In shortCivilian War Memorial is free to enter and open 24 hours, in Civic District. Checked October 2026.
Culture · free
Duration
20 min
The take
The four tall pillars stand in a small park between City Hall and the Padang, in memory of the civilians who died in the Japanese Occupation. It's free and asks for about 15 quiet minutes. Walk on to the Cenotaph by the water to finish the loop.
Good to know
The park is open 24 hours and is wheelchair accessible
The 61m memorial, nicknamed The Chopsticks, has 4 columns joined at the base for the 4 races
An inter-religious memorial service is held here every 15 February
The park asks visitors to show respect for the memorial and avoid rowdy activities
Finding it: War Memorial Park, bounded by Nicoll Highway, Stamford Road, Beach Road and Bras Basah Road; City Hall and Esplanade are the nearest MRT stations
Hours checked October 2026
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