On 3 November, Glowing Oceans will open as Asia’s first full-scale living bioluminescence exhibition, where guests will be able to step into a lagoon of living bioluminescent dinoflagellates and watch the water light up with their movement.
Most people have only seen bioluminescence on a screen. From 3 November, guests will get to experience the real thing for themselves.
Glowing Oceans is Asia’s first full-scale living bioluminescence exhibition, featuring live dinoflagellates, single-celled marine plankton that emit blue light in response to movement. At the heart of the exhibition is the Lagoon, a shallow body of water that guests can step into wearing booties provided on site. As they walk through the water, the dinoflagellates respond to their movement, creating trails of blue light around their feet.
Beyond the Lagoon, guests can trace glowing patterns with their fingertips at the Galaxy Tables, gently swirl the water at the Touch Tables and Tanks to watch the organisms respond, and observe them up close in the Bubble Pods.
At the Lab Area and Educational Cove, guests can discover why these organisms glow, what triggers their response and how living bioluminescent cultures are cultivated and cared for. Glowing Oceans is presented in partnership with Popular Biology, Inc. from the United States.
Glowing Oceans
📅 From 3 Nov 2026
🎟 Science Centre Singapore
Kindly note that Glowing Oceans is a wet experience with limited light. The exhibition is not suitable for children under 4 years of age. Children above 4 years old must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Ticket prices
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Peak: Adults $12 | Children and seniors $10 Off-Peak: Adults $7 | Children and seniors $7
Standard Admission Adults and seniors $18 | Children $14
Super Glow Bundle from $15
Find out more about Glowing Oceans here.
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