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Sunny and serene by day, twinkling and lively by n

Sunny and serene by day, twinkling and lively by night! The Holiday Train Show is picture-perfect at any time of day. ☀️🌙

Make time this weekend for a little escape to NYBG, where you can explore nearly 200 landmark miniatures featuring New York’s most iconic architecture. And when the sun sets, put on your most festive outfit and join us for Holiday Train Nights, with 21+ evenings this Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14, that bring you live holiday tunes, treats and drinks for purchase, and a Conservatory FULL of colorful lights to wander through.

‘Tis YOUR season to make the most of the holidays, with tickets through link in bio!

#HTSNYBG #HolidayTrainNights

When the leaves have called it quits on many of th

When the leaves have called it quits on many of the trees, you can always count on the nuanced beauty of the evergreens in winter. 🌲

Many of us here at the Garden like to look up at the rivers and tributaries of space between the branches of the Tanyosho pines, nearly touching but just a little too shy, with clear blue sky peeking through sprays of green needles.

#Tanyosho #Pinus densiflora

One of the BEST ways to see the Holiday Train Show

One of the BEST ways to see the Holiday Train Show is to hop aboard the @teaaroundtownnyc bus! ☕️🫖

On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays through January 20, reserve a spot and catch the bus at Central Park South for a leisurely ride up to the Garden featuring delicious treats, teas of all sorts—and of course an appearance by Santa and an elf riding along. Once here, you’ll get to explore the Holiday Train Show and stop by NYBG Shop to cross some gifts off your list before the return trip.

Learn more and grab your seat through the link in our bio!

#HTSNYBG

With a Membership, you can see the Holiday Train S

With a Membership, you can see the Holiday Train Show as many times as you'd like throughout its run—not to mention all of our other major exhibitions throughout the year. 🎁

Give the gift of NYBG Membership this year, whether it's to a loved one, your family, or just a treat for yourself! It's the best way to experience the Garden in all four seasons, with special previews, event invites, and behind-the-scenes tours of everything we do here—from fan-favorite holiday exhibitions to plant science all around the world.

Learn more about our different levels and join the Garden through the link in our bio.

December is here, the ornaments are twinkling, the

December is here, the ornaments are twinkling, the bells are jingling—and Holiday Train Nights are LIGHTING up the Conservatory after dark! 🍹💫

Join us in the Haupt Conservatory to find the holiday kaleidoscope of your dreams! Our train conductors welcome you into a twinkling world of model trains, brought to life under a wash of vibrantly colored lights that you can explore throughout our entire glasshouse (even the rain forest and desert galleries). With live holiday tunes, festive photo ops, and seasonal treats and specialty cocktails for purchase, you’ll feel the magic of the holidays all night long.

With better availability on later entry times—and lower prices—get your tickets for this Saturday, December 7 and future dates before they’re gone!

#HolidayTrainNights #HTSNYBG @ayannathesinger @samanthalouisemusic

As the trees drop their leaves and winter comes in

As the trees drop their leaves and winter comes in for a landing, the Garden becomes even more of a birder's paradise. 🪶🌲

The bare branches make visiting and resident birds MUCH easier to spot as they go about their daily errands in the canopy. This is all to say: don't forget your binoculars if you've got 'em!

#Birding

By day OR night, the Holiday Train Show is the bes

By day OR night, the Holiday Train Show is the best way to round out this holiday weekend! 🚂🗓

Bring the family or just treat yourself to New York’s favorite seasonal tradition, and shake off that post-Thanksgiving sleepiness among the lively trains and miniature landmarks of our fan-favorite exhibition. With Holiday Train Nights for adults 21+ on the schedule this Friday and Saturday evening (and a #BlackFriday promo available through December 2!), keep the celebration going with us in the colorfully lit Haupt Conservatory—featuring live seasonal tunes, festive treats and cocktails on offer, and a twinkling new perspective on the show to explore.

Grab your tickets for preferred times now through the link in our bio!

#HolidayTrainNights #HTSNYBG

Happy Thanksgiving, all! Just a heads up that we'l

Happy Thanksgiving, all! Just a heads up that we'll be closed Thursday, November 28, but the Holiday Train Show is BACK starting this Friday. 🚂 🦃

And with more 21+ Holiday Train Nights coming up this Friday and Saturday night, there's plenty of opportunity to keep the celebration going all week long. Be sure to grab tickets while you can for these special Nights out at the Garden, where the entire Conservatory lights up for the occasion with an after-dark viewing of the Holiday Train Show, specialty drinks and treats for purchase, and plenty of live holiday tunes to get you in the spirit as we make our way into December.

If you've got Nights tickets, you can arrive as early as 7 p.m. to enjoy music and grab a bite, regardless of your Train Show entry time. See you this weekend!

#HTSNYBG #HolidayTrainNights

It may be late in the leafing season, but there's

It may be late in the leafing season, but there's still fall color to be found as you wander the Garden. 🍁☀️

The Perennial Garden is an especially good spot to sit and savor the all-season color of this unique collection, and dotted throughout our 250 acres are trees still flaunting their fall fashion. What's been your top autumn beauty moment this year?

#FallFoliage

The wait is over! Let our train conductors welcome

The wait is over! Let our train conductors welcome you TOMORROW night for the premiere of Holiday Train Nights. 🍹🎁

See the Holiday Train Show after dark during these special Nights where colorful lighting illuminates our entire Conservatory, and sets the scene as you bop along to holiday tunes, enjoy festive treats and specialty cocktails for purchase, and capture memories at picture-perfect photo ops.

With more availability for later entry times, get your tickets through link in bio while they're still available!

#HolidayTrainNights #HTSNYBG

Looking to get into nature photography this season

Looking to get into nature photography this season? Make sure you hit the trails well-prepared with some tips from the NYBG photo/video team! 🍁📸

Marlon and Kait are the people behind almost everything you see on our feed, and they’re happy to share a little know-how for what to look for, what to shoot, and what to bring with you as you get started. Seeing the Garden through their lens is a great way to learn the early techniques that make for a great shot or clip.

@marlonco.photography #photography #videography #nature

Your time to experience Disney Tim Burton's The Ni

Your time to experience Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is running out—only two weeks left! ✨

Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero on a walk of wonders as your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the immortal film come to life amongst the leaves of our enchanting fall forest. But don't wait, because it all vanishes after December 1.

Get your tickets while you can through the link in our bio.

@tnbclighttrail #NightmareBeforeChristmas

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