Changi Chapel & Museum

Overview

The Changi Chapel & Museum is a deeply moving museum documenting the experiences of Allied POWs and civilians interned by the Japanese at Changi during World War II.

Highlights

• Personal Stories: Letters, drawings, and personal items from POWs and internees.
• Changi Chapel: A replica of the wartime chapel built by POWs.
• Interactive Displays: Multimedia displays bringing individual stories to life.

History

Changi Prison was used by the Japanese as a major internment site from 1942 to 1945. The museum preserves the stories of the approximately 50,000 people who were imprisoned there.

Visitor Tips

• Free Admission: No entry charge.
• Allow Reflection Time: The museum is small but emotionally powerful.
• Duration: 1 hour.