Studio Ghibli, the legendary Japanese animation studio passionately loved by fans of all ages for its compelling movies like My Neighbour Totoro (1988), The Wind Rises (2013), and Ponyo (2008), is bringing its magic to Singapore! The ArtScience Museum is set to host Studio Ghibli’s grandest exhibition in Southeast Asia, promising an interactive and immersive experience.
This large-scale Studio Ghibli exhibition, the biggest ever staged by the ArtScience Museum, will span an impressive 2,400 square metres, interacting with audiences across 11 themed galleries, 11 Ghibli film screenings, 16 art installations, 16 elaborate film sets that recreate iconic scenes, and much more.
Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by animated film directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, and has produced twenty-four feature-length films. Most Studio Ghibli films ranked number one at the box office in Japan in the year in which they were released. The Studio’s Spirited Away (2001), Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) and Princess Mononoke (1997) are among Japan’s top 10 grossing films.
Studio Ghibli’s multi-sensory exhibition: Dates, tickets, and what to expect
Immerse yourself in the Studio Ghibli universe, where characters and sets from its 11 movies await to delight. You can expect theatrical sets, enigmatic art installations, insider facts about your favourite characters, and partake in fun-filled activities. The film sets recreate scenes from critically acclaimed and widely loved movies from the studio, such as sitting in the train carriage with the enigmatic No-Face spirit from Spirited Away or waiting for the bus on a rainy day with Totoro from My Neighbour Totoro.
The exhibition organisers will take the fun a notch higher with a retail shop selling exclusive Studio Ghibli souvenirs and merchandise.
The exhibition runs from October 2, 2024, to February 2, 2025, at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum. Tickets go on general sale on August 3, 2024, at 10 am and can be purchased online via Klook or offline at the Marina Bay Sands box offices. Sands LifeStyle members can enjoy pre-sale access from July 29 to August 2. Click here to learn more.
ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, 6 Bayfront Avenue
4 Oct 2024 – 2 Feb 2025
Studio Ghibli’s first-ever presentation was held in Japan in 2013, followed by exhibits in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and, recently, Bangkok.
(Feature Image Credit: Marina Bay Sands)
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
Written By Yashita Vashishth
