Singapore Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden and herbarium on the UNESCO World Heritage list, open to the public since 1859. Most of the grounds are free, so a visit can be as short or as long as the children allow; the paid part is the National Orchid Garden, which has its own hours and an earlier last entry than the gardens around it. For families the anchor is the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, with a water play area where adults must supervise at all times. It is a garden built around the child: adults are only let in when they are accompanying one. The trade-off right now is the children’s garden Tree House, which is closed after termite damage; a new one is planned, and the gardens hope to reopen it around the end of 2027, though that is an expectation rather than a date. On the information available, refreshments are listed at the entrances to the Orchid Garden and the children’s garden.
Family FAQ
How much does Singapore Botanic Gardens cost?
The Gardens are free for everyone every day; only the National Orchid Garden charges, SGD 15 for adults (SGD 5 for Singapore residents).
What are the opening hours of Singapore Botanic Gardens?
The Gardens are open daily from 5am to midnight.
