great way to see it from a new perspective. Our guide was very informative and entertaining. Our group was small so we had plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Our guide mentioned that they were preparing for the upcoming anniversary, so the tour was in a state of transition. Despite that, it was still excellent. I highly recommend adding this to your list of things to do when visiting Singapore. It's also a nice way to escape the heat since it's all underground. ;) "
15 April 2023Anynomous
" Even if you are not a history buff this is a very interesting place to visit please please contact first to arrange your tour as can be fully booked. A guide will explain the history of the battle box and be happy to answer any questions a great way to spend a couple of hours.
11 February 2023. "
Anynomous
" Great effort to retell the infamous fall of Singapore to Japan early in ww2 using the original command bunker in the heart of downturn. Spoilt by currently only doing guided tours, not self-guided. The one hour is not enough to soak it all in, nor even deliver the info posted on the steel and concrete walls. Not enough time at all. So although it was very good, I was very disappointed. Only six months old, so self guided tours could be available when you go. "
08 January 2023