Maintenance works scheduled for the main Merlion statue at Merlion Park

Singapore, 12 August 2026 – The Singapore Tourism Board would like to inform the public that the main Merlion statue at Merlion Park will be undergoing minor maintenance works on 08 September 2026.

While these works are in progress, the main Merlion statue will be partially covered in scaffolding and will not be available for photo-taking. Meanwhile, the public is welcome to take photos with the nearby Merlion cub statue at the Merlion Park.

We seek the public’s understanding as the works and barricades may cause some inconvenience during this period.

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