Last update: October 27, 2025

Accessible Singapore

Inclusive Spaces at Gardens by the Bay: A Nature Experience for Everyone

Discover a Garden for Everyone

Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore’s most iconic attractions, home to towering Supertrees, the cool mist of the Cloud Forest, and the ever-changing blooms of the Flower Dome. But beyond the breathtaking visuals lies something even more meaningful: a garden designed for everyone to enjoy.

Today, Gardens by the Bay is growing into a space that welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities, whether you use a wheelchair, have sensory sensitivities, are exploring with young children, or simply need a calm retreat in nature. Here’s what makes it such a special and inclusive place to explore.

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Spaces That Soothe the Senses

Quiet Mornings, every alternate month, 8:00 am – 9:00 am at Flower Dome

On the last Saturday of every alternate month, Flower Dome opens an hour earlier for Quiet Morning, a gentle start to the day where sounds are softened and crowds are smaller. Between 8:00 and 9:00 am, you can stroll among the flowers without background music or announcements. Each session ends with a nature-themed workshop, perfect for reflection and sensory exploration. It’s especially welcoming for visitors on the autism spectrum or anyone who prefers a calmer atmosphere.

Image source: Gardens by the Bay

Sensory Trails, available from October 2024, advance registration required

In collaboration with the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped, Gardens by the Bay now offers Sensory Trails for visitors to experience nature through touch, sound, and scent. Guided by trained volunteers, participants can explore tactile paths, feel the textures of leaves, and use a special 2.5D tactile guidebook to imagine the garden’s forms. The programme runs on selected mornings and requires advance booking through the Gardens’ website.

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Play and Move Freely

Active Garden & Inclusive Playground, open daily, 5:00 am – 2:00 am

The one-hectare Active Garden is a lively, family-friendly zone with musical instruments, outdoor fitness areas, and a playground designed for children of all abilities. With wide paths, sensory play structures, and shaded rest areas, it’s a great spot for both energy and imagination to bloom.

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Mobility-Friendly Exploration, open daily, 5:00 am – 2:00 am

If you’re using a wheelchair, scooter, or mobility aid, the Gardens are fully navigable via barrier-free paths. Wheelchair rental is available from the Arrival Gift Shop, Canopy Ticketing Counter, and Floral Fantasy Ticketing Counter during operating hours (typically 9:00 am – 8:00 pm).

The Garden Shuttle Service connects Bayfront Plaza, Active Garden, and Flower Dome daily from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, with selected shuttles that are wheelchair-accessible.

Don’t miss the Garden Rhapsody light and music show at Supertree Grove, held twice nightly at 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm, where priority zones are set aside for mobility aid users.

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Meaningful Experiences for Seniors and Caregivers

Gift of Gardens, an ongoing outreach programme

Since 2012, the Gift of Gardens initiative has provided free access to ticketed attractions for more than 100,000 beneficiaries from over 200 charities, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and caregivers. Groups can apply through partner social service agencies to enjoy complimentary visits to the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Floral Fantasy during regular hours (9:00 am – 9:00 pm daily).


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Community Art and Participation

Active Garden Batik Mural, viewable daily, 5:00 am – 2:00 am

Art at the Gardens isn’t just to admire, it’s to join in. The Batik Mural Project, designed by special-needs artist Nicole Koo, completed with help from community groups like SAVH and Fei Yue, is displayed in the Active Garden. Visitors can view it any time the Gardens are open.

Throughout the year, art workshops and participatory events invite guests, from seniors to students, to express their creativity through nature-themed activities. Keep an eye on the Gardens’ Events & Programmes page for the latest schedule.

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Accessible Spaces, Shared Joy

With more than 89 million visitors since opening, Gardens by the Bay continues to expand its public, barrier-free spaces. The Bayfront Plaza and PropNex Family Zone are open daily from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, featuring raised planter beds, levelled lawns, shaded rest areas, and accessible toilets.

It’s not just about flowers, it’s about inclusion, connection, and community.

Image sources: Gardens by the Bay and Sunny City Kids

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Plan Your Inclusive Visit

Here’s how to make the most of your inclusive Gardens by the Bay experience:

  • Quiet Morning: Alternate months, last Saturday, 8:00–9:00 am
  • Sensory Trails: Selected dates, registration required (from Oct 2024)
  • Active Garden & Bayfront Plaza: Open daily, 5:00 am – 2:00 am
  • Conservatories (Flower Dome, Cloud Forest): 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Garden Shuttle: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Garden Rhapsody Show: 7:45 pm & 8:45 pm nightly
  • Wheelchair Rental: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

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A Garden That Grows with You

Gardens by the Bay continues to evolve, not just as a world-class attraction, but as a space where everyone can belong. Whether you’re rediscovering Singapore through new senses, introducing your children to nature, or simply finding peace among the blooms, the Gardens invite you to experience joy your own way.

Because here, nature is for all, and every visitor adds their own colour to the garden’s story.

Ready to explore? Visit gardensbythebay.com.sg for current programmes, accessibility features, and ticket information, and plan your inclusive day out today!