Botanical Art Gallery
Singapore's first permanent botanical art display, drawn from a collection of over 2,000 works spanning historical illustrations to contemporary pieces.
Last updated on 16 June 2026
About the Botanical Art Gallery
The Botanical Art Gallery showcases how art and science come together to document and celebrate the plant world. It features Singapore’s first permanent display of botanical art, with works from the Gardens’ collection of over 2,000 paintings, sketches, drawings, and photographs.
Visitors can see historical artworks by the Gardens’ first botanical artist, James de Alwis, alongside modern pieces by contemporary artists like Waiwai Hove. The artworks are rotated every six months to a year to offer new experiences and ensure their long-term preservation.
About the Building
The gallery is housed in Gallop House No. 7 (Inverturret), a conserved colonial bungalow designed by Regent Alfred John Bidwell of Swan & Maclaren and built in 1906. Commissioned by Charles McArthur, the house was named Inverturret—a nod to his Scottish roots.
In 1939, the house was leased to the French Government and served as the residence of the French ambassadors until 1999. Restored in 2012, Inverturret now serves as the home of the Botanical Art Gallery.
Getting There
Opening Hours
Daily 9:00am – 6:00pm (except every last Thursday of the month)
Nearest Entrance
Gallop Gate