A stunning metropolis, it is easy to forget that Singapore, at one point of time, suffered harshly under the Japanese Occupation, and that many prisoners were treated unhumanely at Changi Prison. Thus, the Changi Chapel and Museum was built in 1988 to commemorate the fallen Prisoners-of-War (POWs) of Singapore during the Japanese Occupation.

Having shifted to its new (and current) location due to spatial constraints, the purpose of this museum is not just to honor the POWs however, but it also serves to act as a reminder of the sombre reminder of the dark events that unfolded during World War II. Shedding light on the many important events that occurred during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, with the many artefacts, including photgraphs and drawings, laid out here in five different zones, with each zone acting like a chapter of the story. The museum also has a small art gallery that displays the work of artists during the war, which like the rest of the museum, evokes emotion and aims to educate the younger generation about the nation's past. The Chapel is made with Tembusu wood, while the Changi Cross at the altar was made by Sergeant Harry Stogden, who like many others, lost his life in the war. A solemn experience, the Changi Chapel & Museum is definitely a fitting tribute to the many POWs who lost their lives, and is sure to humble you should you visit this place.