Army Museum of Singapore is a place where it is always close to the heart for many Singapore men. Located beside the SAFTI Military Institute (SAFTI MI), this was where we could get all the information and history about our Singapore Army.
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| Entrance of Singapore Army Museum |
After watching a touching movie of Dolphin Tale 2 at the Singapore Discovery Centre iWerks, we proceeded to take a guided bus tour of SAFTI MI.
For security reasons, photo taking was not allowed while on the tour. There wasn't much activities going on inside as the soldiers were preparing for their commissioning parade happening later that evening and we were on the last bus tour for the day. 19th October 2014 will be the soldiers' proudest moment of their life as it marked the day they become commissioned officers.
The well equipped training camp area was huge. It was interesting to understand the different levels of training the cadets go through to be an officer. At SAFTI MI, the cadets endure through 265 days of rigorous training before becoming an officer.
After the bus tour, we headed towards the Army Museum of Singapore which was just opposite of Singapore Discovery Centre's Discovery Lake.
For security reasons, photo taking was not allowed while on the tour. There wasn't much activities going on inside as the soldiers were preparing for their commissioning parade happening later that evening and we were on the last bus tour for the day. 19th October 2014 will be the soldiers' proudest moment of their life as it marked the day they become commissioned officers.
The well equipped training camp area was huge. It was interesting to understand the different levels of training the cadets go through to be an officer. At SAFTI MI, the cadets endure through 265 days of rigorous training before becoming an officer.
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| Army Museum of Singapore |
The museum is FREE entry for all Singapore citizens and PR. A small fee is applicable for non citizen.
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| Old bunk area in Pulau Tekong |
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| Mock up of a soldier's bunk bed in the 1970s |
After touring the camp, we continued our fun exploring the museum indoors. The first exhibit explains why and how Singapore decided to start the army conscription exercise in 1967. Then we came to an interesting room that showed our children how daddy survived the tough times when in army and the bed condition that he slept in.
There were also displays of some rifles and the different types of uniforms used for different occasions.
Moving on, we went to watch a 4D show. It was a realistic re-enactment of how the different vocations in army worked together to achieve success during mission time.
Over at the Individual Marksmanship Trainer (IMT), you can try your hand at shooting electronic targets. Both the M-16 and SAR-21 is available for trying. "Firers, Watch Your Front!"
Finally we proceeded to outside where a fun mini SOC (Standard Obstacle Course) awaits the excited children.
Beside it, there were static displays of decommissioned military vehicles, which includes a Howitzer, old M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier and others.
As you can see, the place was not crowded at all. During school holidays the museum has various fun family activities going on, so do check their website for news when year end holiday arrives.
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| Different types of Rifles used |
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| 4D Show available at the museum |
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| Training to be a sharpshooter |
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| Mini SOC (Standard Obstacle Course) for children |
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| Different types of army vehicles |
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| Display of various army vehicles |
As you can see, the place was not crowded at all. During school holidays the museum has various fun family activities going on, so do check their website for news when year end holiday arrives.
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| Passing out parade |
How to get there by train : SMRT (Alight at Joo Koon station - East West Line)
How to get there by car and bus : Directions
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