Former Ford Factory

What's On

Permanent Collections

Legacies of War

Examines how WWII reshaped Singapore's political and social landscape after the British return in 1945, and how the war is remembered today.

Permanent collection$7.13

Fall of Singapore

Explores the events leading to the British surrender on 15 February 1942 from three perspectives, and includes the restored Surrender Room where capitulation was signed.

Permanent collection$7.13

Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies

Permanent gallery on the British surrender of Singapore in 1942, the Japanese Occupation, and its lasting legacies, told through oral histories and archival records.

Permanent collection$7.13

Becoming Syonan

Personal accounts of life under Japanese Occupation (1942-45), covering the Sook Ching killings and the "Nipponisation" of daily life in renamed Syonan-to.

Permanent collection$7.13

Visitor Information

How much does Former Ford Factory cost?

Standard adult admission to Former Ford Factory is $7.13. Free for Singaporeans, PRs, children 6 and under, and persons with disabilities plus one caregiver. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Former Ford Factory?

Former Ford Factory is open Tue-Sun 9am-5:30pm (last admission 5pm). Closed Mondays, public holidays falling on a Monday, and the first day of Chinese New Year.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Former Ford Factory?

Former Ford Factory is located at 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192, in the Bukit Timah area of Singapore. The nearest station is Hume MRT Station.

What can I see at Former Ford Factory?

Art Deco WWII site where the British surrendered Singapore to Japan in 1942, now a war history gallery. Current highlights include Legacies of War, Fall of Singapore and Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies.

Do I need to book Former Ford Factory in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Former Ford Factory?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.