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13 Apr‘25

Hari Raya Puasa Istana Open House On 13 April 2025: Free Entry!

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Hari Raya Puasa Istana Open House
13 April 2025, 8.30am to 6pm

The next Istana Open House will be on 13 April in celebration of Hari Raya Puasa. Visitors can look forward to live performances, guided tours, activity booths and more. Read more about what to expect at the Istana Open House here.

Programme for the Hari Raya Puasa Istana Open House

The Hari Raya Istana Open House will be held from 8.30am to 6pm and will feature live performances, activities and more. The multicultural performances at the Istana Open House usually feature traditional instruments such as the angklung, kulintang, and gamelan.

Merchandise booths and guided tours

As well as the performances and tours of the grounds, visitors can also purchase limited-edition Istana and President’s Challenge souvenirs at the merchandise booths. All proceeds will go to the benefiting agencies supported by the President’s Challenge. Do note that only cashless payments are accepted!

At the Istana Open House, visitors can go on the National Heritage Board’s guided tours of the Istana’s main building to view selected function rooms and have a closer look at state gifts presented to Singapore’s leaders. Visitors can also visit the Istana Heritage Gallery for free.

The National Parks Board will also hold nature guided tours to showcase the flora and fauna on the Istana grounds. Food and drinks stalls and food trucks, as well as merchandise booths selling limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs, will be at the Istana open house too.

Do note that the Istana Main Building is currently closed for restoration until further notice.

How much: Free for Singaporeans and permanent residents. $20 entrance fee per adult and $10 per child (4 – 12 years old) for other visitors. Admission is free for children below four years old. Each guided tour costs $8 per adult and $4 per child (4 – 12 years old) for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, but is free for children below four years old. Family package (2 adults, 2 children) for $22. For other visitors, Istana Heritage Tour fees are $30 per adult and $12 per child.

Event Price

Free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

Event Location

Orchard Road (Near Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station)
Singapore 238823
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