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General Information

Address:	Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Road Singapore 259569
Tel:	(65) 6471 7138 / (65) 6471 7361
Fax:	(65) 6473 7983
E-mail:	nparks_sbg_visitor_services@nparks.gov.sg
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Rental of Venues

Tel:	1800 471 7300
Fax:	(65) 6467 4832
E-mail:	nparks_sbg_venues@nparks.gov.sg

About Us

The History of Singapore Botanic Gardens

The idea of a national garden in Singapore started in 1822 when Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore and a keen naturalist, developed the first ‘Botanical and Experimental Garden’ at Fort Canning. It was only in 1859 that the Gardens at its present site was founded and laid out in the English Landscape Movement’s style by an Agri-Horticultural society. The Gardens was soon handed over to the British colonial government (in 1875) and a series of Kew-trained botanists saw the Gardens blossom into an important botanical institute over the following decades. Today, the Gardens is managed by the National Parks Board, a statutory board of the Singapore government.
In the early years, the Gardens played an important role in fostering agricultural development in Singapore and the region through collecting, growing, experimenting and distributing potentially useful plants. One of the earliest and most important successes was the introduction, experimentation and promotion of Para Rubber, Hevea brasiliensis. This became a major crop that brought great prosperity to the South East Asian region in the early 20th century. From 1928, the Gardens spearheaded orchid breeding and started its orchid hybridisation programme, facilitated by new in vitro techniques pioneered in its laboratories. In contemporary times, the Gardens also played a key role in Singapore’s Garden City programme through the continual introduction of plants of horticultural and botanical interest.
With more than 150 years of history, the 74-hectare Gardens holds a unique and significant place in the history of Singapore and the region. Through the botanical and horticultural work carried out today, it will continue to play an important role as a leading tropical botanical institute, and an endearing place to all Singaporeans.

Getting Here

Located in central Singapore and just five minutes away from Orchard Road (Singapore’s main shopping street), getting to the Gardens is easy! Visitors can access the Gardens via its various major entrances. Knowing where to alight will help ensure that your visit is an enjoyable experience.

Which Entrance?

There are three gates leading to the various attractions in the Gardens:

To Visit	Enter Via
Tanglin Core (Botany Centre, SBG Heritage Museum, CDL Green Gallery, Heritage Trail, Herbarium, Food For Thought,Swan Lake, Bandstand)	Tanglin Gate
Central Core (National Orchid Garden, Ginger Garden, Palm Valley,Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Visitor Centre, Casa Verde, Halia Restaurant)	Nassim Gate
Bukit Timah Core(Eco-Lake, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden,NUS Alumni Guild House, NUS Law Faculty)	Bukit Timah Gate*

* The Botanic Gardens MRT Station (Circle Line) alights you at the Bukit Timah Gate.

By Bus/MRT

By bus alighting at Napier/Holland Road (Tanglin Gate)

• SBS Transit 7, 105, 123, 174,174e
• SMRT 75, 77, 106, NR8
• Nearest MRT Station : Orchard MRT (North-South Line) and a 5-min bus ride to Tanglin Gate.

By bus alighting at Bukit Timah/Dunearn Road (Bukit Timah Gate or Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden)

• SBS Transit 48, 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170
• SMRT 67, 171
• Nearest MRT Station : Botanic Gardens MRT Station (Circle Line)

By Taxi

There are taxi drop-off/pick-up points at the following major entrances:

Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate (via junction of Holland/Napier Road)

Visitor Centre, Nassim Gate (via junction of Nassim/Cluny Road)








Visitor Centre, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (via Bukit Timah Road)






Bukit Timah Gate (via Cluny Park Road)

By Car

Parking is available at:

• Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate (via junction of Holland/Napier Road)
• Visitor Centre, Nassim Gate (via junction of Nassim/Cluny Road)
• Raffles Building (via junction of Evans/Cluny Road)
• Visitor Centre, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (via Bukit Timah Road)
• Cluny Park Gate (via Cluny Park Road)
• Along Tyersall Avenue (coupon parking)

Parking Charges

Hours*	Charges
7.00 am to 10.30 pm	$0.02 per minute
7.00 am to 10.30 pm	$2 maximum
8.00 am to 9.00 am	$1 **

No overnight parking is allowed
* Singapore Botanic Gardens is closed from 12mn to 5am daily
**Peak hour charge on all passing vehicles that enter from Kheam Hock Road and exit at Evans/Cluny Road
For further information, please contact Ramky Cleantech Services Pte Ltd at

