SINGAPORE – Fans of Studio Ghibli movies, rejoice.

An exhibition in collaboration with the famed Japanese animation studio behind beloved titles like My Neighbour Totoro (1988), Spirited Away (2001) and Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) will open at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum on Oct 4 and run till Feb 2.

The World Of Studio Ghibli marks the studio’s first exhibition in Singapore. There will be 11 galleries – spanning 2,400 sq m– showcasing 11 films.

Highlights include 16 large-scale sets that will allow visitors to step into iconic scenes, such as waiting by the bus stop in the rain with Totoro, or sitting in a train carriage with the No-Face spirit from Spirited Away.

There will also be 16 art installations that provide a glimpse into the creative process behind the films, as well as a retail shop, where official Studio Ghibli merchandise and souvenirs designed for the ArtScience Museum exhibition will be on sale.

The World Of Studio Ghibli was first presented in Japan in 2013, followed by South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and, most recently, Bangkok.

The exhibition has undergone several changes over the years. The upcoming iteration features additions from Studio Ghibli’s latest film The Boy And The Heron (2023). 

General sales open on Aug 3 from 10am and can be purchased via Klook or Marina Bay Sands box offices. There is also a pre-sale for Sands LifeStyle members from July 29 to Aug 2.

Ticket prices range from $23.80 for Sands LifeStyle members with concessions on a non-p...