Where’s The Arts House?

THE ARTS HOUSE
TEL: (+65) 6332 6900
FAX: (+65) 6336 3021

Location
We are located at No 1 Old Parliament Lane Singapore 179429.

By Car: Enter via 1 Old Parliament Lane. Parking spaces available at the current Parliament House, The Adelphi and the road side along Empress Place.

By Bus: North Bridge Road (Opposite Funan Centre or Outside MICA Building): 32, 51, 61, 63, 80, 103, 124, 145, 166, 174, 195, 197, 603, 851, 961
Collyer Quay (At, or Opposite Clifford Pier; Fullerton Square; Opposite Singapore Cricket Club or outside Victoria Concert Hall): 10, 70, 75, 100, 107,130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 605, 607, 608

By MRT:  From Raffles Place Station, take exit H and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. We are located directly behind Victoria Theatre.

From City Hall Station, take exit B (in front of capitol building), turn left, walk towards Funan Centre and turn left again upon reaching the present Parliament house.

From Clarke Quay Station, take exit E, cross the road in front, then turn left, upon reaching the Singapore River, turn right and walk towards the Victoria Memorial Clock Tower.

General Information
Airport Tax
Check with your travel agent if the passenger service charge of SGD 21 has been incorporated in the cost of your air ticket. If it hasn’t, you may be required to pay the amount during check-in at your departure. In some cases, the airline may absorb the charge.

Drinking Water
It is perfectly safe to drink water straight from the tap in Singapore. Bottled mineral water is also widely available at local supermarkets, convenience stores and selected pharmacies.

Electricity
In Singapore, voltage is 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. On request, most hotels will provide transformers to visitors with electrical appliances of a different voltage, such as 110-120 volts, 60 cycles per second. When shopping for electrical appliances, do remember to check the voltage of the item against the acceptable voltage in your home country. The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped type.

Mobile Phones
There are two mobile phone networks - GSM900 and GSM1800 - and three mobile telephone service providers - SingTel, M1 and StarHub. To make international calls, the access codes are 001, 013, or 019 for SingTel, 002 or 021 for M1, and 008 or 018 for StarHub.

Transportation
Travelling around Singapore is a cinch with the efficient public transportation network of taxis, buses and the modern Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail system, ensuring that getting from point A to point B is not only hassle-free but extremely affordable.

Visa and Entry Facilities
Generally, foreigners who do not require visas for entry and are visiting Singapore as tourists, may be given up to 30-day social visit passes upon their arrival in Singapore.

For more information on visa requirements, click here. To find out more about the types of visas and to download the necessary application forms, click here.

What to Wear
Singapore has a generally warm and humid climate throughout the year with a daily average temperature range of 24 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius. Light and summer clothing made from natural fabrics like cotton is best for everyday wear. Casual dress is acceptable for most situations and occasions but some establishments may require a more formal dress code. It is always advisable to check beforehand on dress regulations, if any.

The months of October and November are near the monsoon season and there could be occasional heavy rain. As such, do remember to bring an umbrella or raincoat, and to wear covered shoes to prevent your feet from getting wet from the frequent heavy rains. Most establishments are air-conditioned to a very low temperature, so it is also advisable to bring a sweater or light jacket.

For more detailed information on Singapore, check the Singapore Tourism Board’s comprehensive guide for travellers here.