Istana Open House 7 May 2022: No Advance Tickets Needed!

Keen to take a peek around the Istana? For the first time since the pandemic the Istana’s main building is open to the public again!

Istana Open House 2022: 7 May 9am – 5pm

The Istana open house is being held to mark both Labour Day and Hari Raya Puasa, which fall on May 1 and 3 May 2022 respectively. Those who are keen to visit the Istana open house on May 7 no longer have to apply for tickets.

The Istana Open House will be open to all visitors between 9am and 5pm.

Istana Open House Entrance Fees:

– Admission to the Istana grounds is free.

Fees for Entrance into the Istana Main Building

– Visitors who wish to enter the main Istana building can buy admission tickets on the door, at $2 for Singaporeans and permanent residents aged four and above, as well as for non-resident children aged four to 12 years. Tickets cost $4 for non-resident adults. Fees will go towards charities supported by the President’s Challenge.

Performances at Istana Open House 2022

Sadly this year there will be no performances, tours or food trucks at the Istana open house, but there is an opportunity to buy limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs.

When is the Istana Open to the public?

The Istana Grounds are usually open to the public in celebration of Chinese New Year, Deepavali,  Hari Raya Puasa, Labour Day and National Day. However the Istana Open House 2022 marks the first time the Istana’s main building is open to the public since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago!