Free Admission Days

There are Free Admission Days at Museums in Singapore and the President's residence, the Istana is also open to the public on certain public holidays. Find the listing here.

Free Admission Days
at all National Heritage Board Museums

OPEN HOUSE DAYS

In celebration of our national holidays, the National Heritage Board (NHB) offers all visitors free admission to all exhibitions at the NHB museums and institutions on the following public holidays. Seize the rare chance to view our national collection and uncover our nation’s history.

With each museum presenting a part of our culture and heritage and with special programmes to complement the Open House Days, there is no better time to visit.

NHB Open House Days

• New Year's Day: 1 January
• Chinese New Year
• Hari Raya Puasa
• National Day: 9 August
• Deepavali
• Christmas Day: 25 December

*Unless otherwise stated, Open House Days involve all NHB museums.

List of National Heritage Board Museums and Heritage Institutions

Museums and Interpretative Centres

• National Museum of Singapore
• Asian Civilisations Museum
• Singapore Philatelic Museum
• The Peranakan Museum
• Reflections at Bukit Chandu

Heritage Institutions managed by NHB

• Malay Heritage Centre
• Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Museums in Singapore

A Singapore Museum is not the typical place that most children imagine for family fun and activities, but the knowledge about the culture and heritage of old Singapura and pride in our history is extremely important. Otherwise culture in Singapore is truly dead and our kids are living in a cultural wasteland, with no knowledge of their past and what came before them.

Whether you are living in Singapore or travel to Singapore on a visit, I strongly recommend taking your kids to any of our many museums in Singapore. What is the worse that can happen? Yeah, I have been asked politely to leave the museum before because of my noisy baby, so what? My older two kids had a blast with the audio guide, speeding around staring at the masterpieces from the Musee D'Orsay.

For more information about the following Museums in Singapore, please visit www.nhb.gov.sg.

• Singapore History Museum
• Mint Museum of Toys

Istana Open House

Open House

The Istana grounds is open to the public in celebration of Chinese New Year; Deepavali; Hari Raya Puasa; Labour Day; and National Day. The Istana Open House is normally scheduled to be held on the following dates (Please verify before going!):

Chinese New Year (2nd Day)
Labour Day (Actual Day)-          1 May
Hari Raya Puasa (Actual Day)
National Day (Sunday before)
Deepavali (Actual Day)

*Date is subject to confirmation. 

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. There are also guided tours of the Istana building, conducted by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) volunteers.

Istana souvenirs are also sold at the Open House. All proceeds from the sale of the souvenirs and the entrance fees collected are donated to charity. 

Notes to Visitors:

1.    The following items will not be allowed within the Istana grounds for security reasons:
·         Pointed and sharp objects (e.g. knives of any size, forks)
·         Flammable items (e.g. lighters)

2.    To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all visitors, and to prevent damage to the premises, the following activities will not be allowed within the Istana grounds:
·         Wheeled sports (e.g. cycling, roller blading)
·         Littering
·         Smoking
·         Consumption of alcoholic drinks
·         Pets (except for guide dogs)

3.    No storage facilities will be provided. Security personnel reserve the right to turn away visitors who bring along items that are not allowed.

4.    All visitors will need to go through security screening prior to entering the Istana grounds.

5.    The sale of tickets to enter the Istana Main Building will close at 5.30pm, subject to crowd conditions.

Please note that all times shown are indicative and may be subject to change.

ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands®

Singapore Art Museum (SAM)

71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555

& SAM at 8Q - 8 Queen Street, Singapore 188535

Opening hours : Monday to Sunday 10am to 7pm (till 9pm on Fridays)

Admission : $10 per adult

Free admission on Fridays from 6-9pm.

50% discount off admission for foreign students and senior citizens 60 years and above everyday.

Free admission to NSFs, local seniors above 60 years old, local teachers and students and children below 6 years old.

Free guided tours from Monday to Sunday, please call 6332 3222 / 6332 3200 to enquire.

The Singapore Art Museum presents contemporary art practices of Singapore and the Southeast Asian region.

National Museum of Singapore

Asian Civilisations Museum

Peranakan Museum

Singapore Philatelic Museum

23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807

Opening hours : Monday 1-7pm / Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 7pm

Admission : $6 per adult / $4 for children 3-12 years old

Free admission to NSFs, local seniors 60 years and above, local teachers and students, and children below 3 years old.

Postage stamps are miniature pieces of art that feature the significant events, history, heritage and cultures of a country. The Singapore Philatelic Museum is the first of its kind in the region, with a fascinating array of 15,000 philatelic artefacts, colourful and interactive exhibitions. This is ideal for a fun and educational experience.

Letters and postcards mailed at the museum's sub-post office receive a special postmark which makes a great heritage souvenir, and print your very own personalised stamps at the museum shop!

;D This is my daughters' favourite museum. It must be one of the most nerdy places in Singapore for kids, so no crowds!

Stock up on all the essentials needed for your motherhood maternity needs and new baby at Mother & Baby Fairs which happen every month or so. You can also find lots of educational materials located all in one venue for convenience.

There is always a Book Fair going on somewhere in Singapore. Get books at steep discounts and there are sometimes even activities available to entertain the kids at the big fairs.

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