Calling all young explorers! Enter a place made just for you to explore the wonders of science and nature.
Enter an amazing world of mazes, larger-than-life flowers, and hands-on activities, a place made just for kids to explore the wonders of science and nature.
In the Everett Children's Adventure Garden, your eyes, ears, fingers, and nose are the keys to unlocking the mysteries of the plant world. Each season brings new events and exciting discoveries to be made. There's a Boulder Maze for climbing, a Touch Tank for getting up close with water-loving plants, an indoor laboratory for doing experiments and looking through microscopes, and so much more!
For children of all ages.
Teens are invited to apply to intern at the Everett Children's Adventure Garden as part of the Explainer Program.
Open daily during regular Garden hours; Guided Activities: Tuesdays-Fridays, 1:30-5:30 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Explore nature and plant science through seasonally changing programs, themed galleries, and hands-on activities in the William and Lynda Steere Discovery Center as well as through outdoor exploration of the 12-acre Adventure Garden.
Little Landscapes March 3-April 22
Spring Fun! April 28-May 18
Observe and Create May 19-September 30
Birthday Parties at the Garden
Want to know what's going on at the Garden right now? There are many ways to keep on top of Garden happenings! Find the one that's right for you, and we'll keep you updated with informative, beautiful, and interesting updates throughout the week.
Plants and imaginations grow in the Family Garden, where you're allowed (no, encouraged!) to play in the dirt.
Become a Plant Hunter and travel through a world of plants and discover 66 plants from around the globe that all live in the very same building. Each ''house'' of the Conservatory features a different biome, perfectly designed for the plants that grow there.
Spring Break April 9-13 - Get full details
School is out, but spring is in full session! Each day features hands-on fun to welcome spring: Plant in the Family Garden, make your own terrarium, go on a scavenger hunt through the Conservatory, and more.
Bronx Arts Ensemble Family Concerts
Ferdinand the Bull Sunday, April 15, 1 & 3 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast Sunday, May 13, 1 & 3 p.m.
Summer Camps Starting July 9
Choose from three day camps full of adventure, discovery, and creativity: Art of Nature, Wild Wetlands, and Forest Adventure. Early drop-off and late pick-up options are available. For more information and to register, call 718.817.8181.
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.
Metro-North Railroad
Take the Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station.
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.