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Sunday8:30am - 6pm
Monday8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday8:30am - 6pm
Thursday8:30am - 6pm
Friday8:30am - 6pm
Saturday8:30am - 6pm


The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. Meaning palace in Malay, it is where the President receives and entertains state guests. The Istana is also the working office of the Prime Minister of Singapore. The 106 acres estate was once part of the extensive nutmeg plantation of Mount Sophia. In 1867, the British colonial government acquired the land and built a mansion to be the official home of the British governor. This continued until 1959 when Singapore was granted self-government, and the governor was replaced by the Yang di-Pertuan Negara, who was in turn replaced by the President.
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