Explore the Show
Learn more about the landmarks, trains, and artistry behind over 30 years of the Holiday Train Show.
Holiday Train Show® 2024
November 16, 2024–January 20, 2025
Tickets Now On Sale!
Holiday Train Nights Coming Soon
Adults 21+: November 23, 29, 30, December 7, 13, 14, 28, January 4, 11, & 18
All Ages: December 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, & 27
Patron & Member Nights Pre-Sale Begins October 21
Public Nights Tickets on Sale October 22
Enter a winter wonderland unlike any other at the Holiday Train Show, where cherished seasonal traditions find a home in our enchanting train displays, by day…or night. The timeless holiday magic of rail travel fills the Garden with nostalgia as model locomotives and trolleys trundle through our picture-perfect outdoor lawn display and bring the Haupt Conservatory to life with the busy sounds of the season. In the warmth of our landmark glasshouse, you’ll find twinkling, plant-based replicas of famed local architecture creating a cityscape in miniature—a meticulously crafted world brimming with the lively energy of New York City during the holidays.
After dark, experience the show in a charming new light as our train conductors welcome you to Holiday Train Nights, and guide you through multiple beautifully lit Conservatory scenes, from the cactus-filled desert to the lush rainforest galleries, which offer truly card-worthy holiday photo opportunities at every turn. And don’t miss chances to purchase festive food and beverages for the perfect experience. These special events take place on 16 select evenings in November, December, and January—with adults 21+ and all-ages nights to choose from!
Plan Your Visit
Plan ahead to make your adventure at the Holiday Train Show your most memorable seasonal outing, with information on timed-entry tickets, the best ways to get here, and more.
Enjoy the Benefits of Membership
Members-Only Preview November 15
Benefits include first access to tickets, free All-Garden Pass tickets, exclusive Member previews, and more. Join Now.
At the Patron Level, enjoy the best of the exhibition with additional benefits and special viewing opportunities.
Experience the Show by Day...or Night!
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New York City's most beloved holiday tradition fills the Haupt Conservatory with cheer, where you'll explore a cityscape in miniature made entirely from plant parts.
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On the Conservatory Lawn, trains pass above and below as they travel throughout a whimsical mountainscape in miniature.
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G-scale model trains bring the show to life as they trundle through our miniature city in the Haupt Conservatory.
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Look for steam locomotives, trolleys, diesel engines, and subway cars as you explore the show.
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The enchantment of the outdoor display takes on new dimensions after dark at Holiday Train Show Nights.
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A colorful holiday experience awaits during Holiday Train Show Nights, with inviting light displays indoors and out, plus opportunities to purchase festive food and drink—and capture that picture-perfect holiday photo!
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After dark, the warmth of the Haupt Conservatory comes to life with the twinkling charm of the holiday season.
Exhibition sponsors:
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Founding Sponsors VICTORIA and ROBERT ZOELLNER |
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