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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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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A family standing in front of three lit up Christmas trees

Give the Gift of Membership

Surprise and delight with a unique year-round gift that supports NYBG's good works. Gift Memberships start at just $85 and include such fantastic benefits as unlimited year-round admission, guest and parking passes, invitations to exclusive events and previews, NYBG Shop discounts, and so much more.

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Lots of gift items for the holiday season from 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

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.

The front of the library building in Winter

Holiday Landmarks Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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

Evergreen Express

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

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.

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.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 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.

magnolia wreath

Della Robbia Wreath

10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A leaft plant near the Edible Academy.

Edible Academy Winter Tours

10 a.m. – 6 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.

A woman working on a seasonal centerpiece

Girls’ Night Out: Seasonal Centerpiece

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 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.

Winter Wonderland Ball 2017 inside the Conservatory

Winter Wonderland Ball 2018

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

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

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 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. – 7 p.m.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

Bar Car Nights

Featured Event

7 – 10:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A bluejay on a branch in fall.

Annual Bird Count

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

Evergreen Express

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Two foot tall holiday topiary.

Tabletop Holiday Topiary

1:30 – 4 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 7 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.

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. – 7 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Highlights

Photo of snowy pinecones

What's Beautiful Now

Photo of children in the forest during winter

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.