Fort Siloso

Fort Siloso

Fort Siloso

Siloso Road, Sentosa Island , Singapore 099981

Phone : +65 6736 8672

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12-pounder gun at Fort Siloso facing the oil refinery at Singapore harbour.

Singapore’s only preserved coastal fort stands as witness to one of the most tempestuous chapters in local history.

In the 19th century, Singapore became an important sea trading port for the British. To defend the island from sea invasion, Fort Siloso was once one of the three forts that were built on Sentosa Island (once known as Pulau Belakang Mati.

During World War II, the Japanese troops invaded Singapore from the north through peninsula Malaya and the guns in Fort Siloso were turned landwards to support the ground troops.

Today, being the only preserved coastal fort in Singapore, Fort Siloso is a historical attraction with a rich memorabilia of pre-WWII and WWII-era guns and remains of fortified military structures and tunnels.

Admission into Fort Siloso is FREE.

Surrender Chambers 

The gallery features the British and Japanese surrender waxworks which marked two significant surrender ceremonies in Singapore during WWII. The Surrender Chambers feature commentaries and exhibitions which bring you through the history of Singapore, from the British Surrender to the independence of the nation.

Go back in time and experience these surrenders with the guided commentary available every 30 minutes.

Guided Tour 

Learn why the Fort was built, discover life as a soldier, explore preserved underground ammunition stores and WWII-era guns. Experience the Fort with the guides in the 90-minute walking tour.

The Tour will retrace the historically preserved remains at the fort to discover the purpose of the various fortified structures and the guns they serve, ending with a visit to the Surrender Chambers to witness the two historic surrender moments that changed the life of the people of Singapore during WWII.

Source : sentosa.com.sg

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Admission
Free Admission

Surrender Chambers
Standard Rates
S$6 / Adult
S$4.50 / Child (Age 3-12 years old)
Local Resident Rates*
S$5 / Adult
S$3.50 / Child (Age 3-12 years old)

Guided Tours
Standard Rates
S$20 / Adult
S$14 / Child (Age 7-12 years old)
Local Resident Rates*
S$15 / Adult
S$10 / Child (Age 7-12 years old)

Tour Timings: 11.30am to 1pm, 1.30pm to 3pm, 2pm to 3.30pm, 4pm to 5.30pm. Maximum group size of 20 guests for each tour.
*Singapore citizens, permanent residents and those living in Singapore, including holders of employment passes, work permits or dependent passes.
Admission Restriction
NA

Getting There
By Sentosa Express: Alight at Beach Station. Transfer to the Sentosa Bus 1
By Bus: Board Sentosa Bus 1 and alight at Siloso Point stop
By Sentosa Beach Tram: Alight at Siloso Point Stop
By Foot: Take a stroll down the beach from Beach Station

Nearest Carpark
Beach Station Car Park

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