Total Defence Activities

Feeling inspired to put Total Defence into action? Are you eager to play a bigger part in Total Defence? Find out more about some activities you can participate in below.

Jubilee Walk Public Guided Tours

Launched in 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence, the Jubilee Walk will introduce you to iconic locations around the civic district and Marina Bay area. Embark on the trail to recall Singapore’s historic beginnings and rediscover the milestones that have shaped Singapore’s journey as a nation.

5.00pm – 6.00pm (Saturdays);
9.30am – 11.00am (Car-Free Sundays)
National Museum of Singapore, Fort Canning, Esplanade Park, the Jubilee Bridge, and Marina Barrage

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Registration is on a first-come-first serve basis via email. For tour registration and enquiries, please email nhb_heritagetrails@nhb.gov.sg

Air Force Museum

The Air Force Museum is the physical embodiment of the history, heritage, and values of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The museum stands in a compound next to the Paya Lebar Air Base and creatively combines original artefacts with interactive media, providing an engaging hands-on experience that breathes new life into the RSAF story for all ages.

Tuesdays to Sundays, 8.30am – 5.00pm (Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays)
400 Airport Road Singapore 534234

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Navy Museum

The Navy Museum is where you can learn more about the Singapore Navy – how it began, the challenges the early sailors went through and overcame. You will be able to find out more about what makes the Republic of Singapore Navy a modern and integrated maritime fighting force – the naval platforms it possesses and the arsenal that they pack.

Mondays to Fridays, 9.00am – 5.00pm;
Saturdays, 9.00am – 3.00pm (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and on 24th and 31 Dec)
112 Tanah Merah Coast Road, Outside Changi Naval Base (Next to SAF Yacht Club)

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Changi Museum

In honouring the spirit and commitment of those who rose from the depths of adversity, the Changi Museum inspires future generations to come and deepen their appreciation of the heroic and inspirational stories that unfolded in Changi during the war. The Changi Museum is dedicated to all those who lived and died in Singapore, in particular the Changi area, during the dark years of World War II.

9.30am – 5.00pm daily (last admission at 4.30pm), including Sundays and Public Holidays
1000 Upper Changi Road North Singapore 507707

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Exhibition at former Ford Factory

The former Ford Factory was where the British forces surrendered to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. The permanent World War II exhibition presents the events and memories surrounding the British surrender, the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, and the legacies of the war.

9.00am – 5.30pm from Mondays to Saturdays
12.00pm to 5.30pm on Sundays
351 Upper Bukit Timah Road Singapore 588192

Free for all children under 6, Singaporeans and PRs, Singapore student pass holders, and Museum Roundtable members.


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Harmony in Diversity Gallery (HGD)

The Harmony in Diversity Gallery (HDG) was developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with community partners and organisations. HDG aims to promote an appreciation of Singapore’s rich religious diversity, to foster a spirit of give and take, mutual respect and understanding, necessary to nurture and strengthen the religious peace and harmony we enjoy today.

Mondays to Saturdays, 10.00am – 5.00pm
(Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Ministry of National Development (MND) Building Annexe B, 7 Maxwell Road #04-05/06 Singapore 069111

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MAS Gallery

Insights@MAS aims to provide visitors with an overview of MAS’ functions. This includes issuing currency, conducting monetary policy, managing Singapore’s official foreign reserves, regulating and supervising the financial sector, and promoting Singapore as an international financial centre. Insights@MAS also highlights MAS’ efforts in raising financial literacy, and offers a glimpse of how technology and innovation could transform the future of financial services.

Mondays to Fridays, 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturdays, 9.30am – 1.30pm (For group bookings only)
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
10 Shenton Way MAS Building Singapore 079117

Reflections@MAS allows visitors to learn about MAS as an organisation, its mission, values, leaders and staff, through a compilation of videos and photographs.


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Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC)

SDC aims to share the Singapore Story and inspire a desire to contribute to Singapore’s future. There is a permanent Total Defence Exhibition which showcases winning N.E.mation! entries as well as other videos and illustrations on defending Singapore.

Tuesdays to Sundays, 9.00am to 6.00pm
(Closed on Mondays, except Public and School Term Holidays)
510 Upper Jurong Road Singapore 638365

Free for Singaporeans and PRs.


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