http://www.istana.gov.sg/content/istana/istana/istanaopenhouse.html
The Istana ground is open to the public five times a year in celebration of Chinese New Year; Deepavali; Hari Raya Puasa; Labour Day; and National Day. The Istana Open House is scheduled to be held on the following dates in 2012:
- Chinese New Year (2nd Day) – 24 January 2012 (Tues)
- Labour Day (Actual Day) – 1 May 2012 (Tues)
- National Day (the Sun before actual day) – 5 August 2012 (Sun)
- Hari Raya Puasa (Actual Day) – 19 August 2012 (Sun)
- Deepavali (Actual Day) – 13 November 2012 (Tues)
Admission to the Istana grounds is free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. Other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $1 per person. Entrance to the grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road. Opening hours are usually from 8.30am to 6.00pm.
There will be a variety of performances on the grounds during the Open House. For an entrance fee of $2, visitors could tour selected function rooms in the Istana building and view a special display of gifts presented to the President and the Prime Minister.
Istana souvenirs are also sold at the Open House. All proceeds from the sale of the souvenirs and the entrance fees collected go to the Community Chest.
NOTES TO VISITORS:
1. To facilitate security checks, please do not bring sharp objects or bulky items to the Istana
2. The sale of tickets to tour the Istana Main Building will close at 5.30pm, subject to crowd condition
