Tulipmania 2025 opens at Gardens by the Bay on April 17. The focus will be on Türkiye, where tulips first gained meaning centuries ago. That alone sets it apart from previous years. Instead of only showing flowers, the event will tie every part of the display to Turkish history, art, and tradition.
Families who visit will not only see tulips arranged by color and variety. They will step into scenes built around ancient cities, myths, and real cultural stories. Children can take part in hands-on crafts. Adults can join workshops led by Turkish artists. Every part of the layout will serve a clear purpose.
Most events that claim to be for all ages miss the mark. Tulipmania does not follow that path. It has enough depth for grownups and enough fun for kids without feeling forced or fake. If you want a full preview before picking a date to go, everything below covers the essentials.
| Event Name | Tulipmania 2025 |
| Location | Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore |
| Dates | April 17 to May 12, 2025 |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily |
| Theme | Türkiye: Birthplace of Tulips |
| Main Highlights | 65,000 tulips, 35 varieties, cultural Turkish displays |
| Admission | Entry to Flower Dome required (ticketed) |
| Online Ticket Sources | Gardens by the Bay website, Klook, Fever, Pelago, KKday |
| Special Features | Replicas of Trojan Horse and Göbeklitepe temple |
| Temperature in Flower Dome | Maintained at 23–25°C |
What to Expect at Tulipmania 2025
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Tulipmania 2025 will center on Türkiye, the birthplace of the tulip. The entire display will connect floral beauty with real historical meaning. Visitors will not only see flowers. They will step into settings built around Turkish heritage.
Visual Scale
- Over 65,000 tulips
- At least 35 tulip varieties
- Structured zones reflecting ancient Turkish landscapes
Cultural Display Features
- Trojan Horse replica
- Model of Göbeklitepe, the oldest known temple site
- Patterns and textures inspired by Turkish architecture
Each zone inside the Flower Dome will highlight a different story. The displays will not follow random color themes. They will reflect timelines, cultural depth, and a strong visual journey. Families will be able to walk through at their own pace without missing key details.
Dates, Times, and Ticket Info
Event Schedule
- Start date: April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
- End date: May 12, 2025 (Monday)
- Daily hours: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Ticket Requirements
Tulipmania 2025 takes place inside the Flower Dome, which requires a paid entry ticket. There is no separate ticket for Tulipmania.
Where to Book
You can book tickets through:
- Gardens by the Bay official site
- Klook
- Pelago
- Fever
- KKday
Entry Tips
- Book online to skip ticketing queues
- Weekend mornings and early weekdays are least crowded
- Flower Dome maintains a steady 23–25°C temperature inside
Main Display Highlights
Once you step inside the Flower Dome, the first thing that will hit you is the scale. Tulips will be everywhere—rows, clusters, full waves of them. But it will not feel random. Every section has been mapped out with care. You will notice the shift in colors as you move, the way each zone builds on the next.
There will be tulips with stripes that look like paint strokes, others with jagged petal edges that catch the light. Some will rise tall in deep reds. Others will settle low in soft white. Around them, Turkish patterns will guide your steps. The flower beds won’t just show color. They will shape the space like architecture.
At the center, you will see a full replica of the Trojan Horse. Not a toy version, but something that pulls you in. Tulips will surround it in fire-like tones, arranged to echo motion. Walk further, and you will reach a space that feels older than everything—Göbeklitepe. Stones, symbols, and curved walls shaped to reflect the world’s oldest temple.
Why Focus Is on Turkey This Year
The flower most people connect with the Netherlands came out of Central Asia and spread through Turkey long before it reached Europe. Ottoman rulers grew tulips in palace gardens, wrote poems about them, and turned them into symbols of order and control. This historical link makes Turkey the only honest starting point for any tulip story.
Tulipmania 2025 is not a random flower show. The curators chose Turkey to correct what people assume. That decision shapes the entire layout. Displays will carry the weight of history, not trends or color themes.
- A replica of the Trojan Horse, surrounded by deep red and orange tulips
- A layout built around Göbeklitepe, one of the oldest sacred sites on Earth
- Garden paths arranged using traditional Turkish stonework patterns
Activities for Families and Children
Tulipmania 2025 will not rely on photo booths or fake interactivity. The event has built real spaces where kids can create, observe, and move with purpose. The focus will stay on tulips, culture, and time spent without screens.
Families will not need to follow a fixed route. Each zone will have space to pause. Some areas will offer quiet moments. Others will invite hands-on action. Every activity listed below happens inside the Flower Dome and is included with regular entry, unless noted.
1. Sensory Moments – Tulipmania
Get close to tulips through touch, smell, and quiet observation.
- Date: Saturday, April 19
- Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Format: 10-minute sessions at three garden zones
- Locations: South American Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Flower Field
- Fee: Free with Flower Dome ticket
2. Get Crafty! Tulip Mosaic Art
Create a tulip-themed coaster using real mosaic materials.
- Dates: April 26 and April 27
- Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Location: Australian Garden, Flower Dome
- Fee: Separate activity fee applies
3. Ebru Marbling Art Workshop
Learn Turkish marbling with professional guidance (suitable for older kids with adults).
- Dates: April 18 and April 19
- Time: Multiple sessions from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Location: South American Garden
- Fee: Included with admission
Why Tulipmania Deserves a Spot on Your Calendar
You do not need to love tulips to care about this event. Tulipmania 2025 builds something worth walking through. Every part has been planned, not thrown together. The layout, the culture, the way kids and adults both find space—it all works without trying too hard.
Pick a day between April 17 and May 12. Go in with time, not a checklist. Let the flowers speak for themselves.