Roots of Knowledge: Celebrating 150 Years of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library

The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the Library at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, one of Southeast Asia’s oldest and most significant botanical libraries.

This special exhibition features rare books and historical records that date as far back as 1531. These collections support the Gardens’ long-standing work in plant research, conservation, education, and public outreach.

Through carefully curated displays in the Botanical Art Gallery, discover the evolution of botanical art and documentation, and learn how these invaluable materials contributed to the Singapore Botanic Gardens becoming the first and only tropical botanic garden on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. 

About the Garden City Fund
The Garden City Fund is a registered charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC) established by the National Parks Board in 2002. The Fund works with corporations, organisations and individuals to better engage members of the public through conservation efforts, research, outreach and education. In doing so, we hope to cultivate a sense of ownership and encourage the community to play its part in preserving Singapore’s legacy as a lush and vibrant City in Nature.

If you would like to support our projects, please visit https://go.gov.sg/gcfsbg

Level 1, Botanical Art Gallery (Gallop Extension)
From now to June 2026
Open daily*, 9am - 6pm (Last entry at 5.30pm)
*Closed on the last Thursday of every month

Admission is free