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Starry Nights

May 23, 24, 30, 31; June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28

7 to 10 p.m. | At the Garden

Experience Van Gogh’s Flowers After Dark!

Van Gogh’s Flowers comes aglow for Starry Nights, evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. Within and around NYBG’s iconic Conservatory, find yourself surrounded by the botanical beauty that inspired Van Gogh. Wander through a breathtaking lawn of real sunflowers, and snap photos in front of blooming recreations of the artist’s works.

Conditions permitting, the nighttime experience concludes with a celebration of Van Gogh’s iconic The Starry Night featuring a 10-minute illuminated drone show finale sparkling above—the first of its kind at a cultural institution in New York City. Relax to live music and performers evoking the Parisian bistros van Gogh frequented while you sip a cocktail or mocktail and enjoy light bites for purchase. Van Gogh’s painted world comes to life as the sun sets on these special evenings at NYBG—don’t miss it.

Questions? Learn more about the Starry Nights experience.

Tickets

Members – $39
Non-Members – $49
Free entry for children under the age of 2

Starry Nights are ticketed through our presenting partner, Fever.

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About Van Gogh's Flowers

NYBG becomes the canvas for the colorful brush strokes of one of the world’s most revered artists during Van Gogh’s Flowerswhere you’ll revel in the beauty of the flowers that inspired his iconic paintings. Find yourself immersed in botanical displays and large-scale art as you wander through a breathtaking lawn of monumental sunflowers, and see the expressive masterpieces bloom in recreations made of living flowers.

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Experience the Starry Night Drone Show

Mertz Building Lawns

Hundreds of dancing drones illuminate the sky with light and color, celebrating the iconic Starry Night scenery and Van Gogh’s fascination with nature and the stars, conditions permitting.

Savor Handcrafted Cocktails & Light Bites

Celebrate with a signature cocktail or mocktail and delicious bites for purchase from one of our pop-up bars.

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