Holiday Train Show

November 17, 2012-January 13, 2013

FOR MEMBERS


All Aboard with Thomas and Friends™

January 1 – January 27
Featuring Members-Only mini-Performances on January 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 9 a.m.
Thomas ticket is required; no additional fee. Reserve online in advance as capacity is limited to 400 Members. Additional public times available.

Advance tickets reservations are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Events do sell out. Member tickets are required for all Holiday Train Show admissions and all holiday-related events

Members Holiday Breakfast


Followed by a Thomas & Friends™ mini-performance
Weekends January 5, 6, 12 & 13; 8 a.m.

Members and their families can enjoy a continental breakfast before meeting their favorite locomotive. Have fun with stickers, coloring sheets, toys, and a photo-op with train conductors during breakfast.

Then attend the brand new All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™ mini-performance at 9 a.m. We can’t wait to say “Good Morning” to you and your family! Holiday Train Show entry is available with this ticket at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory through 11 a.m.

Get Your Tickets Today! Members $10 / Limit: 5 tickets per Membership. Advance reservation is required; limited capacity.

Guest Passes

As a special bonus, guest passes will be accepted on non-peak weekdays from 1 p.m. to close. No guest passes will be accepted on weekends or during peak days, which include November 23, and December 17–January 1.

Exclusive Members Early Mornings Access

Every weekend and December 24 – January 1 starting at 9 a.m.

Past Events


Members Preview Day

Friday, November 16; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Members have exclusive access to the Holiday Train Show and special programs before the public opening. Join us on this special day for a classical holiday concert, a screening of a Holiday Train Show documentary, and to have your questions answered by a Garden Docent. Click here for full schedule details.

Magnificent Trees of The New York Botanical Garden Photographs by Larry Lederman

Booksigning 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Exhibition on view November 17, 2012–April 14, 2013
Members are cordially invited to meet the photographer, Larry Lederman, on Members Preview Day. Larry Lederman, landscape photographer and member of the Garden's Board of Advisors, has spent years walking the Garden grounds to observe and photograph trees and vistas in all seasons and at all times of the day. Fifteen photographs featured in the book, selected for their diversity and visual impact will be on view in the Ross Gallery. During the opening, Mr. Lederman will sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase.

Member Days

November 17 & December 7; 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

On these three days you will receive:
  • Free Parking with a valid Members ID
  • 20% off of all purchases at Shop in the Garden
  • 10% off at all Cafes
  • Up to four half-price tickets for friends and family
  • Time slots based on availability

Founding Sponsors: Victoria and Robert Zoellner

Major Sponsor: Alpine Associates Advisors

Presenting Sponsor:

Generous support also provided by the Karen Katen Foundation

Additional support provided by Brooks Brothers


Hours

Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Closed most Mondays, Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.

Please confirm hours on the day of your visit by calling 718.817.8700.

Directions

Metro-North Railroad
Take the Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station.

Driving, Bicycle, Subway, Parking

Motor Coach Directions

Membership

By becoming a Member today, you'll not only get a whole year's worth of benefits, you'll get the knowledge that you are helping the Garden's renowned horticulture, science, and education programs to flourish.