The Story of Studio Ghibli, the immersive exhibition featuring world premiere experiences will be opening on 18 December 2026 at Gardens by the Bay. It will run till 4 July 2027.
The Singapore edition of The Story of Studio Ghibli will span nearly 3,500 square metres, making it the largest presentation of The Story of Studio Ghibli to date. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to journey through unforgettable moments from beloved films including Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, The Boy and the Heron, and more.
The Story of Studio Ghibli Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay
Produced by TSUKURU, INC. and M Experience, and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, The Story of Studio Ghibli exhibition transforms Studio Ghibli’s celebrated films into an immersive, walk-through experiences.
There will be 12 life-sized recreated worlds where visitors can encounter the worlds of Studio Ghibli.
Stand before the world’s first eight-metre-tall three-dimensional recreation of the bathhouse from Spirited Away, before stepping inside its bustling boiler room. Watch Kamaji’s many arms move with tireless precision as he works among endless drawers, while the room hums, turns and stirs to life through intricate animatronic details.
Then, step beneath the rain into the world of My Neighbour Totoro, where Totoro waits beside you at the iconic bus stop and the Cat Bus feels only moments away.
Push open the wooden door of the Guchokipanya bakery from Kiki’s Delivery Service and begin your very own delivery journey.
Encounter the majestic Ohmu from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
Interactive multimedia installations throughout the exhibition place visitors at the centre of each story, transforming familiar scenes into experiences best encountered in person.
The Story of Studio Ghibli offers both longtime fans and a new generation of audiences an opportunity to explore these stories in a new way.
Beyond recreating scenes from the films, visitors are invited to journey beyond the artwork and production materials, engage more deeply with the stories themselves and rediscover the ideas and values that continue to resonate across cultures and generations.
The Story of Studio Ghibli – An Experience to Be Felt
“The Story of Studio Ghibli is not simply an exhibition to be viewed. It is an experience to be felt. Through 12 recreated immersive scenes inspired by iconic Studio Ghibli films, visitors will be invited to step into the stories themselves and connect with the emotions, values and imagination that continue to resonate across cultures and generations,” said Sean Lim, CEO, M Experience.
Designed for fans of all ages, the exhibition will also explore themes such as creativity, resilience and environmental stewardship. Educational initiatives and learning opportunities are currently being developed to encourage deeper engagement with these themes, with further details to be announced closer to the exhibition opening.
Early Bird Tickets to The Story of Studio Ghibli Now Available
Tickets to The Story of Studio Ghibli in Singapore are now available on Klook, the official ticketing partner.
To celebrate the launch of ticket sales, each adult ticket purchased during the Early Bird period from 12 September 2026 to 17 December 2026 will include an exclusive limited-edition gift, while stocks last.
The Story of Studio Ghibli opens at Gardens by the Bay on 18 December 2026.
Details for The Story of Studio Ghibli Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
When: 18 December 2026 to 4 July 2027
Opening hours: 10 am to 7 pm, daily
Where: Gardens by the Bay, West Lawn, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Ticket Prices:
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents – Adult: $39
Concession* – $29
Standard Admission
Off-Peak: Adult – $49
Concession* – $43
Peak: Adult – $55
Concession* – $49
* Concession tickets are available for seniors aged 65 and above and children aged 3 to 12.
Find tickets to The Story of Studio Ghibli on Klook.
