Total Defence

Published 11 February 2026 at 21:12

Total Defence


Celebrate the spirit of reunion as we step back to 15 February 1942. 

 

Experience how courage, love, and resilience have united Singaporeans across generations through immersive tours, workshops, and short film screenings.

Substenance & Sacrifice: The Wartime Food Story

Cooking Demo and Workshop

Function Room

  • 14 & 22 Feb
  • 1:30 PM – 3 PM

$10/pax

Discover how Singaporeans survived WWII with Chef Suria (Dapur Cahaya) and Chef Yeo Min (Museum of Food) as they reimagine tapioca into dishes that tell stories of sacrifice and strength.

Day Zero

Guided Bus and Gallery Tour

Meeting Point: Singapore Discovery Centre Concourse

  • 15 Feb & 8 Mar
  • 10:30 AM - 1 PM
  • $10/pax

Journey through Singapore’s darkest days, from the first contact with Japanese forces to the years of occupation that followed, visiting Sarimbun Beach and Kranji Reservoir, before ending at Singapore Discovery Centre.

Not recommended for children below 10 years old.

Real Moments, Reel Stories

Free SG Stories movie screening

  • iWERKS Theatre
  • 14, 15, 17, 18 & 21 Feb
  • 2 PM - 3PM
  • FREE!

Be reminded of what family, love and reunion means to you with exclusive short films ‘Gallant’ and ‘Reunion’ by budding filmmakers from Temasek Polytechnic!

Total Defence exclusive!
Get a FREE sweet potato when you visit on 15 Feb!*

*Redemption only available from 1:30PM to 2:30 PM. Only one redemption per person, while stocks last.

Defence through the Ages

Free guided gallery tour by FoSDC

Permanent Exhibits Gallery

  • 14 & 15 Feb
  • 3 PM - 3:45 PM
  • FREE!

Journey back through the lens of time to key historical events and see how they have shaped our defence strategy over the years. Learn how you can play a part in keeping Singapore safe and secure.

Meet Recruit SingaPaw!

Mascot Meet & Greet

  • Lobby
  • 14 & 15 Feb
  • 1:15 PM

Let’s hear you ROAR with SingaPaw! Say hi to our friendly lion and take a paw-some picture together!

More details

 

Image Credit: Singapore Discovery Centre


When

08 March, See the website for the opening hours.


Age

5+


Links


Address

Singapore
510 Upper Jurong Road, Singapore 638365

How to get there?

Public Transport:

  • 10 mins walk from Joo Koon MRT Station
  • SBS Service 182 or 182M from Joo Koon Bus Interchange