Istana Open House 2024 (Hari Raya Puasa / Labour Day)

Istana Open House 2024 (IOH 2024) for Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Labour Day is scheduled to take place on 21 April 2024 at the presidential residence and office located along Orchard Road. On top of student-led multicultural dance and traditional music performances showcasing instruments like the angklung, kulingtang, and gamelan, visitors will also get the chance to explore the Istana Heritage Gallery and participate in guided tours. And last but not least, those rumbling stomachs will discover comfort in the company of food trucks, local snacks, and refreshing drink stalls that will be available throughout the day.

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 Credit/Debit Card & QR Code will be accepted at this event. Participating payment merchants include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, JCB, Bank of China, Citibank, DBS, HSBC, ICBC, Maybank, OCBC, PayNow, Standard Chartered, and UOB­.

 

 

Opening Hours

• Venue: The Istana, Orchard Road, Singapore 238823 [Map]
• Date: 21 April 2024 (Sunday)
• Time
  • General Entry: 8:30am – 6:00pm
  • Istana Main Building Guided Tours: 9:30am – 5:00pm
  • Nature Guided Tour: 10:00am – 4:00pm

 

 

Entrance Fees

Activity / Per Person (SGD)	Adult	Child (4-12)	Child (<4)
Istana grounds (Citizens & PR)	Free	Free	Free
Istana grounds (Standard)	$20	$10	Free
Istana Main Building (Citizens & PR)	Up to $4	Up to $4	Free
Istana Main Building (Standard)	Up to $20	Up to $20	Free
Nature Guided Tour (Citizens & PR)	Up to $4	Up to $4	Free
Nature Guided Tour (Standard)	Up to $20	Up to $20	Free

Notes:

• Free entry to the Istana Heritage Gallery for all visitors.
• 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 from 9:30am to 5:00pm.
• 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 21 April 2024 (Sunday), 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.