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Librarians of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library: Anna Murray Vail

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Anna Murray Vail (1863–1955) was an American botanist and the first librarian of The New York Botanical Garden. Read More

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Experiencing the Holiday Train Show once a year is

Experiencing the Holiday Train Show once a year is a beloved holiday tradition for so many New Yorkers, but really, why stop there? 🎁👀

When you join NYBG as a Member, you're not only supporting our important work in science, horticulture, and education—but opening up free daytime visits ALL year round, as many times as you'd like! That includes all the seasonal cheer of the Holiday Train Show and our other blockbuster exhibitions, plus discounts on evening events, at the Shop, on dining—you get the idea.

Whether you're giving the gift of the Garden to a loved one, or just treating YOURSELF to New York's most beautiful landscapes, NYBG is a treat you can enjoy whenever the mood hits you. Learn more and join through the link in our bio.

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As the Perennial Garden says goodbye to fall and r

As the Perennial Garden says goodbye to fall and readies for its winter wardrobe, we're grateful for an incredible season of color this year! 🍂🍁

If you had the chance to get out and about over the last couple of months and explore our 250 acres in all its reds, yellows, and oranges—what was your favorite foliage moment?

A bird's-eye view of the NYC skyline—right here

A bird's-eye view of the NYC skyline—right here inside a tropical glasshouse. 🚂🌴

Make December the month you experience the Holiday Train Show inside (and outside!) the Haupt Conservatory, with nearly 200 iconic New York landmarks brought to life by model trains that zip in and around this miniature metropolis. After over 30 years of celebrating the botanical beauty of the holidays, it's clear why this is the City's most beloved seasonal tradition!

Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets, and we'll see you this weekend 🎁

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The holidays may be busy—but that’s just more

The holidays may be busy—but that’s just more of a reason to treat yourself with a 21-and-up night out. Bar Car Nights are back! 🥃🎁✨

Whether you’re looking for a unique date, an evening out with friends, or a place to unwind with a cocktail, these adults-only evenings are for YOU. Grab a festive drink (winter apple or snow drop cocktails anyone?) and discover the immersive Holiday Train Show under the warmth of the Conservatory. Then, head outdoors for an illuminated experience across Garden grounds at NYBG GLOW.

Come experience NYC’s favorite holiday tradition with a decidedly grown-up flavor on December 7, 14, and January 5, with tickets through the link in our bio.

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While the holidays are here in full swing, and the

While the holidays are here in full swing, and the temperatures are tumbling, you can still find moments of fall beauty in the final weeks of the season—especially among the maples. 🍁

Be sure and make time this week to seek out these scenes during your trip to the Holiday Train Show (we recommend the Thain Forest and Ross Conifer Arboretum to start!) 🌲

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No time like the present to shake off that filling

No time like the present to shake off that filling holiday meal in NYC's most beautiful 250 acres—and keep the celebration going with friends and loved ones as we light up the Garden this weekend! 🎉💡

With the Holiday Train Show in full swing throughout the weekend, and NYBG GLOW on Friday and Saturday night bringing all the twinkling fun of the holiday season—complete with light bites from the @BronxNightMarket, warming winter drinks, and brilliantly lit landscapes and architecture to explore—you don't want to miss out on this year's show.

Grab your family, your camera, and your favorite winter hat, and visit the link in our bio to get your tickets now. 🎟️

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The Garden is closed this Thursday, November 23, b

The Garden is closed this Thursday, November 23, but we'll be open again on Friday and all throughout the weekend! 🦃

From all of us at NYBG, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday, and we'll see you here at the Holiday Train Show as we ready for the beauty of winter to come. ❄️

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Sometimes you just need a model train’s-eye view

Sometimes you just need a model train’s-eye view to capture all the fantastical fun of the Holiday Train Show. 🚞

With an ALL-NEW outdoor mountainscape to explore, the show this year is bigger than ever and full of whimsical beauty to frame your perfect family photos. Bring the kids and join us as the exhibition gets its head of steam just in time for the holiday season, and be sure to leave room for NYBG GLOW on Friday and Saturday nights this coming weekend!

🚂 Hit the link in our bio to grab your tickets now~

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TONIGHT is the big night—the Holiday Train Show

TONIGHT is the big night—the Holiday Train Show opens with NYBG GLOW kicking off at 5 p.m., and we can't wait to share it with you! 🚂💡⭐️

Want to join in? Be the first to see the ALL-NEW outdoor train display featuring enchanted mountainscapes and other fantastical details on the lawn. Then head inside for a cozy view of model trains zipping past nearly 200 iconic New York landmarks under the warmth of the Conservatory. And with our dazzling outdoor spectacle of lights and sound to explore, GLOW makes for the perfect opportunity to capture your holiday photos. 📸

Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets now as we head into opening weekend, and follow along with our story updates tonight and throughout the weekend as we share peeks into NYC's favorite holiday tradition!

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A warming winter drink, thousands of dazzling holi

A warming winter drink, thousands of dazzling holiday lights, and YOU. Treat yourself to NYBG GLOW starting this Friday! 🎁✨

Don't miss November 17’s opening night—enjoy the Garden’s iconic landscapes during New York's biggest holiday celebration, right here in the Bronx. Dazzling, choreographed lights and sound and picture-perfect installations await you. You can also explore the Holiday Train Show after hours! Marvel at our all-new outdoor train display, then head inside to watch model trains zip past iconic New York landmarks under the warmth of the Conservatory. Make the evening complete with a stop at our special pop-up of local bites from the @BronxNightMarket.

Light up your holiday season 💡! Get your tickets for this Friday through the link in our bio.

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Ever wonder how these stunningly sculptural Japane

Ever wonder how these stunningly sculptural Japanese chrysanthemums are grown? 🌼✨

Take a quick trip to our Nolen Greenhouses for a peek into the complex process of creating kiku, which our horticulturists spend 11 months out of the year training into fantastical shapes, like mountains, waterfalls, and bonsai. Can you believe all of those flowers emerged from a SINGLE plant stem?

This is the LAST weekend to catch our kiku before the display closes, so see it for yourself by this Sunday!

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The Holiday Train Show and NYBG GLOW open next Fri

The Holiday Train Show and NYBG GLOW open next Friday, and we’re right on track to unveil something new! 🚂🌲

Kick off the season starting November 17 with a visit to NYC’s favorite holiday experience, where our ALL-NEW outdoor train display creates the PERFECT spot for your holiday photos. Then get toasty indoors as trains zip past iconic New York landmarks under the warmth of the Conservatory. Once the sun sets, grab a drink and set out for NYBG GLOW, where you can soak up the beauty of the Garden illuminated after dark—or pick up tickets to our fan-favorite Bar Car Nights, back this year with evenings for folks 21-and-up to toast the show in style.

Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets now as we go all-in on the holiday cheer, and stay tuned for more reveals as the show nears!

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