Exhibition
Explore Singapore's World War Two history at the Former Ford Factory. Visit in person or take a 360 virtual tour of this historic site, where the British surrendered to Japan in 1942.
Last updated 18 March 2026
THE EXHIBITION
This is a permanent World War Two exhibition presented by the National Archives of Singapore at the historic Former Ford Factory. This was the place where the British forces surrendered unconditionally to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. The exhibition presents the events and memories surrounding the British surrender, the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, and the legacies of the war. Through oral history accounts, archival records and published materials, the exhibition highlights the diverse experiences of people in Singapore during this crucial time in our history.
360 Virtual Tour of Former Ford Factory Exhibition
Explore 360 virtual tour of Former Ford Factory, a permanent World War II exhibition where the British forces surrendered unconditionally to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942.
The exhibition presents the events and memories surrounding the British surrender, the Japanese Occupation of Singapore and the legacies of the war.
This virtual tour allows you to experience and discover Singapore’s past in an immersive way through oral history accounts, videos and archival materials.
