November 15, 2025 through January 11, 2026
After more than three decades, the Holiday Train Show continues to delight as New York City’s favorite winter tradition and a can’t-miss adventure. The timeless magic of rail travel fills NYBG with seasonal cheer as model trains travel over famous bridges and through familiar city settings, bringing nearly 200 twinkling landmark replicas—including new surprises for 2025/2026—to life under the glass of the warm and welcoming Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Get up close to see these miniature masterpieces, each one meticulously crafted from plant parts like palm fronds, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks. Then head outside to explore a glowing mountain-scape brimming with even more trains and picture-perfect moments. On select evenings, journey through the exhibition with friends and loved ones after dark to see the show in a charming new light during Holiday Train Nights. Whether young or old, the Holiday Train Show has sparked delight in generations of visitors—and it’s the city’s best way to celebrate the season with all your loved ones!
Select dates in November, December, and January
Let roving train conductors welcome you to experience the Holiday Train Show in a whole new light as we illuminate the exhibition for Holiday Train Nights—lively after-dark celebrations where you can sip seasonal cocktails and mocktails under the glass of the warm and twinkling Haupt Conservatory.
With a wide selection of unique houseplants, home decor, botanical books, gardening tools, and other thoughtful gifts to choose from, NYBG Shop is your place to find what your friends and loved ones have always wanted. Make a stop during your night out!
See the Holiday Train Show before it opens to the general public during our Members-Only Preview, and join us as often as you like throughout the exhibition’s run, with Member Days and more.
You asked and we listened. The Two-Year Membership offering you’ve been waiting for is here! Renew now to lock in a special discounted rate while supporting plant science, conservation, and everything you love about NYBG. With two full years of Member access, you can experience The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle (2026), Flower Power (2026), KAWS (2027), and the Holiday Train Show®, all without having to worry about renewing in the middle of the excitement. Plus, get first notification of special merch drops and collabs, all with added ease and convenience.
Presenting Sponsor:
Founding Sponsors:
Victoria and Robert Zoellner
Sponsors:
Jenny Brorsen and Rich DeMartini
The Person First
Digital experience provided by: Bloomberg Philanthropies
Exhibitions in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory are made possible by the Estate of Enid A. Haupt.