Built in 1939, this stately building with
its Corinthian columns, spacious interiors which feature murals
by Italian artist, Cavalieri Rodolfo Nolli, and classic design,
make the Supreme Court building one of the finest buildings
ever built during the British Rule of Singapore.
Beside the Supreme Court is City Hall, Which was built
in 1929 and was the site of the Japanese surrender to Lord
Mountbatten in 1945 during World War II.
Visitors are welcome to attend all open court hearings
unless otherwise ordered and to tour the premises. However,
visitors are requested to be appropriately attired (no shorts,
singlets or slippers). Photographic and video equipment
are not allowed on the premises and other electronic equipment
such as handphones and pagers must be turned off or switched
to silent mode.
There are permanent exhibits on the history of the Courts
on the ground floor of the Supreme Court Building, a multi-media
gallery with corporate video screenings as well as interactive
electronic information kiosks. Don't forget to pick up a
copy of the "Guide to Supreme Court, Singapore".
Open: 8.30am - 5pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am - 1pm (Sat)
Admission: Free
Location: St Andrew's Road
Getting There: Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25)
and walk along St Andrew's Road towards the Padang.
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