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| Starts | 26 Jan 2020 (Sun) (ONE day only) | ||
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| Location | Istana |
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The Istana will be open to the public on Sunday, 26 January 2020, from 8.30am – 6.00pm.
A variety of performances are held on the Istana grounds during the Open House. Visitors can tour selected function rooms in the Istana Main Building and view a special display of gifts presented to Singapore’s Presidents and Prime Ministers over the years.
There are also guided tours of the Istana building, conducted by volunteers. Nature lovers can participate in the Nature Guided Walks, where they can learn more about the rich flora and fauna on the Istana grounds.
Entrance Fee
- SGD$2 per person
- Free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents
Opening Hours
- 8.30am to 6.00pm
Access
- Entrance to the Istana grounds is via the main gate on Orchard Road.
Main Highlights of Istana Open House (Lunar New Year)
| Overall Programme | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Activity | Venue |
| 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | i’m able Gift Market by SG Enable | Main Tent |
| 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | Istana Snacks and Drink Booths by NCSS | Tent near Ceremonial Plaza |
| 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | Display of Rodents by Wildlife Reserves of Singapore | Centre Gate |
| 8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. | Istana Merchandise Booth by NCSS | Istana Main Building |
| 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | Sawadeecup Food Truck | Near Centre Gate |
| 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | The Goodburger Food Truck | Near Centre Gate |
| 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | Udders Ice Cream Booth | Centre Gate |
| 8.30 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. | Calligraphy Booth | Centre Gate |
| 8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. | Istana Main Building Self-guided Tour | Ticketing Booth near Ceremonial Plaza |
| 9.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. | Istana Main Building Guided Tour by National Heritage Board | |
| 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. | Nature Guided Walk organised by NParks | |
| Performances | ||
| Time | Activity | Venue |
| 10.00.a.m. | Singing Performance by Mr Cliff Lee | Lawn |
| 11.00.a.m. | Chinese Drum Performance by Qifa Primary School | Ceremonial Plaza |
| 12.00.p.m. | Chinese Classics Singing Performance by Ms Grace Lau Siew Ying | Lawn |
| 1.00.p.m. | Acrobatic Performance and Chinese Dance Performance by SC Cultural and Educational Pte Ltd | Ceremonial Plaza |
| 2.00.p.m. | Guzheng Performance by Mr Lim Teck Yi | Lawn |
| 3.00.p.m. | Instrumental Band Performance by SOKA | Ceremonial Plaza |
| 4.00.p.m. | Singing Performance by Psquare Music | Lawn |
| 4.00.p.m. | Lion Dance Performance by Golden Compass School | Ceremonial Plaza |
| 4.00.p.m. | Cai Shen Ye by PA Talent | Main Tent |
| 5.00.p.m. | Chinese Dance by National Junior College | Ceremonial Plaza |
Fees
| Singaporeans and Permanent Residents | Istana Main Building | Nature Walk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unguided | Guided | Guided | |
| Children (4 to 12 years old) | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Adult | $4.00 | $4.00 | |
| Package for family of four | N.A. | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Others | |||
| Children (4 to 12 years old) | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Adult | $4.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Package for family of four | N.A. | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Souvenirs
Istana souvenirs, including President’s Challenge memorabilia, are available at the Open House. All proceeds are donated to the charities supported by the President’s Challenge.
Visitors Information
For security reasons, the following items are NOT allowed within the Istana grounds:
- Pointed and sharp objects (e.g. knives of any size, forks)
- Flammable items (e.g. lighters)
- Canned food and drinks
To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit and to prevent damage to the premises, visitors are to note the following:
- Activities such as wheeled sports (e.g. cycling, roller blading), littering, smoking, consumption of alcoholic drinks are NOT allowed.
- Pets, except for guide dogs, are NOT allowed.
- No storage facilities will be provided. Security personnel reserve the right to turn away visitors with prohibited items.
- All visitors must go through security screening before entering the Istana grounds.
- The sale of tickets for the Istana Main Building will close at 5.30pm, subject to crowd conditions.
- Registration will close by 3 pm for the Istana Main Building Guided Tour, and by 4 pm for the Nature Guided Walk.
- All tours and entrance tickets are subject to availability.
Better not have a open house cause of the Wuhan virus cause u may not know what kind of people will enter the president house cause the president to be infected with the Wuhan virus