For Members
Members can view The Orchid Show for free during normal Garden hours. Tickets can be reserved in advance online or retrieve at any ticket window upon arrival.
Valid Guest Passes are accepted throughout The Orchid Show exhibition for daytime visit with active Member ID. Guest passes must be redeemed at a ticket window and cannot be reserved online in advance.
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Members-Only Preview Day
Friday, February 22; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Member benefits on this day only:
- Free parking with a valid Member ID
- 20% off all purchases at NYBG Shop
- 15% off all dining
- Up to four half-priced tickets for friends and family
Members-Only Preview Day Schedule
Roaming Orchid Guides
Haupt Conservatory
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Expert guides introduce you to the biology of the Orchidaceae, one of the largest and most diverse plant families on Earth, and provide highlights about current orchid research projects undertaken by NYBG scientists.Orchid Expert Q&A
1:30–4:30 p.m.
NYBG Shop
Get tips on orchid care at NYBG Shop where staff will help you select the best orchid for your home.Orchid Care Demonstrations: Easy Orchid Care
Garden Terrace Room Foyer
11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of some of the easiest orchids to grow at home. Discover the best varieties to keep based on lighting and humidity, and learn basic maintenance routines so that your orchids thrive and bloom for years. -
Member Days
Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, April 7; 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Member benefits on these two days only:
- Free parking with a valid Member ID
- 20% off all purchases at NYBG Shop
- 15% off all dining
- Up to four half-priced tickets for friends and family