In shortThe Cenotaph is free to enter and open 24 hours, at Esplanade Park, Connaught Drive, Civic District. Checked October 2026.
Culture · free
Duration
15 min
The take
A war memorial on the waterfront in Esplanade Park, and a sober pause on any Civic District walk. It's free and takes about 15 minutes. The Civilian War Memorial by the Padang is a short walk away if you want to see both.
Good to know
The park is open 24 hours and is wheelchair accessible
The Cenotaph, the Lim Bo Seng Memorial and the Tan Kim Seng Fountain were gazetted together as one National Monument
Skateboarding and commercial events are not allowed in the park
Finding it: Esplanade Park, Connaught Drive, Singapore 179682, along the road opposite the Padang and National Gallery Singapore
Hours checked October 2026
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