Istana Open House 2025 (IOH 2025) for Chinese New Year will be held on 2 February 2025 at the Presidential Residence and office, situated along Orchard Road.
Apart from exploring the stunning Istana grounds, visitors can enjoy a rich variety of cultural activities, including Chinese dance and musical performances, lion and dragon dance shows, a Chinese calligraphy demonstration, and candle-making workshops. The Istana Heritage Gallery will also be open for exploration with guided tours available. To satisfy hunger pangs, food trucks, local snacks and refreshing drink stalls will be available throughout the day.
Entry to the Istana grounds is free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, with charges applicable for non-residents.
Tours, food, souvenirs, and entry to the Istana Main Building incur additional charges. Only cashless payments via Credit/Debit Card & QR Code will be accepted at this event. Accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, JCB, Bank of China, Citibank, DBS, HSBC, ICBC, Maybank, OCBC, PayNow, Standard Chartered, and UOB.
| Activity / Per Person (SGD) | Adult | Child (4-12) | Child (<4) |
| Entry to Istana grounds (Citizens & PR) | Free | Free | Free |
| Entry to Istana grounds (Standard) | 20 | 10 | Free |
| Entry to Villa Building (Citizens & PR) | 2 | 2 | Free |
| Entry to Villa Building (Standard) | 10 | 5 | Free |
| Guided Istana Heritage Tour (Citizens & PR) | 8 | 4 | Free |
| Guided Istana Heritage Tour (Standard) | 30 | 12 | Free |
Notes:
The Istana will be open to walk-ins on 2 February 2025 (Sunday), from 8:30am to 6:00pm. No registration or ticket application is necessary.
The Istana serves as the official residence and office of the President of the Republic of Singapore. While typically reserved for hosting state guests, it opens to the general public at least five times a year. This Open House not only offers a rare glimpse into the Istana’s interiors but also fosters meaningful engagement between the President and the public.
