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An aerial view of Brazilian Modern, showing palms, a black and white patterned pathway, and native Brazilian plants.

Saturday, June 8, 2019 – Sunday, September 29, 2019

Brazilian Modern:
The Living Art of
Roberto Burle Marx

Immerse yourself in lush gardens and vibrant art as you take in the sights and sounds of Brazil.

Photo of Brazilian Modern

June 29; July 13, 27; & August 10

Brazilian Modern After Hours

Unwind during special extended summer hours and make the most of the late sunsets while taking in the Brazilian Modern exhibition.

An overhead shot of people working with vegetables.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Wellness Wednesdays

During Wellness Wednesdays, nourish your mind and body with healthy activities throughout the Garden, from local food options at our Farmers Market to forest bathing, cooking demonstrations, and more.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Saturdays, July 13 & 27; August 10, 24, & 31

"Wings of Summer" Walks: Butterflies, Dragonflies, & Birds

Bring your binoculars and walk the Garden grounds with a bird expert.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

NYBG is closed on Mondays with the exception of special dates.

An aerial view of the patterned path and curvilinear planting beds in the Modernist Garden

Brazilian Modern:
The Living Art of
Roberto Burle Marx

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Children and parents following a winding path in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Kids Create Like Burle Marx!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Teachers learning in the Conservatory

Professional Learning for Teachers: The Art of Science

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Forest in spring.

Thain Forest Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow!<br>Pickle Me!

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Pickle Me!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden in summer.

Native Plant Garden Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Two pink roses.

Rose Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Azalea, Garden, Flowers, Summer

Azalea Garden Tour

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An aerial view of the patterned path and curvilinear planting beds in the Modernist Garden

Brazilian Modern:
The Living Art of
Roberto Burle Marx

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An NYBG employee working in the Edible Academy's kitchen.

Edible Academy Fresh from the Garden Tastings

Featured Event

2 – 2:30 p.m., 4 – 4:30 p.m.

Stacks of vegetables at the Greenmarket.

NYBG Farmers Market

Featured Event

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

An overhead shot of people working with vegetables.

Wellness Wednesdays

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Children and parents following a winding path in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Kids Create Like Burle Marx!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Teachers learning in the Conservatory

Professional Learning for Teachers: The Art of Science

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of the Barnsley Beds

Barnsley Beds Tour

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Close up of open book of illuminated manuscript.

Mertz Library Tour

2:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow!<br>Pickle Me!

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Pickle Me!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A bench surrounded by plants and flowers in the Ladies' Border and Perennial Garden

Ladies’ Border & Perennial Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An aerial view of the patterned path and curvilinear planting beds in the Modernist Garden

Brazilian Modern:
The Living Art of
Roberto Burle Marx

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Children and parents following a winding path in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Kids Create Like Burle Marx!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Teachers learning in the Conservatory

Professional Learning for Teachers: The Art of Science

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A sculptural fountain surrounded by Brazilian plants.

Brazilian Modern Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow!<br>Pickle Me!

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Pickle Me!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden in summer.

Native Plant Garden Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Ross Conifer Arboretum in spring.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

A square shot of the pools in the Conservatory courtyard.

Haupt Conservatory Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An aerial view of the patterned path and curvilinear planting beds in the Modernist Garden

Brazilian Modern:
The Living Art of
Roberto Burle Marx

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Children and parents following a winding path in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Kids Create Like Burle Marx!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Teachers learning in the Conservatory

Professional Learning for Teachers: The Art of Science

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A sculptural fountain surrounded by Brazilian plants.

Brazilian Modern Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow!<br>Pickle Me!

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Pickle Me!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An aerial view of the patterned path and curvilinear planting beds in the Modernist Garden

Brazilian Modern:
The Living Art of
Roberto Burle Marx

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An NYBG employee working in the Edible Academy's kitchen.

Edible Academy Fresh from the Garden Tastings

Featured Event

2 – 2:30 p.m., 4 – 4:30 p.m.

Photo: Artes Brasileiras: Musical Performances

Artes Brasileiras: Musical Performances

Featured Event

Photo of Brazilian Modern

Brazilian Modern After Hours

Children and parents following a winding path in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Kids Create Like Burle Marx!

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Teachers learning in the Conservatory

Professional Learning for Teachers: The Art of Science

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Forest in spring.

Thain Forest Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow!<br>Pickle Me!

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Pickle Me!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

close up of a tanyosho pine tree

Notable Trees Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Ross Conifer Arboretum in spring.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Azalea, Garden, Flowers, Summer

Azalea Garden Tour

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

“Wings of Summer” Walks: Butterflies, Dragonflies, & Birds

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An aerial view of the patterned path and curvilinear planting beds in the Modernist Garden

Brazilian Modern:
The Living Art of
Roberto Burle Marx

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

An NYBG employee working in the Edible Academy's kitchen.

Edible Academy Fresh from the Garden Tastings

Featured Event

2 – 2:30 p.m., 4 – 4:30 p.m.

A woman in a flowing red dress dancing.

Artes Brasileiras: Capoeira & Brazilian Dance

Featured Event

Children and parents following a winding path in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Kids Create Like Burle Marx!

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The LuEsther T. Mertz Library in the summer.

Landmarks of NYBG Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Photo: Dig! Plant! Grow!<br>Pickle Me!

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Pickle Me!

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A woman holding vegetables harvested from a community garden.

Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30 Years of
Bronx Green-Up

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

See Full Calendar

WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Native Plant Garden

Ornamental Conifers

Perennial Garden

Rock Garden

Seasonal Walk

Water Lilies and Lotuses

UPCOMING

Two women examining flowers.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

NYC Green Industry Intern Field Day

RSVP to join NYBG and the School of Professional Horticulture for its 7th annual Green Industry Intern Field Day, a special event for interns and seasonal employees involved in the green industry.

Three children throwing tomato's in the air at the Edible Academy

August 10–11, 2019

Totally Tomatoes Weekend

Tip your garden hat to this favorite summer fruit as we celebrate all things tomato! Tastings, cooking demonstrations, gardening activities, music, and more combine for a fun and delicious weekend at the Edible Academy.

A jar of honey next to a piece of honeycomb in a bowl.

October 12–14, 2019

Honey & Harvest Weekend

Celebrate the season with a cornucopia of harvest traditions. Learn about bees and honey with a live hive viewing, sample honey and honey comb, and take home honey-inspired recipes with cooking demonstrations.

Yayoi Kusama seated in front of a giant black and orange polka-dotted pumpkin sculpture in a room of the same design.

Saturday, May 2, 2020 – Sunday, November 1, 2020

KUSAMA Coming to NYBG

Coming spring 2020, experience this multisensory presentation of the work of internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.