Istana Open House Dates 2023

Have you visited the Istana?

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.

Programme Listing

Time	Activity	Venue
Performances
9.00am – 10.00am	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
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
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
Snacks and Merchandise
8.30am – 6.00pm	Food Truck	Near Main Tent
	Food Stalls	Main Tent
	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
	Self-guided	Guided*	Self-guided	Guided*
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