The Singapore Air Force Museum reopened on June 16, 2026, after closing for renovations in November 2025, introducing new immersive features including a fighter jet simulation and augmented reality exhibits [1, 2, 3]. The museum is located beside Paya Lebar Air Base, having originally opened at Changi in 1988 before moving to Paya Lebar in 2001 [1, 2, 3].
The renovated museum includes a simulation where visitors can intercept an unidentified aircraft, as well as an immersive theatre playing a five-minute film titled Homeward that recreates the RSAF’s response to airspace incursions [1, 2, 3]. Additional updates include an augmented reality experience, a uniform showcase, and interviews with personnel intended to inspire students and youth to consider military service [1, 2, 3].
Senior Minister of State for Defence Zaqy Mohamad said the museum “showcases the RSAF’s full journey from its early days with borrowed aircraft to today’s advanced force.” He added, “Our nation’s security depends on all of us understanding what is at stake and playing our part in a meaningful way. This museum plays a vital role in fostering that understanding” [1].
The museum also highlights the RSAF’s contributions beyond defense, covering humanitarian and disaster relief missions [1, 2, 3]. The Defence Collective Singapore (DCS), which manages the museum, expects a 30% increase in visitor numbers following the reopening [1, 2, 3].
Discussions continue about relocating the museum in the future after Paya Lebar Air Base moves, to ensure ongoing public access [1, 2, 3]. The reopening marks a key step in preserving and sharing the RSAF’s history with the public.
