Istana will open its doors to the public for selected dates in 2023. There
will be 5 days in a year that the grounds will be open to the public.
The dates as follow
- Chinese New Year (Jan 23)
- Labour Day (TBA)
- Hari Raya Puasa (TBA)
- National Day (TBA)
- Deepavali (TBA)
The Open house will be free for Singapore Citizens and Permanaent Residents.
All other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $2 (except
Children Under 4)
On 23 Jan 2023, it will open its doors to all visitors from 830am to 6pm.
Time |
Activity |
Venue |
Performances |
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9.00am – 10.00am
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Chinese Drum Performance by Nan Hua Primary School |
Ceremonial Plaza |
10.30am – 11.30am |
Chinese Dance Performance by Hwa Chong Institution (Alumni) |
Ceremonial Plaza |
2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Band Performance by Montfort Secondary School |
Main Tent |
2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Dance Performance by NAFA School of Young Talents |
Ceremonial Plaza |
3.40pm – 4.00pm |
Musical Performance by NAFA School of Young Talents |
Reception Room |
4.00pm – 5.00pm |
Chinese Drum Performance by Maris Stella High School |
Ceremonial Plaza |
Activity Booths |
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8.30am – 5.40pm |
Sharity Booth by Community Chest |
Centre Gate Tent |
Chinese Calligraphy Booth by Cairnhill Community Club |
Main Tent |
|
Candle-making Workshop and Booth by Anaya Soul Retreat |
Main Tent |
|
Henna Booth by Cognizant |
Main Tent |
|
Guided Tours |
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10.00am 11.00am – 2.30pm 4.30pm – 5.00pm |
Istana Main Building Guided Tour by National Heritage Board |
Ticketing Booth at Ceremonial Plaza |
10.00am – 4.00pm |
Nature Guided Tour by NParks |
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Snacks and Merchandise |
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8.30am – 6.00pm |
Food Truck |
Near Main Tent |
Food Stalls |
Main Tent |
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Drinks Booths |
Main Tent, Centre Gate Tent, Ticketing Booth |
|
President’s Challenge Merchandise Booth |
Main Tent |
Fees apply to Istana Main Building and Nature Guided tour as follows.
Entry into Istana Main Building |
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents |
Standard |
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Self-guided |
Guided* |
Self-guided |
Guided* |
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Adult |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
$4.00 |
$10.00 |
Children (4 to 12 years) |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
Children (Below 4 years) |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Nature Guided Tour |
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents |
Standard |
Adult |
$4.00 |
$10.00 |
Children (4 to 12 years) |
$2.00 |
$2.00 |
Children (Below 4 years) |
Free |
Free |
Here is a preview of what to expect for the Istana Open House