May 23 through October 18, 2026
Members-Only Preview: May 22
Channel the spirit of the ’60s at Flower Power, a joyous celebration of the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love. Immerse yourself in a groovy and colorful flower show spotlighting the ways in which hippie culture advanced closer relationships with the natural world, and explore vibrant botanical displays. NYBG’s galleries will showcase photography and visual art from the 1960s, while installations on grounds invite all of us to “come together” and be empowered to embrace flowers as symbols in our own lives.
In and around the Haupt Conservatory, wander through psychedelic flower displays and art installations that evoke the free-spirited heart of the 1960s peace and love movement. Elsewhere in the Garden, find classic VW buses colorfully decorated for the perfect photo op!
Museum Building Gallery
Step back in time with an extraordinary display of paintings, photographs, screenprints, and collages by artists from the 1960s and ‘70s that depict flowers as symbols of peace and love. See Andy Warhol’s Flowers (1964) on view alongside the image used as source material for the work—a photograph taken by nature photographer and environmental activist Patricia Caulfield—plus other highlights including artworks by Joe Brainard, Milton Glaser, Carlos Irizarry, Corita Kent, and many others.
May 30; June 13, 20, & 27, 2026
7:30 to 10 p.m.
Join us after hours as Flower Power comes alive with a mesmerizing liquid light show and unforgettable live music! Each night features a headlining band on stage whose work brings a fresh, modern edge to the iconic and free-spirited sound of the late ’60s—including Ghost Funk Orchestra and Habibi—as colorful visuals by Liquid Light Lab transform the Mertz Library façade into a swirling, psychedelic canvas.
Saturdays, Sundays, and select Fridays and Mondays
Sing along to ’60s favorites and enjoy original contemporary works by a rotating lineup of New York City folk musicians inspired not only by the ’60s Greenwich Village folk scene, but also lesser-known genres of the period.
Weekends
Get closer to nature with a selection of rotating activities to participate in—including drum circles, craft workshops, and meditative experiences. Learn more about the era through a film series in the summer months.
As you immerse yourself in the groovy and colorful show, take a class that celebrates all things flowers—from studying the fascinating intricacies of a flower’s architecture to botanical illustration and painting.
Members receive free daytime admission to Flower Power every day! Join us for the exhibition preview, stop by for Member Days, and take advantage of discounts on evening events.
During your visit, stop by NYBG Shop to peruse a wide selection of Flower Power-themed apparel, gifts, decor, and more!
Enjoy the soundtrack to our Flower Power exhibition wherever you go, with a wide range of ’60s hits from the musicians that defined the era!
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Lead Sponsor
Major support provided by Janet M. Montag and Caroline A. Wamsler Ph.D. & DeWayne N. Phillips
Additional support is provided by Christie’s.
Flower Power is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Flower Power illustration by Eugenia Mello
Location In and around the Haupt Conservatory
Included in All-Garden Pass
Location In and around the Haupt Conservatory