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Changi Chapel and Museum exhibits its history and dark past of prisoners of war who suffered and perished in World War II. In 2001, it was shifted from its original site to new site around the Changi Gaol. Several artifacts depict the period in the memorial when Singaporeans, especially prisoners of war, were being held in Changi Prison and suffered under Japanese rule on the war. It features lots of personal belongings, such as drawings, emotional letters, and pictures. This memorial beautifully tells the stories of over 50000 prisoners from 1942 to 1945.
For a nominal fee or for free, you can embark on a 1-hour guided Singapore Changi Chapel tour which covers the paintings which were made by several internees after years later. They redefined what life was like as a POW in a prison. You can also opt for audio tour or even stop by to explore a few informative footage and videos from the period. There is a clean collection of books which are very rare that depict how Singapore survived the war period, in its corner.
World War II was really tragic and shattering event which affected millions of lives across the world. This dark period was really very painful in Singapore for civilians who were forced to live along with Prisoners of War at the notorious Changi Prison on Japanese Occupation. It is a grave reminder to the life after disaster and it sheds lights towards the tragic events which happened from 1942 to 1945.
The museum was opened at its existing location on February 15, 2001, to remember 59th anniversary of Singapore’s fall to Japanese in the year 1942. You can explore the drawings, photographers, and prisoners’ letters and take a guided tour for 45 minutes across the site. You can also opt for audio tours about experiences of prisoners.
It is going to be a very memorable tour with your Singapore Family Tour Package. This site still stands to educate youth about both the heroics and horror during the war period in Singapore. You will find complete book collection on Changi as well as experience of POW in Far East at its shop.
Changi Museum was a space where civilian prisoners and POWs found closure with their families from the war. It has over 5000 records in online database. It documents civilian internees registered who were the prisoners during Japanese Occupation.