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 Singapore Discovery Centre in 2008 | |
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| Established | 23 November 1996 |
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| Location | 510 Upper Jurong Road, Singapore 638365 |
| Public transit access | EW29 Joo Koon |
The Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) is an 'edutainment' and tourist attraction by the Ministry of Defence of Singapore [1] in Jurong West, Singapore. The centre includes exhibits which display the history of Singapore as well as an insight on the future.
In 1992, Heritage Technology Exhibition, a member of the Singapore Technologies Group, announced to build a centre to show Singapore's success. [2] The centre was projected to cost SGD30 million and to be built within SAFTI Military Institute in Jurong. [2] The center will have 10,000 square meters of exhibition space. [2]
SDC was opened on 24 October 1996. [3] The centre was built beside SAFTI Military Institute at a cost of SGD70 million. [3] It was officially opened on 23 November 1996. [4]
SDC closed for redevelopment from November 2004 to June 2006. The centre reopened on 18 July 2006 by then Minister for Defence, Mr Teo Chee Hean. [5]
In its first phase it developed showing Singapore's recent history - living under the flags of Britain, Japan, Britain, Malaysia before becoming an independent nation. Milestones in that journey were picked out in a theatrical setting. 'Singapore Today' showed the vibrant life in late 20th century Singapore.
Other galleries include mini-theaters showing the role of tactics and planning in everyday life and showcased the Singapore Armed Forces. Indoor exhibits include 'So Singapore Theatre, Gateway, Portals, Build it, Crisis Simulation Theatre, Harmony Circle etc.
Outdoor exhibits includes a playground and the a display of aircraft.
The Chief Exhibit Designer for the centre's creation is UK based Neal Potter. The centre was planned by Canadian company Lord Cultural Resources and the building was designed by mgt Architects from Australia.
The centre also has an outdoor exhibition of military hardware used by the Singapore Armed Forces. Permanent exhibits include an AMX-13 tank, UH-1H helicopter and a Skyhawk fighter jet. [6]
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