The Singapore Air Force Museum has Recently Reopened — Here’s What to Expect

Location: 400 Airport Road
Date: Closed on Wednesdays
Hours: 10am to 50m
Admission: Free for Singapore residents

The Singapore Air Force Museum has recently gotten a makeover, and just reopened to the public in June 2026. We weren’t too sure what to expect; but we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Even our four-year-old-daughter was engaged throughout! Here’s what you can expect.

Here’s a little roadmap to make sure you won’t miss out on anything: 

• Level 1: Outdoor gallery, playground, theatre
• Level 2: Indoor galleries
• Carpark: More aircraft exhibits

Level 1

Marvel at the outdoor gallery

Once you step in, you’ll be greeted by an impressive collection of towering retired Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aircrafts. Walk among fighter jets, drones, and transport planes. Each aircraft comes with an information board, which contains its history and usage. 

Keep a lookout for the two kid-sized aircrafts, which make for a great photo prop! Our daughter had fun clambering in and out, and pretending she was flying through the skies. 

Have fun at the playground

Children will love the playground modelled after a C-130 transport aircraft. There are slides, climbing structures, and little bridges to cross within the aircraft. The best part? It’s partially shaded too. 

Catch a short film in the theatre

Head into the theatre for “What If”, a five-minute film that imagines a reality without the Air Force. 

Showtimes: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm 

Level 2

Upstairs, you’ll find five permanent indoor galleries.

Taking Flight

This gallery showcases the RSAF’s history, all the way back to its origins in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command. Take a look at RSAF uniforms, and learn all about the three generations of RSAF.

There are lots of interactive exhibits on display as well, alongside touchscreens that deliver history in an engaging manner.

We really liked the AI photo-spot, where you can pose in a fighter pilot flight suit, No. 4 uniform, or ACS flight suit.

New Heights

The RSAF started off operating from an airbase, and gradually shifted towards mission-oriented operations. Here’s where you can gain some insight into this process.

Full Spectrum 

We loved this part of the museum! The large interactive screens are visually striking, and show how the RSAF’s effectiveness through swift responsiveness and how it functions within the larger integrated Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). 

Take part in a three-player simulation game, where you can take on the role of a pilot or air warfare officer (either command, control, and communications; or ground-based air defence). 

The mission: RSAF has received an incoming hostile threat, and you’re tasked to safeguard our skies! Feel free to play the game multiple times to take on different roles. 

There are also various mini aircrafts on display. These are placed at a lower height, making them easy for children to look at. 

Overlooking the outdoor gallery, the viewing gallery shares the stories behind the aircrafts that belong to the RSAF. Our daughter enjoyed selecting different aircrafts and watching them fly to her across the screens, and learning about how each aircraft has evolved over the years. 

Preserving Peace

The RSAF goes way beyond just protecting our skies: here, check out how they engage in search-and-rescue missions and offer humanitarian assistance during disaster relief operations. 

You’ll even have the chance to sit in a recreated section of a transport plane!

Be fully immersed in the five-minute “Homeward” film, where you’ll be right in the heart of the action. Watch the show unfold right from the cockpit, complete with flashing lights and vibrating seats for the full experience. 

Ever Ready

Take a look at various RSAF uniforms, and learn about each outfit through an interactive touchscreen.

The whole family will have fun with the mini games — use your body to simulate a plane, rush to tap lighted buttons, and more.

Psst, don’t miss out on generating your very own callsign. Enter your name, answer a few questions, and voila! 

Carpark

Before you leave, wander among more aircrafts located at the carpark.

What to bring

The museum is mostly indoors (with the exception of the carpark), so you won’t need any sunscreen. Feeling hungry? There’s a “crew room” with vending machines. 

Our experience

We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this museum! We spent about 1.5 hours here, but could have easily extended it with more playground time. We find it suitable for young kids as well, regardless of gender.

Location

The museum is located along Airport Road, beside the Paya Lebar Airport Base. There’s a big carpark with no shortage of parking onsite; alternatively, take a 15-minute bus from Grantal Mall Macpherson (which is a three-minute walk from Tai Seng MRT station). 

This article is contributed by E-lyn, a mummy to both a three-year-old toddler and a five-year-old dog. She also loves all things Disney!