Medallions with Singapore Botanic Gardens’ iconic landmarks launched to mark milestone-filled year
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Light shows are taking place daily until Aug 10 at two locations in the Botanic Gardens – Swan Lake and Tanglin Gate.
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SINGAPORE – Collectors can now get their hands on three intricately designed commemorative medallions marking several milestones in 2025 for the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Launched by the Singapore Mint as part of a special collaboration with the Gardens, the medallions feature three iconic Gardens landmarks – the Bandstand, the Singapore Herbarium, and Burkill Hall at the National Orchid Garden.
Each medallion, available in both 24K gold plating and 999 fine silver, commemorates one of the Gardens’ landmark anniversaries, the National Parks Board (NParks) said in a statement.
These are the 10th anniversary of the Gardens’ inception as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the 30th anniversary of the National Orchid Garden, and the 150th anniversary of the Singapore Herbarium and Library of Botany and Horticulture.
The medallions are sold individually and in three-in-one collector sets, and can be purchased at all Singapore Mint retail outlets and at www.singaporemint.com
Light shows, performances and other festivities
Meanwhile, for the first time, visitors can enjoy a nightly light show at the Gardens and see Swan Lake and Tanglin Gate bathed in multicoloured lights.
The light show takes place between 7.30pm and 10pm, from July 19 to Aug 10.
It is complemented by light installations at the Bandstand, the clock tower at Orchid Plaza, and Palm Court near Nassim Visitor Services Centre.
The light-up is part of the 10th edition of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival being held from July 19 to 27, featuring more than 40 free activities for visitors.
Other festival highlights include musical performances, outdoor movie screenings, guided tours and hands-on workshops.
Visitors can step into the shoes of scientists, with a workshop allowing them to carry out practical laboratory tasks such as DNA extraction using bananas, and cell staining with onion roots.
This allows them to get a glimpse into the plant conservation work that happens behind the scenes in the Gardens.
The Gardens has also released the second edition of Gardens Of Perpetual Summer, a publication that traces its history and legacy since its establishment in 1859. The first edition was published in 2009 to mark its 150th anniversary. The book can be purchased at the Gardens Shop and online
Orchid show
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the National Orchid Garden, which is playing host to the Singapore Garden Festival Orchid Show from July 19 to 27.
The Singapore Garden Festival’s Orchid Show features an orchid competition with 75 categories.
PHOTO: NATIONAL PARKS BOARD
The show, organised by NParks and The Orchid Society of South East Asia, features an orchid competition with 75 categories.
The public can view all competition entries, including the winning orchids across all categories, at Burkill Hall and the Tropical Montane Orchidetum at the National Orchid Garden.
Singapore residents enjoy free entry during the Orchid Show and can go on free guided tours, which are available daily.
Interested members of the public can go online to /
Correction note: In an earlier version of the story, it was reported that the medallion was available in gold instead of in 24k gold plating. This has been corrected.
