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Arts & Culture

23 Sep (Sat)

24 Sep (Sun)

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Arts@Hortpark – Oil Painting Workshop

23 Sep (Sat), 8.30am – 12.30pm

Watch Mylène, a French artist specialising in plein air oil painting (painting outdoors) in action, learn from her techniques, and receive feedback on how you can improve your own oil painting and skill in this outdoor workshop. You’ll get to bring home your completed masterpiece as well!

Register here.

Singapore Botanic Gardens: Heritage Tour

23 Sep (Sat), 9am – 10am

A great introduction to the history of the Singapore Botanic Gardens in a 1-hour walking tour of Heritage Trail. Learn about the moments that lead to the boom of the rubber industry and how orchids are intertwined with Singapore.

Please register at the Visitor Services Desk, Tanglin Gate 15 mins before the scheduled tour. Click here for more info.

Fort Canning Park: Heritage on the Hill (Guided Tour)

23 Sep (Sat), 9am – 10am

Did you know that the history of Fort Canning dates back to the 14th century? Check out the ancient artefacts from the hill, and join us on a journey that highlights the changing faces of Fort Canning, from the ancient 14th century to the colonial 19th century and beyond!

Register here.

Singapore Botanic Gardens, Gallop Extension: Guided Exhibition Tour

23 Sep (Sat), 10am – 11am

Visitors can see a selection of the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ collection that includes more than 2,000 botanical paintings, as well as hundreds of sketches, line drawings and photographs. The display showcases various art forms, from original watercolours and ink drawings to prints and printing blocks. The gallery highlights the vital role that art plays in the scientific documentation of plants in Singapore and the region, as well as how art can inspire renewed appreciation of the natural world around us.

Please register 15 mins before the scheduled tour at the various venues. Click here for more info.

Race Against Time – Science behind a Botanic Garden Tour

23 Sep (Sat), 10am – 11am

Find out about our scientific work behind the Singapore Botanic Garden in this 45-minute session.

Please register at the Visitor Services Desk, Tanglin Gate 15 mins before the scheduled tour. Click here for more info.

Fort Canning Park: Galleries Tour (Guided Tour)

23 Sep (Sat), 2pm – 4pm 24 Sep (Sun), 2pm – 4pm

Join us on a guided tour of the newly-opened Fort Canning Heritage Gallery, which traces the rich history of the hill and showcases the rare artefacts found here. This tour will also take you to the Spice Gallery, which looks at the history of spices and spice traders in Singapore, and is nestled in Singapore’s most diverse spice garden.

Register here.

Jurong Lake Gardens: Lights by the Lake 2023

23 Sep (Sat) & 24 Sep (Sun), 7pm – 11pm

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, join us to celebrate at our annual Lights by The Lake 2023 event held at the Jurong Lake Gardens. Come admire the captivating lantern displays hand-crafted by skilled artisans from China adorning our Gardens and watch performances by homegrown artistes and participate in our fun programmes and activities.

More about the event here.

Jurong Lake Gardens: Arts@JLG: Music Under the Moonlight 2023

23 Sep (Sat), 7.30pm – 8pm & 8.30pm – 9pm

Prepare to be captivated by our talented local artists and allow their mesmerising melodies to soothe your soul under the stars!

More about the event here.

Civic District Tree Trail – Istana Route

24 Sep (Sun), 9am – 10.30am

The Civic District Tree Trail takes you through Singapore’s historic Civic District where you will be marvelled by many majestic and interesting trees. Did you know that some of the these trees have witnessed the transformation and progress of Singapore through the years? Join us as we take you through part of the trail starting from the entrance of Istana to CHIJMES!

Register here.