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| Starts | 17 Jul 2022 (Sun) (ONE day only) | ||
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The National Day Istana Open House (IOH) will be held on Sunday, 17 July 2022, 9am to 6pm.
The IOH will be open to all visitors. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents enter for free. By entering the Istana Open House, visitors agree to the Terms and Conditions stipulated below.
For the first time since the pandemic, live performances and activity booths will resume at the IOH. The Istana Main Building Guided Tour will be held every 45 minutes from 9.30am to 4.15pm and the Nature Guided Tour will be held every hour from 10am to 4pm. The programme and fees are listed in the tables below. There will also be food trucks and merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs. All fees collected and proceeds from the merchandise booths will go towards charities supported by President’s Challenge.
In line with prevailing safe management measures, visitors should remain masked at all times when indoors. The Istana seeks visitors’ cooperation and understanding so that the IOH will be a pleasant experience for all.
The Istana is typically open to the public on five days during the year. Visitors can look forward to special performances, tour selected rooms in the Main Building or go on guided nature walks on the grounds. Do check back for details on future IOHs.
Programme Listing for National Day Istana Open House
| Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Performances and Activity Booths | ||
| 10.00am – 11.00am | Concert Band Performance by Chung Cheng High School (Main) | Main Tent |
| 11.00am – 12.00nn | Band Performance by Seng Kang Secondary | Main Tent |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Indian Dance Performance by Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) | Ceremonial Plaza |
| 3.00pm – 4.00pm | Modern Dance Performance by Ang Mo Kio Secondary School | Ceremonial Plaza |
| 9.00am – 6.00pm | Activities at Health and Wellness Playground | Main Tent |
| 9.00am – 6.00pm | Activities at Arts and Crafts Adventures | Tent near the Inclusive Garden |
| Guided Tours (Starting point at booth near the Ceremonial Plaza) | ||
| 9.30am – 4.15pm | Istana Main Building Guided Tour by National Heritage Board | Main Building |
| 10.00am – 4.00pm | Nature Guided Tour by NParks | Enhanced Japanese Garden and Inclusive Garden |
| Snacks and Merchandise | ||
| 9.00am – 6.00pm | Goodburger Food Truck | Centre Gate |
| 9.00am – 6.00pm | Udders Ice-cream Booth | Main Tent |
| 9.00am – 6.00pm | Drinks and Merchandise Booth | Main Tent |
Entry Fees
Only cashless payments via PayNow will be accepted.
The following fees are applicable for entry into the Istana grounds:
| Entry into Istana grounds | Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Free | $2.00 |
| Children (4 to 12 years) | Free | Free |
| Children (Below 4 years) | Free | Free |
The following fees are applicable for entry into the Istana Main Building.
| 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 |
*The Istana Main Building Guided Tours are conducted by volunteers from the National Heritage Board. The tours are limited to 15 persons per group and depart every 45 minutes from 9.30am to 4.15pm. All fees collected will go towards charities supported by President’s Challenge.
The following fees are applicable for the Nature Guided Tour:
| 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 |
The Nature Guided Tours are conducted by volunteers from NParks. The tours are limited to 15 persons per group and depart every hour from 10am to 4pm. All fees collected will go towards charities supported by President’s Challenge.
Souvenirs
There will be merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs. Only cashless payments via PayNow will be accepted.
All proceeds will go towards charities supported by President’s Challenge. Social service agencies supported by President’s Challenge 2022 include those from the following sectors:
- Children, Youth & Family
- Disability
- Eldercare
- Mental Health
- Rehabilitation
- Healthcare
- Disability Sports
The souvenirs include memorabilia such as:
- Istana 150th Anniversary Books
- Caps
- Mugs
- Bookmarks
- Postcards
- Notebooks
- Umbrellas
Terms and Conditions
Admission Procedures to the Istana Open House on 17 July 2022
- Admission to the Istana Open House is subject to security checks. Pointed and sharp objects (e.g. knives of any size, fork, scissors), flammable items (e.g. lighter), and canned items (e.g. canned drinks) are not allowed.
- There are no storage facilities in the Istana. Security personnel reserve the right to deny entry to visitors with prohibited items.
- Entry to the Istana grounds may be restricted due to inclement weather or other reasons.
- The IOH may be suspended or cancelled if there is prolonged risk of lightning. Visitors within the Istana grounds can seek shelter at the tentages. Please do not seek shelter under trees or canopies. Visitors may also wish to seek shelter at nearby malls.
Admission Procedures to the Istana Main Building
- Each Main Building admission pass admits one visitor into the Main Building. Only children below 4 years old may enter for free.
- Re-entry into the Main Building is not allowed.
- Visitors must keep their masks on at all times in the Main Building.
- . The consumption of food and drinks is not allowed in the Main Building.
- Main Building admission passes are purchased on a first-come-first-served basis.
- To ensure a safe and pleasant experience, the number of admission passes issued will be based on the capacity of the Main Building. Istana reserves the right to deny entry or suspend the issuance of passes when the capacity is expected to be reached.
- There are no restroom facilities accessible to members of the public within the Main Building.
- Visits are kept strictly only to the first floor of the Main Building.
- No photography is allowed within the Main Building.
Visitor Etiquette and Safe Management Measures Within Istana Grounds
- Visitors who are feeling unwell on that day are strongly encouraged not to visit Istana.
- Visitors are requested to maintain good hygiene.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the Istana grounds.
- Please keep the Istana grounds litter-free.
- Activities such as wheeled sports (e.g. cycling, roller blading, riding PMDs) are not allowed.
- No pets are allowed except certified guide dogs.
- Follow all prevailing safe management measures.
The IOH Organising Committee reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time at their sole and absolute discretion without notice. By proceeding with the visit, the visitors agree to be bound by the updated terms. These terms and conditions and all its subsequent variations shall be subject to and governed by the laws of Singapore.
Visitors hereby agree that the Istana Open House Organising Committee may take photographs or recordings of any visitor at the Istana Open House for any purpose, without prior approval or compensation.
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