Parliament meetings were held in the building until the new Parliament House (nearby) was completed. It is now refurbished as The Arts House. Source: Singapore Book of Records
The place for temporary exibitions, I had the Leonardo Davincis earlier Mona Lisa in early January 2015, for 20 SGD and an Ipad included for the tour a bit pricey, expected something else ;-)
Did u know? The building was originally designed (by George Coleman) as a house for John Argyll Maxwell, 1 of first 3 magistrates whom Sir Stamford Raffles appointed. Source: Singapore Book of Records
Oldest Colonial Building. Completed in 1827, it was leased to the government and used as a courthouse & government offices. Source: Singapore Book of Records
Used to be called The Old Parliament House (1999-2004). Before that, it served many roles including The Parliament, Legislative Assembly House & Supreme Court. Source: Infopedia
Enter the twilight zone. Settle all your phone calls before entering. StarHub's subscribers get no reception in here. Be prepared for irate friends who can't reach u.
イギリス統治時代には裁判所、そしてシンガポールの国会議事堂として使われた建物。2004年からはコンサートホール、劇場、映画館、ギャラリー、レストランからなる文化の殿堂として使われています。Old Court and Parliament Office. From 2004, used as Concert Hall, Theater, Cinema, Gallery and Restrant.
Played an active role in the Singapore arts & creative scene.... Promotes & presents multidisciplinary programmes & festivals such as literary arts, film, performing & visual arts.(Show more)