In shortMalay Heritage Centre has tickets from S$10 and is open Tue to Sun from 10am to 6pm, at 85 Sultan Gate. Checked October 2026.
Museums · tickets from Malay Heritage Centre
Duration
1.5 hours
The take
The old sultan's palace in Kampong Gelam (Kampong Glam) reopened in 2026 after a three-year refresh with six permanent galleries. The gardens are free to wander even if you skip the ticket. Walk down Bussorah Street afterwards.
Good to know
Galleries S$10 for visitors, concession S$8 (60+, students, PWDs), first PWD caretaker free; Singaporeans and PRs free
Galleries Tue–Sun 10am–6pm, last admission 5.30pm; closed Mondays. Compound open 8am–9pm on gallery days
Dari Rantau Ke Rumah is the post-revamp story; Sultan Mosque keeps its own visiting hours
Finding it: Istana Kampong Gelam, 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501; about 10 min from Lavender MRT or 12 min from Bugis
Hours checked October 2026
Before you go
Can I walk around Malay Heritage Centre's grounds without a gallery ticket?
The compound is open from 8am to 9pm, Tuesday to Sunday, while the permanent galleries run 10am to 6pm with last admission at 5.30pm. Both are closed on Mondays. That means the Istana Kampong Gelam grounds are there for an early walk or an evening one, but the galleries need a ticket and a daytime slot.
Sources: Malay Heritage Centre, NHBChecked November 2026
Who pays for Malay Heritage Centre tickets, and who gets in free?
Singaporeans and PRs get free admission, while foreign residents and tourists pay S$10. Seniors 60 and over, students and persons with disabilities pay S$8, children under 6 are free, and a first PWD caretaker is free. Bring valid ID, since the centre asks for it, and tickets are non-refundable.
Sources: Malay Heritage Centre, NHBChecked November 2026
Does Malay Heritage Centre run guided tours?
Yes, the centre's docents lead guided tours of Malay heritage, and the site has a page for them. Details of dates and any fee sit on that page, which is worth opening before you plan around a tour. Since Sultan Mosque keeps its own visiting hours, do the galleries first and the mosque on a separate slot.
Sources: Malay Heritage Centre, NHBChecked November 2026
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