Secrets Beneath The Surface: A Curator’s Tour of the Battlebox

The Battlebox invites you to unveil the secrets of Singapore's only operational WWII bunker; and journey through a meticulously recreated past to experience the pulse of strategic decisions leading to the fall of Singapore. Led by historian and curator, Tan Teng Teng, this exclusive tour uncovers the history of the Battlebox, including insights on the pivotal roles each room played within the labyrinthine complex. Hear everyday accounts of the soldiers who once occupied the hallowed halls. Teng Teng will also share personal stories and anecdotes about her experience researching the Battlebox. About the Curator Joining the National Parks Board as Assistant Manager at Fort Canning in 1990s, Tan Teng Teng served as the founding curator of the Battlebox (1995 to 1999). In this capacity, Teng Teng was responsible for researching, restoring, renovating and curating the existing iconic displays at The Battlebox. Notably, her recreation of the surrender conference room - where Lt General Percival made the decision to surrender to the invading Japanese forces on 15 February 1942 - is possibly the only such in Singapore of that historic occasion. Till today, the Battlebox is Singapore’s only operational World War II bunker that is functioning as a historic site. Teng Teng is now the founder and director of arts and history consultancy Art Logica Pte Ltd and has more than 30 years of experience in Singapore’s arts, heritage and culture scene. Advice for Participants

• Kindly arrive 15 minutes before the tour at the Battlebox Visitor Centre.
• There are no toilet facillities at the Battlebox; please use the restrooms before you arrive.
• We recommend the experience for children aged 9 and above. Children aged 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.
• Due to the original nature of the Battlebox, the venue is not wheelchair accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.