The Little Hours

Battlebox

The underground command bunker where the decision to surrender Singapore was taken in 1942, nine metres below Fort Canning. Entry is by guided tour of about an hour.

Opening hoursGuided tours only · Mon from 1.30pm · Tue–Sun from 9.45am
Where2 Cox Terrace, Fort Canning Park · Dhoby Ghaut MRT · Central
Ages8–12
Cost$$
ShelterIndoors — fine in the rain
Last checked2026-08
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Hours last checked 2026-08. Singapore venues change them often and many close on public holidays — confirm before travelling. Spotted something out of date? There is a report link on this listing in the app.

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