Members-Only Preview
Friday, February 6, 2026
See the exhibition first and enjoy free parking, 20% off at NYBG Shop, 15% off dining, and 4 half-price tickets for guests. Plus, join us for exclusive Member programs.
The Orchid Show Roaming Guides
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Chat with our knowledgeable guides to learn more about this year’s exhibition and behind-the-scenes fun facts.
Orchid Care Demonstrations
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Garden Terrace Room
Hear from our Horticulture staff experts on how to care for your orchids at home and learn about a variety of orchid species.
Member Lounge
12 to 2:30 p.m.
Garden Terrace Room
Meet fellow Members, browse books from the Mertz Library, and learn about Continuing Education classes.
Sensory Table
12 to 4 p.m.
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Some of the plants behind the familiar scents of chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon can be found right in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Use your senses to identify these and other select botanical and Concrete Jungle-inspired items.
Before New York: Explore Your Neighborhood with the NYBG Urban Conservation Team
12 to 4 p.m.
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Discover the Welikia Map Explorer with the NYBG Urban Conservation Team. See what the landscape, plants, animals, and people might have been like on your block in New York City, 400 years ago.
Location Enid A. Haupt Conservatory