The New York Botanical Garden
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On-Site Tours
Gardening Demos

Audio Tours
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Gardens & Collections

PLAN YOUR VISIT
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Cell Phone
  • Select a prompt number from the drop down menus below.
  • Call 718.362.9561
  • Enter the prompt number followed by the # key.
  • Enter another prompt number at any time.
Tips:
  • The Audio Tour is available free of charge; however, you will use minutes of your cell phone plan while connected.
  • You do not need to wait until the end of the recording before entering another prompt number.
Garden Grounds
Curators share horticultural and historical information about specific trees and plants, landscapes, and the Garden itself.


A World of Plants in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Take a deeper look at the plants in the Conservatory's "ecotour of the world." Garden curators and scientists share insight about the Garden and their research.


Plant Hunter for Kids in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Kids can also enjoy an adventure around the world, right within the Conservatory and also learn about special exhibitions.

Greening the Garden: Climate Change and Sustainability
at the Garden

Learn about how Botanical Garden research contributes to the study of climate change, the challenges that face the Garden’s horticulturists, and what action the Garden is taking to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Biodiversity: Think Global, Act Local
Walk around the Garden grounds and discover the diversity of plant life within a variety of habitats.


Stimulating Your Senses in the Home Gardening Center
Journey through the Home Gardening Center, a place where you can learn to create beautiful and productive gardens from expert horticulturists. Experience the Center’s most sense-stimulating plants, and get tips that you can use in your own garden. You can experience the tour in two ways. At each stop you can either listen to an informational commentary or a descriptive commentary designed for visually impaired visitors.


The Edible Garden
Explore The Edible Garden, an exhibition that celebrates the diversity of edible plants and the benefits of growing great food throughout the Garden’s 250-acre landscape. Narrated by Mario Batali, with commentary by James Beard Foundation 2009 Outstanding Chef Award winner Dan Barber, this tour will allow you to discover where your food comes from and how it gets to your table.


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