National Day Istana Open House With Live Performances & Activity Booths

The National Day Istana Open House (IOH) will be held on Sunday, 28 July 2024, 8.30am to 6.00pm.

Venue: The Istana
Date: 28 July 2024, 8.30am to 6.00pm
Admission: Free for Singapore Citizens and PRs

The National Day Istana Open House (IOH) will be held on 28 July 2024, 8.30am to 6.00pm. The IOH will be open to all visitors. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents enter for free. All other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $20 (adults) and $10 (children from 4 to 12 years old). 

Tours, Live Performances & Activity Booths 

In addition to entering the Istana grounds, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in two guided tours. The Istana Nature Tour features experienced nature guides who will share insights about the flora and fauna within the compound, and lead visitors to the Japanese Garden, Gun Terrace and the Inclusive Garden. The Istana Main Building Tour allows visitors to view selected function rooms and see some of the state gifts presented over the years to Singapore’s leaders.

• The Istana Main Building Guided Tours are limited to 15 persons per group and depart every 30 minutes from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm 
• The Istana Nature Tours are limited up to 20 persons per group and depart every hour from 10.00am to 4.00pm. 

Both tours are chargeable, details of fees are below. 

Visitors can also participate in various engaging communal sports games such as floor curling, bean bag toss, mini table-tennis, and learning candle making, paper quilling and Nagomi Art painting. There will also be National Day-themed performances put up by schools, community groups, and young local talents. 

See the full list of activities. 

Food Trucks and Booths

There will also be food and beverage stalls, a food truck, as well as merchandise booths with limited-edition Istana souvenirs and President’s Challenge souvenirs. All fees collected and proceeds from the merchandise booths will go towards the benefitting agencies supported by President’s Challenge.

Admission

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents enter for free as well as children below 4 years old. All other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $20 (adults) and $10 (children from 4 to 12 years old). 

Do take note that admission into the IOH is subject to security checks. Pointed and sharp objects (e.g., knives of any size, fork, scissors), flammable items (e.g., lighter), tripods and canned items (e.g., canned drinks) are not allowed. here are no storage facilities in the Istana. Security personnel reserve the right to deny entry to visitors with prohibited items.

Fees are applicable for entry to the Istana Main Building Guided Tour and Nature Guided Tour. 

Entry Into The Istana Main Building

• Singapore Citizens & PR
• Adults: $2 (self-guided), $4 (guided)
• Children (4 - 12 years): $2 (both)
• Standard:
• Adults: $10 (self-guided), $20 (guided)
• Children (4 - 12 years): $5 (self-guided), $10 (guided)
• Children (below 4 years old): Free

Nature Guided Tour

• Singapore Citizens & PR
• Adult: $4
• Children: $2
• Standard
• Adult: $10
• Children: $2
• Children (below 4 years old): Free

For more details, visit The Istana.