The Battle Box, Military museum in Fort Canning Park, Singapore
The Battle Box contains 27 rooms and two entrances within a concrete underground bunker located 9 meters beneath Fort Canning Hill.
During World War II, Lieutenant-General Percival made the decision to surrender Singapore to Japanese forces inside this military command center in 1942.
The museum presents exhibits illustrating the military operations and living conditions of British forces defending Singapore during World War II.
Visitors can access the Battle Box through guided tours daily between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with adult tickets priced at 20 Singapore dollars.
The bunker features an original cat ladder escape hatch and reinforced concrete walls designed to withstand direct bomb impacts.
Location: Museum Planning Area
Inception: 1997
Opening Hours: 09:30-17:30
Phone: +6563386133
Email: enquiry@battlebox.com.sg
Website: http://battlebox.com.sg
GPS coordinates: 1.29612,103.84623
Latest update: May 21, 2025 00:42
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