Admission to Battlebox

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Visit the former British underground command center in Fort Canning Hill in Singapore, and learn the story of the headquarters for the Malaya Command army that defended Singapore during World War II

Highlights

Enter the room where the British, Australian and Indian Army commanders surrendered Singapore
See a reconstruction of an air defense plotting room
Discover how the Battlebox was a self-sufficient command center during World War II

Description

Journey back to a fateful February morning in 1942 when surrender stared the British, Australian and Indian Army commanders in the face after 70 days of brutal fighting in Malaya and Singapore. Once known as an “impregnable fortress” of the British Empire, Singapore was about to fall. Enter the Battlebox command center and investigate the momentous decision to surrender the city to the Japanese, marking the beginning of the end of the British Empire and the start of Singapore's darkest chapter. Embrace your bold side and step into this 1930s war bunker. You will come away with an unforgettable experience and a deeper understanding of the Fall of Singapore.

Includes

Admission to the Battlebox - repeat entry valid throughout the day Time to explore Battlebox on your own

Important Information

This tour is not suitable for children younger than 7 years old
This activity is not wheelchair accessible. For wheelchair/stroller access, there is only one flight of steps entering and leaving the Battlebox, while the rest of the bunker is level • Battlebox reserves the right to cancel complimentary guided tours