Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie Experience in Singapore

# Museums

# Singapore

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Key Highlights of Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie
- Curated Journey Through Tea and Art
- Tea Symbolism Through Multiple Senses
- CHAGEE Pop Up Experience by the Singapore River
A Nice Way to Spend an Afternoon in the City
Ticket Prices and Access to Asian Civilisations Museum
Things to Know Before You Go

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What Is Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie

Garden of Senses explores tea beyond drinking. It looks at how tea has shaped daily life, conversations and culture across centuries.

Visitors are guided through curated spaces that engage sight, touch, hearing and thought. Instead of focusing on fast movement or heavy reading, the exhibition encourages reflection and quiet observation.

This makes it suitable for visitors who enjoy culture, design and meaningful experiences in Singapore.

Details	Information
Exhibition Name	Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie
Dates	28 January 2026 to 7 June 2026
Location	Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore
Theme	Tea as a human ritual and sensory experience
Collaboration	Asian Civilisations Museum, CHAGEE, Singapore Tourism Board

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Garden of Senses features a carefully curated journey that blends historical collections from the Asian Civilisations Museum with contemporary artworks by local creatives such as Ashley Yeo and Alecia Neo.

Visitors will encounter tea inspired sculptures, immersive soundscapes and displays of tea making tools. These elements work together to show how tea connects craftsmanship, creativity and daily life across generations.

Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie Experience in Singapore

Tea is explored as a symbolic ritual rather than just a drink. The experience encourages visitors to engage with tea through different senses.

This includes:

Soundscapes that reflect calm tea moments
Tactile elements that invite slow interaction
Visual installations inspired by tea culture

The multi sensory approach helps visitors understand why tea continues to hold meaning in modern life.

As part of the exhibition period, a CHAGEE pop up experience is available near the Singapore River.

Visitors can enjoy tea beverages and explore exclusive merchandise inspired by Garden of Senses. Two limited edition plush charms are available, with a special variant offered to showcase ticket holders.

This pop up adds a casual and enjoyable extension to the museum visit.

For tea lovers, this adds an extra layer of enjoyment. For casual drinkers, it is a gentle introduction to how tea can be part of a slower lifestyle.

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Garden of Senses works well as a short afternoon plan, especially if you are already around the river area. After the visit, you can take a walk along the Singapore River or sit nearby for a coffee.

This experience suits:

Locals looking for something new to do
Visitors who enjoy culture and calm spaces
Anyone wanting a break from busy shopping malls

It does not feel rushed, and that is part of its charm.

Visitor Type	Ticket Price
Tourists	S$25
Singaporeans and PRs	S$12
All Access Ticket	Includes entry to all ACM exhibitions on the same day

Online Ticketing: Available via the Trip.com platform.

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The experience is time limited, so checking dates before visiting is recommended
Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends
Take your time, this is not an exhibition to rush through
Comfortable clothing and an open mind make the visit more enjoyable.

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