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Zhan Yang Lim (25/05/2018 10:24)
A cool place to go to learn about the loss of WW2 and the Jap Occupation.
Will take my friends and family there if you're willing to learn and explore. Many interactive platforms. Good for kids too.
Garret MacAllen (23/05/2018 12:41)
The museum was interesting but did not offer anything significant beyond what the National Museum has.
Huang Wzhong (07/05/2018 02:24)
this is the historical museum that has located on the exactly important historical location during the WW2,
it's worth for visiting this place in order to realize the previous Singaporean history, before transform to the new era of flourishing and prosperity in the next chapter.
“Always forgive, but never forget, else you will be a prisoner of your own hatred, and doomed to repeat your mistakes forever.”
Wil Zeus, Sun Beyond the Clouds
dan wee (18/04/2018 11:43)
After the recent renovations, the utilisation of tech to tell the stories has increased much. A very informative walk through the Japanese occupation. Air-conditioning is rather cold if there isn't a crowd of people.
Lina Lim (10/04/2018 05:01)
Informative place for people who are interested in WWII. Do go for the guided tour as the volunteers are knowledgeable and made the exhibits more interesting with their explanation and sharing.
Jin Xiang Tan (07/04/2018 06:19)
The Former Ford Factory gave us a glimpse to the past during the dark days of Singapore; where Singapore was surrendered to the Japanese by the British.
I was struck by a quote which goes something like this "We forgive but we don't forget, we learn from history and so that we don't have to forgive again."
War is a terrible thing and should not be used to solve problems, especially when life is involved. Hopefully people learn to cherish the things they have and not forget things don't come easy as they are now compared to the past.
paulchenkw (28/03/2018 10:23)
Exhibits are world class, and surrounding area is well landscaped. Only comment is that indoor areas are cold, and temperature control can be better.
ben wei ang (17/02/2018 06:40)
This place is a great and detailed museum explaining about the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. The explanations are clear, and there are many pictures and interactive exhibits to help visitors learn more. This musuem is highly recommended!
Rae Lee (20/01/2018 14:20)
Highly recommend especially the guided tour. Conducted by volunteer guides who are clearly enthusiastic and passionate about the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and also very dedicated. Although tours usually last an hour, he took almost 2hr to walk us through the whole exhibition and never once showing any tiredness. Instead he kept apologizing for “holding us up”. I feel bad that I didn’t get his name but thank you so much for the tour if you are reading this.
Maw Der Foo (16/11/2017 03:56)
Newly renovated. Good to hear the pre, diring, and post WW2 stories in Singapore. Nice exhibits. But exhibits could be more interactive
Serge BLANC (22/10/2017 09:18)
Very informative museum. It's important to know about the history of Japanese occupation in Singapore. The museum is very interesting the visit is short and the team is very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Foo Sze Ming (04/10/2017 09:05)
A historical place where British surrendered Singapore to Japanese during the second world war. The former Ford factory has since turned into a heritage centre with information and exhibits on the war and Japanese occupation. Tour guide is available and provides good information. Highly recommended for tourists.
Jose Mathew Luga (27/09/2017 12:45)
The museum staff are very accomodating. Also, the exhibited materials are well selected.
Worth the travel from the city
Ken, SooLee Chong (30/08/2017 06:29)
Nice little museum - The British surrendered to the Japanese here. Exhibits shows the war and Japanese occupation.
Mary Goh (25/08/2017 07:38)
A good pictorial account of Singaporeans Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its legacies at former Ford Factory. For those of us born after the war, this exhibition helps to understand our history. The events and interviews tell us about the frightening memories and experiences of the people in this traumatic period. The grounds include a garden showing the food crops consumed by the people for survival, like bananas, tapioca and sweet potatoes.
Infoexpert X (18/07/2017 18:40)
The museum formally known as the Syonan Gallery had to change its name because of complaints from local residents. Two main galleries one focused on the war includes the room where General Percival surrendered. The second looks at post war Singapore. Do not miss the beautiful garden which shows the vegetables Singaporeans had to grow in order to survive the war years.
Richard Webster (15/07/2017 07:15)
A real hidden gem, can't believe it's not mentioned in either lonely planet or berlitz guidebooks. Well worth visiting & very informative. Mr Leon is great & will give an introduction for you.
