A car brand’s showroom isn’t usually a day-out pick. Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore is different: it’s a free, walk-in space at Gardens by the Bay with a digital art installation, a café, a courtyard for community events and, yes, a few new cars. It’s here for about a year, so make it a pit stop on your next Gardens visit.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Gardens by the Bay (Future of Us Pavilion, near IMBA Theatre)
Best for
Car fans, design lovers and anyone wanting a coffee stop on a Gardens walk
Budget
Free entry; café and selected programmes cost extra
Time to allow
30 to 60 minutes, longer on community event days
Nearest MRT
Bayfront (CE1/DT16)
Good to know
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. It’s a limited-time Studio, here until around Q3 2027
Why go?
It costs nothing and needs no appointment. You can walk in, look around and leave without a sales pitch being the point.
It’s the brand’s first Studio in Southeast Asia, joining Studios in cities like Tokyo, Seoul, Copenhagen and Los Angeles. Each one is temporary and shaped by its host city.
It fits neatly into a Gardens by the Bay visit, especially on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when it stays open until 10pm.
What to do
01 · See the art in Canvas
Canvas is a rotating space where cars meet art and design through work by local and regional artists. It opened with Liquid Studios Singapore, a commissioned digital artwork by Singapore-based Metamo Industries. Check what’s on now, as the installations change.
02 · Get close to the electric GLC
The Studio launched with the Singapore debut of the GLC 400 4MATIC electric, the battery version of the brand’s best-selling SUV. Its new illuminated grille appeared on a Mercedes-Benz model for the first time here.
03 · Grab a drink at Commune, then check the Courtyard
Commune is the café and social hub, with limited-edition merchandise and rotating food and drink residencies; the opening one was Ferm, a probiotic-drinks brand. The Courtyard hosts community weekends, with run clubs, workshops and wellness sessions. Some of these need advance registration or a separate ticket.
Plan your visit
Address
Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore, Future of Us Pavilion, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 (near IMBA Theatre)
Opening hours
Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 10pm; Friday to Sunday 8am to 8pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open from 2 September 2026 for about a year
Getting there
Bayfront MRT (CE1/DT16) Exit B, then follow signs towards Bayfront Plaza and the West Lawn
Tickets or booking
Free entry, no appointment needed. Selected programmes may need advance registration or separate tickets
Accessibility
Indoor, ground-level pavilion; ask staff about step-free routes on arrival
Before you go
- Go on a Wednesday or Thursday evening, then walk to the Supertrees for the evening light show (suggestion).
- Hours were published at launch; check Mercedes-Benz Singapore’s channels before a special trip, as limited-time spaces can change.
- Make a day of it with our Gardens by the Bay guide, or catch an immersive show nearby with our IMBA Theatre guide.
Around the Studio
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 24 October 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Singapore (official site) · CNA Luxury – Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore opens at Gardens by the Bay (launch details and hours, photos by Mercedes-Benz)
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Nightcrafter (CC BY-SA 4.0); Bull-Doser (Public domain)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Opening date, hours, zones and admission rules come from Mercedes-Benz’s launch information as reported at the opening, checked on 24 October 2026; we couldn’t find a dedicated official Studio page. Photos are freely licensed: Gardens by the Bay and a GLC (not the electric model on show), not the Studio itself. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.