Pressed in Pixels - Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium | EXHIBITION

29 October 2025 to end August 2026 | Level 1, Botany Centre, Viewing gallery at the Singapore Herbarium

The Singapore Botanic Gardens has launched its most ambitious digitalisation project to date, aiming to create an online database of approximately 800,000 herbarium specimens by 2027. This initiative coincides with 2025 being the 150th anniversary of the Herbarium and the 10th anniversary of the Gardens' UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

Visitors can observe this digitalisation process through the world's first live viewing gallery for a herbarium digitalisation initiative. The gallery features the exhibition "Pressed in Pixels: Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium", which showcases the variety of specimens housed in the collection, explains how plant specimens are made and why they are important, and demonstrates how they are transformed into digital copies. Visitors can also try their hands at interactive family-friendly activities. More details will be shared so stay tuned! Through this exhibition, we aim to reinforce the vital role that plants, herbaria, and botanists play in understanding plant diversity and conservation.

Staff placing herbarium sheet mounted with plant specimen on the digitalisation conveyor belt to be imaged. (Credit: Picturae Inc)

Planting Memories – Singapore Botanic Gardens Through the eyes of the Community | EXHIBITION

19 July 2025 to 4 January 2026 | CDL Green Gallery and People's Gallery Exhibition Spaces

Discover how Singapore's green heart has touched countless lives across generations, in this exhibition celebrating the Gardens' 10th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through personal stories, cherished memories, and heartfelt wishes, experience how this beloved space has grown beyond its historic roots to become a living, breathing part of our shared heritage.

Visitors can also look forward to interactive displays that share about the Gardens' groundbreaking research and conservation work. These efforts aim to strengthen the connection between plants and people, ensuring the Gardens’ continued relevance and purpose for Singapore.

Roots of Knowledge: 150 Years of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library of Botany and Horticulture | EXHIBITION

19 July 2025 to June 2026 | Botanical Art Gallery, Level 2 | Opens daily 9am - 6pm (Closed every last Thursday of the month)

Discover 150 years of botanical treasures in this anniversary exhibition of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library. Through historical books, artworks, and archival materials – alongside newly commissioned and acquired works – explore how the library's evolving collection has maintained its enduring relevance in botanical research and education.

Established in 1875, the Library continues to support contemporary studies and conservation efforts, reflecting the Gardens' pivotal role in global botanical science.

Pressing Plant Matters: Celebrating 150 Years of the Singapore Herbarium | EXHIBITION

28 November 2025 to 30 November 2026 | Botanical Art Gallery, Level 1 | Opens daily 9am - 6pm (Closed every last Thursday of the month)

The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the Singapore Herbarium (SING), established in 1875 by Henry James Murton and now recognised as the second-largest herbarium in Southeast Asia.

This commemorative exhibition showcases the remarkable journey from Murton's modest collection stored in his office to today's world-class repository of approximately 800,000 specimens of plants and fungi. These meticulously preserved collections represent decades of scientific discovery and botanical exploration across the region.

Trees of the World | EVENT

6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 | Various locations across the Gardens | 7pm - 10pm

Trees of the World returns this December with dazzling festive displays created in collaboration with the community. Each tree celebrates the season while raising funds for the Give to the Gardens initiative.

Plants in Singapore’s Desserts | EXHIBITION

Early December 2025 to August 2026 | Centre for Ethnobotany | Opens daily 9am - 6pm (Closed every last Wednesday of the month)

Uncover the botanical secrets behind Singapore's beloved desserts. This exhibition reveals how diverse plants shape our iconic local sweets, offering a fresh perspective on hawker culture through ethnobotany.

Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival | EVENT

19 to 27 July 2025 | Various locations across the Gardens

From 19 to 27 July, watch our trees glow with new light installations at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. As part of this year's Heritage Festival, immerse yourself in a variety of enchanting activities, from musical performances and outdoor film screenings beneath the stars, to guided tours and hands-on craft workshops.

Experience a unique blend of nature, art and heritage while exploring the stunning landscapes that have shaped the Gardens over 166 years. Bring your family along for this magical celebration of our living history!

The Swan Lake light show will be screened daily from 19 July 2025 to 10 August 2025 at the following times:

7:30pm, 7:50pm, 8:10pm, 8:30pm, 8:50pm, 9:10pm, 9:30pm and 9:50pm

Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) Orchid Show | EVENT

19 to 27 July 2025 | National Orchid Garden* | 8.30am - 7pm

Presented in partnership with the Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA), the SGF Orchid Show blooms again in its second edition. Marvel at exquisite displays, alongside an orchid competition featuring both dedicated hobbyists and professional growers.

Join the excitement of 'The Great Orchid Hunt' as you wind your way through spectacular competition displays over two weekends (available at selected timings).

*Free admission to the National Orchid Garden for Locals from 19 - 27 July 2025.
(Singapore citizens, permanent residents and those living in Singapore, including holders of employment pass, work permit, dependent pass or student pass. Proof of residency may be required for verification for entry to the National Orchid Garden) 

MarketPlace | EVENT

19, 20, 26, 27 July 2025 | Maranta Avenue | 8.30am - 7pm

Browse a curated selection of orchids, plants and lifestyle products from 15 specialty vendors each weekend.

Singapore Botanic Gardens Discovery Passport | ACTIVITY

Thank you for your interest and support! Due to overwhelming response, the Discovery Passport is fully redeemed. Please check our website for updates on future activations and availability of the Discovery Passport.

From 19 July 2025 | Various locations across the Gardens

Create a lasting keepsake of the Gardens through beautifully crafted self-embossing stamps available at stations along the Gardens' trails. Visitors can pick up a Discovery Passport at the Visitor Services Counters and collect commemorative stamps featuring iconic landmarks such as the Bandstand, Learning Forest, and Swan Lake at 10 stations throughout the Gardens. Collect all 10 embossed stamps and received an exclusive Heritage Pin!

Each stamp tells a unique story, showcasing key moments, iconic landscapes, and cultural and heritage sites within the Gardens. This interactive experience lets visitors of all ages explore and learn while creating their own meaningful souvenir.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens Discovery Passport is available for free at the Visitor Services Counters located at the Bukit Timah, Gallop, Nassim, Tanglin, and Tyersall entrances.

Botanical Art Worldwide 2025 Singapore | EXHIBITION

1 May to 2 November 2025| Botanical Art Gallery | Opens daily 9am - 6pm (Closed every last Thursday of the month)

Discover the artistry of agriculture as Singapore joins over 30 exhibitions worldwide in celebrating “Crop Diversity”. Presented by the Botanical Art Society (Singapore) and Singapore Botanic Gardens, this exhibition is part of the second Botanical Art Worldwide Project. It explores the cultural and agricultural significance of crops through botanical art, in celebration of the Worldwide Day of Botanical Art on 18 May.

Image credit: Sharifah Osman

Treasures of the Singapore Herbarium | EXHIBITION

4 April to 17 July 2025 | People's Gallery exhibition spaces at Botany Centre, Nassim Gate, Tyersall Gate, Gallop Gate and Bukit Timah Gate (MRT Station Exit A), located near the Visitor Services Counters | 5am - 12mn

Journey through time at this photographic exhibition, showcasing 23 treasures from the Singapore Herbarium's stunning collection of 800,000 specimens. From a 230-year-old preserved gem to an orchid presumed extinct and a newly discovered Singapore ginger, each photograph unveils nature's remarkable legacy.