A beacon of hope for the hopeless. The Changi Chapel, housed within the open-air courtyard of the Museum, is a symbolic replica of the many chapels built during the Japanese Occupation. Built by Changi Prison inmates, it stands as a monument to those who maintained their faith and dignity during those dark years.

Letters, photographs, drawings and personal effects in the Museum relate the agony of the Japanese Occupation (1942-45) and imprisonment for more than 50,000 civilians and soldiers in Changi. One of the museum’s main highlights is the replica of The Changi Murals, a series of magnificent wall paintings recreated from the originals painted by bombardier Stanley Warren.

Screenings of videos such as ‘Changi Through The Eyes of Haxworth’ and ‘Elizabeth Choy’ are held regularly.

An open-air café provides refreshments for visitors in a rustic setting. The garden surrounding the cafe features a collection of local garden plants that Singapore homes typically planted during the Japanese Occupation to supplement their daily diets.