IMBA Theatre has done it again, opening something completely different this September and transforming its space at Gardens by the Bay into a larger-than-life floral playground: Bloomyard, created in collaboration with British creative duo Graphic Rewilding.
Oversized blooms, swings surrounded by flowers, garden mini golf and even flower-shaped table tennis tables. Basically, this is one garden where you're actually encouraged to play.
Yes, children are probably going to have a blast here, but for the grown-ups? Consider this your permission to play again.
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| Catherine Borowski and Lee Baker, artists behind Graphic Rewilding, with their artwork Flower Clouds in London. |
Stepping Into Graphic Rewilding's Larger-Than-Life Garden
Behind all those giant flowers are artists Catherine Borowski and Lee Baker, the UK-based duo behind Graphic Rewilding.
Their work takes inspiration from the natural world, beginning with observations and hand-drawn imagery of flowers, plants and tiny details before magnifying them into bold, colourful environments. They describe their approach as “microscopic maximalism”, which feels pretty fitting once you see how something as delicate as a flower can suddenly dominate an entire space.
For Bloomyard, that artistic language has been transformed into an immersive playground. Instead of simply looking at the botanical artwork around you, you're invited to walk through it, sit amongst it and, most importantly, play inside it.
It's Art You Don't Have to Admire From a Distance
What makes Bloomyard interesting to me is that it blurs that line between an exhibition and a playground.
Graphic Rewilding's botanical imagery is still very much the visual star of the experience, but instead of creating an environment where visitors simply photograph the artwork and move along, the installations become part of what you're doing.
You swing amongst the flowers.
You play amongst them.
You wander through them.
That makes Bloomyard feel less like visiting a conventional gallery and more like briefly stepping into someone else's colourful imagination.
And perhaps that's also a reminder that experiencing art doesn't always have to be serious, sometimes you're allowed to just have fun with it.
Swing, Putt and Rally Among the Flowers
Once you've walked through the floral arch, there are several activities scattered throughout Bloomyard.
You can hop onto the flower swings, bounce upon the beautiful blooms on the trampoline, challenge someone to a game at the flower-shaped table tennis tables, or test your putting skills around the garden mini-golf course, complete with slopes, twists and curves.
Of course, it makes ahn amazing family activity spot but I think it could also make a rather cute date idea in Singapore too ~
When was the last time you challenged your partner or friends to mini golf surrounded by giant flowers?
Kids don't need permission to play.
Adults sometimes need reminding that we're still allowed to.
Take a Breather at The Bloomery
After all that swinging, putting and rallying, there's The Bloomery café within the experience where you can stop for a drink, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and matcha on the menu.
You can also browse Bloomyard merchandise featuring Graphic Rewilding's botanical designs, including stickers, prints and T-shirts.
If you're looking to brighten up your home with some colourful florals, the prints are definitely worth checking out. They're Singapore exclusives, making them a rather special piece of Bloomyard to bring home.
A Little Tip Before You Visit
Here's something worth keeping in mind if you're planning your visit: the different play stations have limited capacity.
There are six golf clubs, six swings, five table tennis tables and only a handful of trampolines, so you may have to wait your turn when Bloomyard gets busy.
If you have some flexibility, I'd consider visiting on a weekday or during an off-peak period, when you may have more time to enjoy the activities without feeling rushed.
Bloomyard at IMBA Theatre
📍 IMBA Theatre, Gardens by the Bay
📆 10 September to 25 October 2026⏰ Monday to Thursday: 10am – 7pm | Friday to Sunday: 10am – 8pm
📆 10 September to 25 October 2026
🎫 Singapore Residents
Adults (13 years and above): S$20
Children (3–12 years): S$15
🎫 Non-Residents
Adults: S$25
Children: S$20
Children under three enter free, while student tickets at S$15 are available onsite with a valid student pass.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance or onsite.
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