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  1. The Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, and closed Mondays (except Monday federal holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day), Thanksgiving, and Christmas. View the Garden’s hours.

  2. The Garden is located at Bronx River Parkway and Fordham Road in the Bronx, and is easy to reach by car, subway, bus, and Metro-North. Get directions.

  3. Admission price varies by age and date. View the ticket prices for your day of visit.

  4. Most of the Garden consists of outdoor spaces. The Garden’s 250 acres are open in all weather conditions. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable attire for exploration. Outdoor water fountains and bottle refill stations are closed from November to April due to freezing conditions. Water and other refreshments are also available at the Pine Tree Café.

  5. Pets are not allowed at the Garden. Service animals trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities as defined by the ADA are welcome. Read our Service Animal Policy.

  6. The Garden does not have coat-check facilities and certain items are prohibited in various indoor spaces. The Garden reserves the right to inspect all bags. Tripods, monopods, easels, selfie sticks, and lighting equipment, as well as food and beverages are not permitted in the Conservatory, Mertz Library Art Galleries, and Ross Hall. Additional restrictions will apply from time to time in order to ensure the safety of our visitors and collections. Please plan accordingly.

  7. The Garden, its buildings, and its tour vehicles are accessible to people with disabilities, with the exception of a few areas where the terrain is naturally uneven. Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the Leon Levy Visitor Center and Mosholu Entrance. Reservations are not accepted and an ID must be left with Visitor Services for the loan. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own mobility devices and review the Garden map to plan their visit. Learn more about accessibility and read our Service Animal Policy here.

    The Accessibility Map is available at the Garden or can be downloaded here.

  8. If you have left something behind at the Garden, contact the Security Office at 718.817.8664. Items that are not claimed after 60 days are donated to charity.

  9. Garden facilities can be rented for weddings and parties. Get more information on event planning.

  10. Birthday parties can be scheduled through our Group Tours office. Call 718.817.8687 for more information.

    • Tripods, monopods, easels, selfie sticks, and lighting equipment, as well as food and beverages are not permitted in the Conservatory, Mertz Library Art Galleries, and Ross Hall. Additional restrictions will apply from time to time in order to ensure the safety of our visitors and collections.
    • Drone use is prohibited on the Garden grounds and may not fly over NYBG property.
    • During your visit you may be videotaped, photographed, or recorded by NYBG or its agents. Your admission serves as your permission for use of your image by these parties.
    • Outdoor photography for personal use (not including wedding, engagement, anniversary, quinceañera, sweet sixteen, maternity, blog, or staged/group photography) is allowed, but you must stay on the paths and not disturb the plants and collections.
    • In the Conservatory, photography is permitted with hand-held cameras only. During some exhibitions, photography may be restricted or limited to alleviate crowding and protect the plants.
    • Non-flash photography is permitted in the Mertz Library Art Galleries.
    • Multiple changes of clothes for personal use photo or film shoots are not permitted unless you have received permission through a Special Occassion Photography Permit.
    • Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without the express written permission of NYBG’s Marketing & Communications department. For information, visit Photo/Film Shoots and fill out a permit request form pertaining to your specific project. Alternatively, you may contact us at 718.817.8942 or via e-mail.
    • Media representatives wishing to take pictures should contact the Public Relations department at 718.817.8616 or via e-mail and provide appropriate details to help the PR staff facilitate the assignment.

  12. For assistance planning your visit, reserving tickets, or to share your feedback about a recent visit, contact the Visitor Services Ticketing Support Hotline.

    Telephone: 718.817.8716, seven days a week; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    E-mail: ticketingsupport@nybg.org

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