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February 16–18

#plantlove: The Weekend

Why just celebrate Valentine's Day when you can have a whole weekend of #plantlove? Find new species to adore in our Conservatory’s permanent collections, discover the romance of scientific and literary history, and meet other plant lovers.

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Introducing our 2019 Theme

In 2019, we're showing our #plantlove with a year of exhibitions, programs, and projects exploring the essential connections between plants, people, and the environment.

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February 23–April 28

The Orchid Show: Singapore

A dazzling tribute to the “City in a Garden” soars to new heights with thousands of orchids climbing to the sky.

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2019 Registration Now Open

Learn With Us

Join us for hands-on activities geared toward kids ages 2–13, featuring nature play, plant science, gardening, and more.

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Spring and Summer Classes Are Now Online!

Beginners and advanced students alike can enjoy classes in Design, Art, Gardening, our new Food & Drink section, and more!

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NYBG Shop

Indulge in your #plantlove with NYBG Shop’s expertly curated selection of tropical plants, botanical books, home décor, jewelry, and unique garden gifts sure to make a lasting impression. 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

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#plantlove: The Weekend

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children running through the entrance gate of Everett Children Adventure Garden in the fall

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A child holding up her gardening craft

Wintertime Wonders

10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A walkway covered in snow in the Thain Family Forest

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Photo of a plant heart

#plantlove: The Weekend

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Key art for The Orchid Show: Singapore

The Orchid Show: Singapore

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children running through the entrance gate of Everett Children Adventure Garden in the fall

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Two pinecones hanging from a branch with the sun streaming through the branches behind them.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A child holding up her gardening craft

Wintertime Wonders

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children running through the entrance gate of Everett Children Adventure Garden in the fall

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sakkonnet Garden

Landscape Design Students & Alumni Series 2018 – 2019

Two pinecones hanging from a branch with the sun streaming through the branches behind them.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A child holding up her gardening craft

Wintertime Wonders

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Conservatory in Winter

Haupt Conservatory Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children running through the entrance gate of Everett Children Adventure Garden in the fall

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The facade of the Mertz Library in winter with snow-covered trees surrounding it.

Mertz Library Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A leaft plant near the Edible Academy.

Edible Academy Winter Tours

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A child holding up her gardening craft

Wintertime Wonders

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children running through the entrance gate of Everett Children Adventure Garden in the fall

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A child holding up her gardening craft

Wintertime Wonders

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A walkway covered in snow in the Thain Family Forest

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children running through the entrance gate of Everett Children Adventure Garden in the fall

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in Winter

History of NYBG Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A child holding up her gardening craft

Wintertime Wonders

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Key art for The Orchid Show: Singapore

The Orchid Show: Singapore

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Children running through the entrance gate of Everett Children Adventure Garden in the fall

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Potted orchids at NYBG Shop.

Orchid Basics Q&A

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Photo of a gardener spraying an orchid

Orchid Care Demonstrations

2:30 – 3 p.m., 3:30 – 4 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Two pinecones hanging from a branch with the sun streaming through the branches behind them.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

A child holding up her gardening craft

Wintertime Wonders

10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Highlights

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What's Beautiful Now

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For Families

Photo of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building

Mertz Library

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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. – 5 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.