Michael Yang (09/07/2017 08:28)
Informative, but very small and presentation is fairly generic. Still, lots of good information and history though.
Shawn Woo (07/07/2017 04:03)
It really tells everyone about the life in pre war Singapore. Its also tells about the occupation of singapore under Japanese rule. It also explain about Singapore's post war period.
Tim Smith (30/06/2017 06:57)
Well worth the $3 entry fee but not suitable for kids. Great place for history buffs
Ryan Maia (24/06/2017 04:50)
Lovely museum packed with info and items detailing Singapore pre/during/post WW2. One room of the exhibit was the actual location where British General Percival signed the document of Singapore's surrender to Japanese General Yamashita. Be sure to go when a free museum tour is being given–the volunteer tour guides are extraordinary!
Adam Tan (07/05/2017 08:04)
Excellent place. Fills an important gap telling our war time history. Highly recommended for locals and tourists alike!
Mandy Irvine (26/04/2017 10:41)
Set out very well with lots of information. Remember to take something warm to wear, it was freezing in there
Chris Bacon (15/04/2017 06:48)
Worth while look round if you are near by. Probably not the best for small kids. A lot of reading. But only $3 to get in.
Jonathan Cheng (17/03/2017 11:46)
Less we forget! Well designed exhibits. Guided tours. Well worth taking time to visit. We must learn the lessons of history or be doomed to repeat the mistakes
Brian (15/03/2017 09:33)
Really historical place; a must visit for any Singaporean or tourist. Had informative exhibits and staff were friendly. Avoid visiting when tour groups are present.
Rohit Sahgal (01/03/2017 23:23)
The newly revamped experience is great for kids and family, including real oral history stories, facts and videos that makes it memorable and wakes you to the reality of war.
Eileen Chee (26/02/2017 23:02)
Detailed yet easy walk-through on how WW2 happened and landed in Singapore. Understand better what our forefathers sufferd during the Dark Years and emerged stronger and more resilient.
Dee Cee (16/02/2017 13:35)
After a year-long revamp, the former Ford Motor Factory along Upper Bukit Timah Road has finally reopened its doors to invited guests on 15 February 2017.
Renamed Syonan Gallery, its opening was aptly timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore.
A highlight of the private event was a weapon presentation ceremony, where recruits from the 2nd Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment (2 SIR) received their Singapore Assault Rifle (SAR) 21.
I think there is a significant meaning to hold the weapon presentation ceremony at the very site where the British Armed Forces surrendered unconditionally to the Imperial Japanese Army in 1945.
I am only able to pay a visit to the museum on the second day when it is opened to the public.
Nalin Kariyawasam (08/01/2017 18:22)
The building is stunning art deco building, but inside is the reason to visit, a place of history when British surrendered Japanese in WWII. The museum display is OK, but don't expect sad or shock.
iPod Jack (07/11/2016 05:13)
Visited it before renovations. Good preservation of building and the famous conference room where the British surrender took place.
Historically significant as it represented the worst defeat of the British army and the fall of Singapore.
However, the low profile and isolation of the place belies its importance.
Dave Dodson (27/09/2016 04:52)
Closed for renervation will re open in 2017 shame would have liked to see it
hoson Lim (29/07/2016 09:06)
Nice place to know singapore history
Adeline Law (23/05/2016 07:16)
This is not a review. It is just to inform that the Memories at Old Ford Factory is closed for revamp since 16 February 2016. They will reopen in 2017.
Nathaniel Ng Li Wen, (18/05/2016 15:24)
Come enjoy a piece of Singapore's history here. Open to the public it pays remembrance to the key events leading up to Singapore's surrender during the world war 2
Yeow Jianhao (09/01/2016 18:20)
For the history buffs, this place is where exactly the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese during the 2nd World War. Small and cozy museum, but worth a visit at least once :)
Antonio Rios (08/01/2016 03:40)
This museum is where the Japanese had their headquarters during WWII and it's where they made the British surrender. Its a small place but really worth the visit because of all the history this place has
John Cheng (17/03/2015 05:37)
The exhibits were mainly old newspaper clippings from the period of the Japanese occupation of Singapore. Not much artefacts though. Some of the labels of the exhibits were peeling off, clearly more maintenance is needed. The 25 minute documentary that I watched in the AV room was quite informative, but you have to ask at the counter in order to view it.