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Holiday Train Show®

November 17, 2023 – January 15, 2024

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | At the Garden

New York City’s Most Beloved Holiday Tradition Is Back!

The Holiday Train Show returns bigger than ever with more trains and an all-new, outdoor train display. Watch model trains zip past nearly 200 famous New York landmarks in the warmth of the Conservatory…or head outside to capture your perfect holiday photos at our all new outdoor mountainscape. After dark, join us for NYBG GLOW and discover the beauty of our landscape and historic buildings, illuminated across the grounds. And don’t miss the return of our fan-favorite Bar Car Nights, 21-and-over evenings featuring the Holiday Train Show and curated cocktails. These special evenings feature music, experiences, food, and more—making for the ultimate night out this season.

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Explore the Show

Learn more about the landmarks, trains, and artistry behind over 30 years of the Holiday Train Show^®.

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NYBG GLOW: An Outdoor Color & Light Experience

November 17, 24, 25; December 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 26–30, 2023; January 6 & 13, 2024

This holiday season, don’t miss NYBG GLOW as it returns for its fourth year! Discover the beauty of our landscape and historic buildings after dark, breathtakingly illuminated.

During these special evenings, the Garden’s iconic sights and buildings, including the Haupt Conservatory and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building, become dramatic, glittering canvases. Thousands of dazzling, energy-efficient choreographed lights and sound along with picture-perfect installations create a spectacle not to be missed. While you’re exploring, enjoy drinks and light bites for purchase at one of NYBG’s outdoor bars or the Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up.

Start a new holiday tradition with NYBG GLOW!

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NYBG GLOW Aerial View of Glittering Gazebo

Bar Car Nights

December 7 & 14, 2023; January 5, 2024

On special evenings exclusively for adults 21 and over, fan-favorite Bar Car Nights make a comeback with nighttime viewings of the Holiday Train Show^® and NYBG GLOW.

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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

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.

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Read All About It

See what media outlets had to say about the Holiday Train Show over the years.

“At the NYBG Holiday Train Show, Magic Is Passed Along through Generations”

—Gothamist/WNYC-FM

“Holiday Train Show Paying Homage to NYC Landmarks Set to Return on Nov. 19”

—WCBS-TV

“Annual Holiday Train Show Comes to NY Botanical Garden”

—News 4 New York

“Inside The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show”

—Forbes.com

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Bloomberg Connects App

Explore the Holiday Train Show and NYBG GLOW on the free Bloomberg Connects App. Download now and engage with exclusive content, audio tours, plant images, and more.

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