Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

November 17–January 21

Holiday Train Show^®

Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials—all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. This year’s exhibition showcases Lower Manhattan—the birthplace of New York City.

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A model train driving past a half-full drink

Select Fridays & Saturdays,
November–January

Bar Car Nights

On these nights exclusively for adults 21 and over, the wintry landscape of NYBG sets the scene for festive outdoor adventures, with an after-dark viewing of the Holiday Train Show® as the centerpiece.

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A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

November 3–18

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

The chrysanthemum—kiku in Japanese—is the most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants. Meticulously trained kiku will be on view in the Nolen Greenhouses’ Bourke-Sullivan Display House.

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Adult Education student making a floral arrangement.

Fall Classes Are Now in Session!

Beginners and advanced students alike can enjoy classes in Botanical Art and Illustration, Floral Design, Gardening, Horticulture, and more!

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Photo of a fall display in the NYBG shop

NYBG Shop

Explore NYBG Shop’s selection of botanical books and decor, archival prints, rare plants, and unique Garden gifts. Members get 10% off all purchases. All purchases support NYBG.

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Heritage Series NYBG Press

NYBG Press

Introducing the Heritage Series, new from NYBG Press. Step into the rich history of botanical exploration with three of North America’s most significant plant scientists.

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Red train passing through buildings in the Holiday Train Show.

Holiday Train Show® Members-Only Preview Day

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Holiday A Cappella

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

An autumnal scene overlooking a pond.

Picturesque: Celebrating Sublime Nature

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Kids learning about trees in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Tree-rific Trees

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of a man taking a picture of a waterfall and a forest in the fall

Thain Forest Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Conservatory Dome behind green fall trees

Haupt Conservatory Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Trees in the Ross Conifer Arboretum in fall.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

Bar Car Nights

Featured Event

7 – 10:30 p.m.

A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Holiday A Cappella

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

The Ladies' Border in fall.

Ladies’ Border & Perennial Garden Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A walkway covered in snow in the Thain Family Forest

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A large display of Kiku in the Nolen Greenhouses.

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A forest path in the fall.

Fall Foliage Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Holiday A Cappella

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

The front of the library building in Winter

Holiday Landmarks Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A cluster of crabapples hangs from a branch.

Fruits & Berries Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

NYBG is closed on Mondays with the exception of special dates.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Photo of a man taking a picture of a waterfall and a forest in the fall

Thain Forest Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Conservatory Dome behind green fall trees

Haupt Conservatory Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Mertz Library in fall.

Mertz Library Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A tree with orange leaves reflected in the water in the Native Plant Garden

Native Plant Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Conservatory Dome behind green fall trees

Haupt Conservatory Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

NYBG is closed on Mondays with the exception of special dates.

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Highlights

Photo of the Bronx River in fall

What's Beautiful Now

Photo of a mother and child looking at model buildings at the Holiday Train Show

For Families

Photo of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building

Mertz Library

Photo of a tropical sunset

Plant Research & Conservation

Location & Hours

2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, New York 10458

Map of NYBG in Relation to the Bronx

Location & Hours

2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, New York 10458

Get Directions Plan Your Visit

Today’s Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

NYBG is closed on Mondays with the exception of special dates.

About NYBG

The New York Botanical Garden is an iconic living museum, a major educational institution, and a renowned plant research and conservation organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the largest in any city in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse landscape and extensive collections and gardens, as well as by the scope and excellence of its multidisciplinary exhibitions and programs.