• (Hotline) 6876 5408
• (Email) parking@ramky.com.sg This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

By Coach

We have three main designated areas, situated at convenient locations near the various attractions for coach buses to drop off and pick up passengers :

• Ginger Garden Coach Bay (via Tyersall Avenue; nearest access to National Orchid Garden)
• Visitor Centre, Nassim Gate (via junction of Nassim/Cluny Road)
• Visitor Centre, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden (via Bukit Timah Road)

Maps

A map of the Gardens can be picked up from any of our Visitors Services Desks. We encourage prudent use of our maps and will accept used maps at our desks which will be reused. Various specialty maps on the National Orchid Garden, Healing Garden, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden and the Ginger Garden are also available.
*Please note that we have temporarily ceased printing of the Evolution Garden map as of 1 July 2013.
 Dowload our various maps from the links below.
1. Singapore Botanic Gardens
2. National Orchid Garden
3. Evolution Garden
4. Healing Garden
5. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

What to Wear/Bring

Located in the tropics, Singapore’s daily average temperature is between 24°C – 33°C. We recommend light clothing to keep cool. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Insect repellent is recommended for children to prevent insect bites and skin irritation.

To stay cool and hydrated, bring along drinking water, sunglasses or shades, a hat or umbrella. Water fountains and drinks vending machines can be found in the Gardens.

Care for the Gardens

For the enjoyment of all, we encourage all visitors to play their part to protect our living collections and to maintain the peace and tranquility in the Gardens:

• Take nothing but photographs
• Our lawns are lush, clean, and suitable for picnics so please use only picnic mats
• Sale and solicitation of items and services are not permitted
• Please refrain from blocking our pathways
• Children are allowed on tri-cycles, two- wheelers, scooters/skates only under strict supervision. There are varying gradients in the Gardens, so please use caution.
• Nature’s natural audio system - Birds chirping, frogs croaking and cicadas calling – are much preferred to the electronic man made one.
• For the safety of all, please leash your canine friends and muzzle them in accordance with the Animals & Birds (Dog Licensing & Control) Rules. Refer to this chart for more information.
• Dog poo bags are available at various entrances. Please clean up after your dogs and dispose of all waste in a hygienic and considerate manner.
• Littering attracts pests and causes unsightly lawns. Go clean, go green.
• Please refrain from playing with fire in order to protect the plants.
• To keep the air fresh and clean, smoking is not permitted.
• Please refrain from playing with frisbees, boomerangs, kites and footballs as these activities disturb the peace of the Gardens
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Visitor Services

Our Visitor Services staff are on duty from 8.00 am – 5.30 pm daily at the Visitor Centres at Botany Centre and Nassim Gate to handle queries you may have on the Gardens.
At the Visitor Services Desk, we provide an array of services :

• Visitor Information
• Maps
• Feedback
• Lost & Found
• First Aid
• Handling of Emergencies
• Wheelchair use

We are also contactable via email or phone.

Visitor Centre, Nassim Gate

Tel : +65 6471 7361

Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate

Tel : +65 6471 7138

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Tel : +65 6475 0196

After Your Visit

We hope you have enjoyed your visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens and we look forward to having you back here again!

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Volunteer with Us

Join us in our mission of connecting plants and people. There are various areas where you can help out – tour guiding, gardening and plant records. Click here for more details.

Support Us

Your support for our work in research, conservation, education and recreation is important to us. To find out more about donations and sponsorships for the Garden City Fund, visit http://www.gardencityfund.org/

Photographs

If you have taken some shots during your visit, we would like to invite you to share the fond memories that you have captured by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us. After all, beautiful things are meant to be shared.

Feedback

If you have any feedback, suggestion or query, simply email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us or call +65 6471 7361/6471 7138. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you.

Online Trail Guides

We have a range of walking trail guides that you can refer to if you wish to explore the Gardens. With walking trails that range from 40 to 90 minutes in duration, there should be one that suits your needs. These trail guides (PDF files) can be accessed through your smartphone or tablet.
1. Rain Forest Trail Guide
2. Ginger Garden Trail Guide
3. National Orchid Garden Trail Guide
4. Heritage Tree Trail Guide
5. Evolution Garden Trail Guide
6. Heritage Trail Guide