About
Fort Siloso sits on the western side of Sentosa Island, a short ride from mainland Singapore, at 33 Allanbrooke Road. It is the city-state's only preserved coastal fort from the 1880s, and it makes a focused visit for anyone interested in military history.
What you will see
The site is built around its defences. Visitors can walk through the tunnels and explore the gun emplacements, getting a sense of how the fort was designed to guard the waters around the island. The exhibits concentrate on Singapore's defence during the Second World War and display wartime artifacts that tell the story of that period.
What kind of visit it makes
- A half-hour to a few hours of walking through tunnels, gun positions and exhibition spaces.
- A good choice for history readers, families with older children, and anyone curious about the island's past.
- Some of the site is outdoors, so it suits a day when you plan to be on Sentosa anyway.
The fort is also known as the Fort Siloso Skywalk, a name that points to the elevated walkway that lets visitors look out over the surrounding area.
Around the fort
Because the fort is on Sentosa, you can combine the visit with the island's other attractions, beaches and walking routes. Going to the fort first and then spending time on the coast gives a pleasant contrast between the island's wartime history and its more relaxed side.
For opening times, tickets or to check details before you travel, call the fort on +65 6275 0388.
