Race Against Time Tour

Time:             10am - 10.45am

Venue:           Visitor Services Counter, Level 1 Botany Centre (Nearest Entrance: Tanglin Gate)

Registration: Required 15-min prior at the Tanglin Visitor Services Desk (Botany Centre). Limited slots on a first-come-first-served basis. For ages 9 and above.


This session introduces the research facilities at the Singapore Botanic Gardens such as the Library of Botany & Horticulture, Orchid & Micro-propagation laboratory and the Herbarium.
Highlights of  this 45-minute tour includes a visit to the Herbarium which stores physical records of reference plant materials, some dating as far back as 1790.  In addition, learn about our hybridization programme for orchids, a process introduced back in 1930’s by the then Director, R.E Holttum.

In support of LTA’s World Car-Free Day this September, we encourage our visitors to take public transport, cycle, or walk to the Gardens. Let’s journey towards a more sustainable future together!