Parliament House

Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay


Often referred to as 'new Parliament', the building is situated behind the Old Parliament House. It was opened in 1999 and proceedings are open to the public; check the website for sittings dates, dress appropriately (no singlets, shorts or sandals) and don't forget your passport. Entry is along Parliament Pl, where you'll also find ParlConnect, a small exhibition on the history and workings of Singapore's Parliament, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (entry is free).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay attractions

1. Old Parliament House

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2. New Supreme Court

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3. Raffles Landing

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4. National Gallery Singapore

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5. Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall

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6. City Hall

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7. ReDot Fine Art Gallery

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The only gallery in Singapore specialising in Australian Indigenous art, Redot sources its captivating pieces from community-based art centres.

8. Art-2 Gallery

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A small contemporary art gallery, Art-2 offers a melange of mediums ranging from sculpture and ceramics to painting and paperwork from Southeast Asia.