Battlebox Tours and Tickets

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While entry to the Battlebox is free, you can pay for the Enhanced Experience, which includes an audio guide and increased access. Tickets cost foreign adults S$20 and children (ages 5–17) S$15, while Singaporean citizens and permanent residents receive a S$5 discount. Everyone needs an advanced reservation.

No, Battlebox does not offer guided tours. However, you can book the Enhanced Experience, which includes an audio guide to learn more about the museum’s exhibits. When reserving the audio guide experience, bring a smartphone and headphones if you can, as on-site devices are limited.

At the Battlebox, visitors will see exhibits that explain the end of the Malayan Campaign during World War II and see what these bunkers inside this military headquarters would have looked like. Here, you can learn about how the Japanese military captured Singapore in 1942 from its Allied defenders.

Yes, families can bring children to the Battlebox in Singapore. However, whether children find this museum interesting will depend on their individual interests. Some may find exploring this underground complex entertaining or be interested in learning about this chapter in history, while others may grow bored.

Yes, general photography is allowed at the Battlebox, but there are some rules regarding what is permitted. Flash photography, close-up photos of text displays, and historical photographs are not allowed. Contact the museum before visiting if you have specific filming or photography needs.