National Orchid Garden
The Singapore Botanic Gardens’ enduring love for orchids blossomed in the late 1800s. Today, this legacy lives on in a vibrant sanctuary where over 3,000 plants create a living masterpiece of colour and heritage.
Last updated 20 May 2026
About the National Orchid Garden
Cultivated since the late 1800s, the Singapore Botanic Gardens' orchid collection flourished under Henry Ridley, evolving from a modest orchid house in the 1870s into a dedicated nursery and orchid house in 1899 to meet growing demand.
Today, the National Orchid Garden is home to one of the largest and most impressive orchid collections in the world. First opened in 1995, it expanded in 2021 with the addition of the Tropical Montane Orchidetum (TMO), which adds a tropical highland touch by featuring species that thrive in cooler climates.
Thoughtfully designed to represent the four seasons — Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter — each section bursts with a riot of colours and shapes. In total, the National Orchid Garden is home to over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids.
Visitor Information
Opening hours
8.30am - 7.00pm daily. Last ticket sales and entry at 6.00pm.
Parking and Drop-off Point
The most convenient parking and drop-off point is located at the Tyersall Entrance.
Food and Beverage
Refreshments are available at the entrance.
Accessibility
This garden is wheelchair accessible.
Emergency, Lost and Found, and General Queries
Please enquire at the Ticketing Counter located at the entrance.
Map
Download the map before your visit.
Admission
Admission tickets are required for the National Orchid Garden. Please purchase your tickets directly from the Ticketing Counter at its entrance.
Ticketing
Admission charges for the National Orchid Garden
Category | Local 1 | Standard |
|---|---|---|
Seniors (60 years of age and above) | $1 | $3 |
Adults | $5 | $15 |
Students 2 | $1 | $3 |
Child below 12 years of age | Free | |
1 All Singapore citizens, permanent residents and those living in Singapore, including holders of employment passes, Work Permits or Dependant passes.
2 Local student charges refer to students of local public and private education institutes and can produce a valid student pass.
Map of the National Orchid Garden
Tropical Montane Orchidetum (TMO)
The Orchidetum has captivated visitors with a breathtaking journey through the tropics since 3 April 2021. Wander through the Lowland Habitat Trail, the Secret Ravine and explore the three specialised display houses that recreate the distinct beauty of various altitudinal zones of tropical mountains. The National Orchid Garden offers an unforgettable fusion of breathtaking displays and fascinating history — a true sanctuary for orchid enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Display Houses
Tan Hoon Siang Mist House
Award-winning orchids thriving amidst the lush foliage of unique Begonias and Aroids.
Yuen-Peng McNeice Bromeliad Collection
A bromeliad lover’s dream featuring everything from the funky Ananas to the vibrant Neoregelia and Guzmania.
Sembcorp Cool House
The showstopper featuring over 1,000 species from five regions - Malesia, Continental Southeast Asia and South Asia, Australasia, Afrotropics and the Neotropics.
Virtual Tour of the Tropical Montane Orchidetum
Our Orchid Hybridisation Programme
Explore the Gardens' orchid hybridisation programme that produced historically significant orchid blooms and transformed Singapore into a centre for global orchid excellence.