Army Museum of Singapore

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Sight Address : 500 Upper Jurong Road, Blk 78 #02-25, Singapore 638367.Edit

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The Army Museum of Singapore (ARMS) is located in the SAFTI Military Institute, near to Singapore Discovery Centre and is easily accessible by public transport. Officially opened on 27 September 2007, the Army Museum of Singapore is a modern museum dedicated to preserving Singapore’s Army heritage and honoring the historical sacrifices made by Singapore soldiers.Housing nine galleries-8 indoors and one outdoor, this museum laces with exhibits such as old photographs, documents, memorabilia, military uniforms, and equipments used from the time the Army was first established in 1967 to the present day. There are a couple of multimedia displays as well but most are non-interactive.One may take a walkthrough of the entire museum on your own, which will take about 1 to 2 hours if you wish to fully appreciate every single detail, but their entertaining guided tours are recommended although advance bookings should be made.Look out for Training to be Ready Gallery, which provides a computerized interactive shooting experience for visitors and is especially fun for kids. The Object Theatre or From 1st Generation to 2nd Generation Gallery is another highlight, screening two shows per hour: ‘Our Army Now’ is a 4-dimensional movie which simulates different weapons firing and showcases army training undertaken by army personnel while ‘A Day in the Life’ depicts the daily life of a soldier in camp.At Making of a Soldier Gallery, take a look at a recreation of the original army bunks from the 1970s to 1980s. The nostalgic and sentimental Our People Gallery where with a combination of old photographs, letters, badges, awards and accolades is also worth a stroll through to witness how the army has been influencing the lifestyle of Singaporeans.Exhibition Collection Gallery is where one will find a display of tanks, armored cars, transport equipments, and big guns used by Singapore’s Armed Forces. There is also a mini obstacle course playground, which is great fun for children while parents rest on sheltered benches located beside it.Occasionally, there are tourists, especially military enthusiasts, wandering around. There is a cafe, Safticana, located on the 2nd level outside the indoor galleries should one be hungry.

Army Museum of Singapore

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11am – 6pm

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Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult : ADULT – $5/pax and SENIOR CITIZEN – $3/pax (60yrs and above)

Kids : $3/pax (6-12yrs old) and FAMILY COMBO – $12 (2 Adult + 2 Child, $1 for each additional child)

Individual Foreigner Adult : ADULT – $5/pax And SENIOR CITIZEN – $3/pax (60yrs and above)

Kids : $3/pax (6-12yrs old) And FAMILY COMBO – $12 (2 Adult + 2 Child, $1 for each additional child)

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Le Bistrot ; 2 Stadium Walk Singapore 397691 ; Ph/M – 65 6447 0018 ; Food Serve – French Restaurant-foie gras terrine · duck leg confit · mustard vinaigrette · soft boiled egg · salmon fillet.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are generally very hard to get during peak hours (Mon-Fri 7:00am – 9:30am and Mon-Sat 5:00pm – 8:00pm) and on rainy days. If you are at a hotel, have conceirge call you a taxi. If you are out about town and have access to a cell phone- calling for a taxi will cut your wait time by 20 to 30 minutes. All taxis are fitted with meters; all are air conditioned; the majority of the taxis are 5-seaters; about 90% of taxis have radiophones; call booking is done via GPS or digital voice dispatch. All passengers must fasten their seat belts by law.
For taxi Booking fee is SGD $2.3. Minimum fare for taxi is SGD $3 for first 1Km. Fare above minimum fare until 10Km is SGD $0.55 per Km. Fare above 10Km is charge SGD $0.628 per Km. Taxi Waiting charges per hour is SGD $17.6. Peak Hours charges is diffrent.

Bus : Public buses run daily from 5.30am to midnight. Extended night services cost slightly more (a flat rate ranging from $1.50-$3.00). Otherwise, most fares depend on distance travelled and range from 67 cents to $1.58 for air-conditioned comfort (almost all public buses in Singapore have air-conditioning today). There are also “feeder” bus services that charge a flat rate of 67 cents. Each bus should not take more than 15 to 20 minutes to arrive at the bus stop.

Train : Singapore MRT system is very well connected to different parts of Singapore and very clean! If you have the time and plan to explore around little Sunny island, get the the Singapore Tourist Pass!
It runs 6am-12mn, fares start at S$1 (70cents in EZ link). Tickets can be purchased in all MRT stations. You just have to insert your money through the ticket machine. Rush hour’s usually 7am-9am, 11am-2pm and 4pm-7pm.

Air : Changi Airport is the country’s main airport. From the airport there are a number of ways to get into the city:
Taxi is easiest – simply follow the signs after clearing customs. Meters are always used in Singapore and prices are reasonable. A trip to the city during the day will be between $20-$30 including $3-5 airport surcharge. An additional 50% surcharge applies between midnight and 06:00.
Limousines charge a flat $50 to anywhere in the city and are a pretty good deal after midnight, as you can skip the queue and avoid the surcharge. The same pricing applies to chartering van-sized MaxiCabs, which are good for large families or if you have lots of baggage.
Shuttle – Shared six-seater MaxiCab shuttle service to designated areas/hotels costs $7 and can be booked in advance or in the arrivals hall. 6AM-2AM, every 15-30 min.
Subway – MRT trains run from a station between T2 and T3, but you’ll need to change trains at Tanah Merah to a city-bound train: just exit through the left hand side door and cross the platform. The 30 min ride to City Hall station costs $1.90 plus a refundable $1 deposit, and trains run 05:31-23:18.
Bus – Bus terminals can be found in the basements of T1, T2 and T3. 06:00-23:59 only. Fares are less than $2.00, exact fare required (no change given) if you pay cash.

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