About Flower Dome
Flower Dome is a cooled conservatory within Gardens by the Bay in Marina South, Singapore. Opened in 2012, it replicates a cool-dry Mediterranean climate and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest glass greenhouse. It displays plants from Mediterranean and semi-arid regions across nine gardens and a central Flower Field with seasonal floral displays.
Visitors guide
Visitors enter a large glass conservatory maintained at 23-25°C housing Mediterranean and semi-arid plants from five continents. The interior features a central Flower Field with changing seasonal displays, mature olive trees, baobabs, succulents, and themed gardens. Paths wind through landscaped beds, sculptures and educational displays. The space is fully indoors, air-conditioned, and connected to Cloud Forest within Gardens by the Bay.
Key highlights
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Guinness World Record for largest glass greenhouse
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Cool-dry Mediterranean climate conservatory at 23-25°C
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Seasonal Flower Field displays such as Tulipmania, Rose Romance and Cherry Blossom
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Collection of baobabs, olive trees and succulents from semi-arid regions
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Nine themed gardens including Australian, South African and Mediterranean Gardens
History of Flower Dome
Opened on 29 June 2012 as part of Gardens by the Bay, a national garden initiative. Designed by WilkinsonEyre architects, the Flower Dome was awarded the Guinness World Record in 2015 as the largest glass greenhouse. It was developed to showcase horticulture and sustainable cooling technologies.
Culture & Context
Showcases global horticultural diversity and hosts seasonal cultural floral displays reflecting festivals and traditions from around the world, serving as an educational and recreational landmark within Marina Bay.
Route
| By air | Accessible from Singapore Changi Airport via MRT and road |
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| By train |