The Army Museum of Singapore is being readied to mark the 40th anniversary of National Service in Singapore. It will help preserve the heritage of the Singapore Army and also honour the contributions of the soldiers. "I gave my photographs for the 30 years of NS. It is in book form. This time around the army museum came to see me and since I had additional items, thought it would be useful for the army museum," said LTC (Retired) Ee Cheng Huat, and 1967 batch enlistee. The museum is meant to be a tribute to Singaporeans who have served or are serving National Service. Minister for Defence, Teo Chee Hean, officiating at the groundbreaking ceremony, said the Army Museum of Singapore will be a tribute to those who have shouldered the responsibility of defending Singapore. "National Service will feature prominently in the Army Museum. National Servicemen form the backbone of the SAF. They are a central feature in the Army's history. NS is an integral part of the lives of Singaporeans, a rite of passage for our men," said Mr Teo. The Army Museum of Singapore will be housed in a new three-storey building near the SAFTI Military Institute and Singapore Discovery Centre in Jurong. The museum's facade will resemble rock-like structures, and exhibits in six galleries will showcase the development of the Army, from past to present. These include a mock-up of a soldier's bunk, multi-media shows and displays of army equipment complemented by the sounds and smells of battle. It is hoped some 40,000 to 50,000 visitors will walk through its doors every year.
Free entry for all visitors till 30th June 2008
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