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Istana Open House 2023 (Chinese New Year)
January 23 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Free
Istana Open House 2023 Chinese New Year (IOH 2023 CNY) will be held on CNY Day 2, 23 January 2023 at the presidential residence along Orchard Road. Apart from Chinese dance and musical performances by students and youths, a host of activities from Chinese calligraphy demonstration, candle-making workshop, to guided tours await all visitors. Food truck, local snacks and drinks stalls will also be available all day to keep all the growling stomachs filled.
Entry to the Istana ground is free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Charges for activities, tours, food, souvenirs, entry to Istana Main Building, and entry to Istana ground for non-residents apply. Only cashless payment via SGQR will be accepted at this event.
Opening Hours
- Venue: The Istana, Orchard Road, Singapore 238823 [Map]
- Date: 23 January 2023 (Monday, CNY Day 2)
- Time
- General Entry: 8:30am – 6:00pm
- Istana Main Building Guided Tours: 10:00am / 11:00am to 2:30pm / 4:30pm to 5:00pm
- Nature Guided Tour: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Entrance Fees
| Singapore Dollars (SGD) | Adult | Child (4-12) | Child (<4) |
| Istana grounds (Citizens & PR) | Free | Free | Free |
| Istana grounds (Standard) | 2 | 2 | Free |
| Istana Main Building (Citizens & PR) | (Self-guided) 2 (Guided) 4 * | (Self-guided) 2 (Guided) 2 * | Free |
| Istana Main Building (Standard) | (Self-guided) 4 (Guided) 10 * | (Self-guided) 2 (Guided) 2 * | Free |
| Nature Guided Tour (Citizens & PR) # | 4 | 2 | Free |
| Nature Guided Tour (Standard) # | 10 | 2 | Free |
Note:
- * 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 every 30 minutes
- # The Nature Guided Tours are conducted by volunteers from NParks. The tours are limited to 15 persons per group and depart every hour from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- All fees collected for the guided tours will go towards charities supported by the President’s Challenge.
Registration
The Istana is open to walk-ins on 23 January 2023, from 8:30am to 6:00pm. Registration or application for tickets is not required.
About Istana Open House (IOH)
The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Republic of Singapore. The venue is usually used to receive and host state guests, but for at least five times a year, is open to the general public. Apart from giving the public a glimpse into the interiors of the Istana, the Open House serves as an outreach activity between the President and the public.
