Former Ford Factory

A well designed, informative museum about the short history of the Japanese occupation of Singapore after the feeble British collapse. The exhibits are housed in the original art deco construct of the former frontage of the factory that was preserved. It is thoughtfully designed and of high quality. If you take your time, it could take about an hour+ to slowly digest all the information. Locals and tourists will find it a stimulating & a sobering reminder of the horrors of war, politics, power & the evil that men do. Lest we forget that there are no winners in war, only losers. A sweet and short lesson in history that's been well put together. Highly recommended. Tickets are free for residents & $7 for tourists. Parking is available onsite but limited to less than 30 lots. The bus stop is nearby, a short 5 min walk. About 10 min walk from the Rail Mall.

The Former Ford Factory is a historically significant museum in Singapore, marking the site of the British surrender to the Japanese in 1942. Its "Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies" exhibition offers a powerful and comprehensive account of this period through diverse perspectives, including recreated scenes, personal stories, and archival materials. It's a poignant and educational experience, highly recommended for understanding Singapore's wartime history. Admission is free for Singapore citizens and PRs; foreign visitors pay S$7.13.

Good: Quite a bit of information about WW2, a lot more detailed than what Singaporeans learned in school. Interactive exhibits. A highlight was to be in the room where the signatures for British surrender of Singapore to Japan. Not great: Not easy to get to by public transport. Verdict: If you're a history buff looking for a little more oomph, the is good. Otherwise, go once just to understand a little more of what happened then.

Located within a 5-10min walk from the newly openly Hume MRT station (DTL), this is easily a good visit to take in some historical knowledge or a visit to remind us of post, during and pre war world II. No ticketing required for Singaporeans and PR, just have to show them some identification such as Singpass or IC. The exhibition is neatly organised from pre/during and post world war II, with archives and summarised description easily understood. Depending on how much time you spend to look on each items/archives, a round look could take anywhere 30 minutes to as much as a few hours. Toilets are also very clean in this facility. In addition, staff behind the counter was very helpful, kind and direct us to the respective exhibits.

A place of historic significance for Singapore about the Second World War. The place is well preserved and maintained. Another place to learn about Singapore's history. They have some rare historic documents like current notes, maps dating back centuries, magazines, and newspaper clippings etc.

The tour at the Former Ford Factory takes place twice a day — once at 11:00 AM and again at 3:30 PM. Entry is free for Singaporeans and PRs, while foreign visitors are required to pay a small fee of SGD 3. The experience was truly informative, led by passionate volunteers who have a deep love for sharing Singapore’s wartime history. If you're someone who enjoys war stories, you’ll be especially moved when you step into the actual surrender meeting room — the very place where Lieutenant-General Arthur Percival met General Yamashita and signed Singapore’s surrender at exactly 6:20 PM on 15 February 1942. One of the most powerful moments is walking the same path that the four British representatives took as they approached the factory to surrender. These men were Lieutenant-General Percival, Brigadier Kenneth Ball, Brigadier Thomas Newbigging, and Lieutenant Colonel John Dalley. They had to walk that path not once, but twice — a haunting detail that stays with you as you retrace their steps. This place is definitely worth visiting. From stories of Changi Prison, tales of courage and survival, to the daily struggles during the Japanese Occupation, there’s so much to take in. I’ll certainly be coming back. The nearest MRT station is Hume, located along the Downtown Line (Blue Line).

Excellent place for a historical lesson about Singapore’s WWII period. Be prepared to spend at least 1-2 hours here.

Off the track and seemingly overlooked, which is disappointing as the FFF is packed with history, context and provides a great excursion. Located on the upper Bukit Timah Road, the unassuming entrance is a gateway to discovery and learning. The museum is contained within a fragment of the orginal factory but still gives a window to the past. With a combination of digital, video and artefact items from the war period the exhibition does a wonderful job of explaining both the broader geo-political context and the direct impact upon Singapore of the events in the late 30s and 40s.. The quality of the exhibition is outstanding and would thoroughly recommend the guided tour. When we went on a Sunday morning (sadly) there were only 5 visitors. See if you can spot the factual error in the original 1938 b&w film shown in the entrance area!. Anything less than 2 hours won't do justice to this treasure chest.