Old Parliament House
1, Parliament Place, Parliament House Complex, Singapore 178880
Civic District Trail 1, Marker 13

Parliament meetings used to be held here until recently when the Government decided to build a new parliament house. Keeping the Old Parliament House standing serves as a reminder to our turmoils in the early days of independent Singapore. It serves to educate and remind us of the benefits of staying together and united regardless of race or religion. Only then can we overcome any obstacle that we face. The Parliament House contributed to the development of one of the most important part of any country - the Government.

The Old Parliament House, the oldest government building in Singapore dating back to the late 1820s was once known as the Old Court House. Originally designed as a house for John Argyll Maxwell, a merchant and one of first three magistrates whom Stamford Raffles appointed, it was designed by G.D. Coleman but was built on land that was designated for government use. As soon as it was completed in 1827, it was leased to the government by Maxwell and was then used as a courthouse and for government offices. Renovations were made in 1873-1875, 1901, 1909 and 1954-1955.

For the past few years, Government seatings were held in the Parliament House until recently when a new Parliament House was built near the present location. The building is now undergoing restoration and renovation works for preservation.