In shortFormer Ford Factory has tickets from S$7 and is open Tue to Sun from 9am to 5.30pm, at 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road. Checked October 2026.
Museums · tickets from National Archives
Duration
1.5 hours
The take
The boardroom where Singapore surrendered in 1942, plus the story of the Occupation years that followed. It's small and rarely crowded. Walk up the hill to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve afterwards.
Good to know
Visitor adults S$7.13 including GST
Free for Singaporeans, PRs, children 6 and under, and PWDs with one caregiver
Tue–Sun 9am–5.30pm, last admission 5pm; closed Mondays and the first day of Chinese New Year
Finding it: 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road; Hume MRT Exit 1, then about 3 min on foot
Hours checked October 2026
Before you go
What should I wear to the Former Ford Factory?
Bring a shawl, sweater, cardigan or jacket, because the National Archives warns that the gallery can be very cold. It's a small gallery, so one layer is all you need. Afterwards the walk up to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve puts the warmth back.
Sources: National Archives of Singapore
How do I pay at the Former Ford Factory?
All transactions are by credit card, excluding Amex and Diners, or NETS, so bring a card rather than cash. Entry is free for Singaporeans, PRs and children aged 6 and below, while foreign visitors pay S$7.13 per person after 9% GST.
Sources: National Archives of SingaporeChecked October 2026
Is the Former Ford Factory open on Monday public holidays?
No, it is closed on Mondays, and that includes public holidays that fall on a Monday. It's also closed on the first day of Chinese New Year. The galleries open Tuesday to Sunday from 9am to 5.30pm, and last admission is half an hour before closing.
Sources: National Archives of SingaporeChecked October 2026
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