Things to do & Places to see in Singapore

YMCA Singapore

The original YMCA building, which was demolished to make way for the current YMCA, was used as a headquarters for the Kempeitai, the much feared Japanese Military Police during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. Opened in 1911, the distinctive Art Deco YMCA building was the site of interrogation and torture of many innocent civilians, including war heroine Elizabeth Choy (OBE). After the war, the Singapore government erected several memorials with some at the former massacre sites. In 1995, the former site of old YMCA building was gazetted by the National Heritage Board as one of the eleven World War II sites of Singapore.

Opening hours: Daily 24 hrs

Website: www.ymca.org.sg

Admission fee: Free admission

Features: Free admission, Family friendly, AM, PM

Good for: Culture, History

Recommended for: Lifestyle and community courses

Check out: World War II Trail Itinerary; Embark on a journey through Singapore’s tumultuous past by visiting old forts, underground bunkers and war memorials that dot the island, recalling military heritage and memories from the past.