Hill Street Building

Frommer's Review

Originally built to house the British Police Force, the building was sited directly across from Chinatown for easy access to quell the frequent gang fights. Later it became home to the National Archives, and it is believed that inquisitions and torture were carried out in the basement during the Japanese occupation. Former National Archives employees have claimed to have seen ghosts of tortured souls sitting at their desks.

Today, this colorful building houses the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MITA), and the National Arts Council. Inside, check out ARTrium@MITA, with seven galleries displaying Singaporean, Southeast Asian, and European fine arts. It's air-conditioned!

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