The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have teamed up with international tea brand Chagee to host the Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie, a multi-sensory tea showcase exploring the social significance of tea across Asia through art installations and interactive experiences.
Running from Jan 28 to June 7, 2026 at the Asian Civilisations Museum, the immersive showcase enhances visitors engagement through all five senses – sight, scent, sound, touch and taste, and the sense of thought.
Chagee also have a pop-up store at the museum, featuring selected beverages and exclusive merchandise available only at this location.
The pop-up blends modern tea aesthetics with subtle references to landscape and ritual; creating a relaxed space for visitors to continue their tea experience after their museum visit.
Exclusive to the showcase is a specially designed Chagee Pony Plushie Charm, available in two colourways: light blue and light brown.
All Access ticket holders can purchase the limited-edition light blue variant in-store as a bundled set, while the light brown variant will be available to walk-in customers as a bundled add-on.
The showcase: A journey through the senses
(Scent) The first experience of tea
In this immersive zone, fragrance takes centre stage. Visitors encounter aroma profiles across tea categories, from green and oolong to darker teas. Each scent is shaped by chemistry, released when the leaf meets air, heat, and water.
(Thought) Shade of tea
The journey begins with a sculptural paper installation by artist Ashley Yeo, inspired by the form of tea leaves. The canopy-like structure creates a calm, contemplative space that encourages visitors to slow down, observe and ease into the experience, setting the tone for mindful exploration.
(Touch) Tea production in China
This zone spotlights the craft behind tea-making. Iconic tools, presented alongside images from an 18th-century painting series showing every stage of tea productions as well as modern extraction techniques. This zone traces tea’s evolution from handcraft to innovation, highlighting the human touch behind every cup.
(Sight) Vessels: The art of tea drinking
Designs have been an integral aspect of tea culture and they evolve across time and cultures. 3D replicas of tea vessels from the Asian Civilisations Museum’s collection are presented alongside contemporary Chagee cups, offering a dialogue between historical rituals and modern tea culture.
(Sound) Symphony of Tea
Artist Alecia Neo, in collaboration with composer Clarence Chung, with videography by Jonathan Goh and sound recording by Wesley Meow presents a multimedia installation inspired by sound, rhythm, gesture and human connection. The work translates the rhythms of tea preparation into a meditative, almost musical experience, inviting visitors to listen as much as they look.
(Taste) Chagee ACM pop-up store: Where tea brings us together
The journey culminates in a riverside-inspired communal space that echoes historic tea trade routes. Extending beyond the galleries, the experience flows into a Chagee ACM pop-up store by the Singapore River, where visitors are invited to pause, connect and share tea, continuing a tradition that has long brought people together.
Ticketing and ongoing promotions areavailable via the ACM website.
All photos used are credited to ACM and Chagee.
