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Saturday, November 23, 2019 – Sunday, January 26, 2020

Holiday Train Show^®

Model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each delightfully re-created from natural materials.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

November 23, 29, & 30;
December 7 (SOLD OUT), 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28, 2019;
January 3, 4, 11, & 18, 2020

Bar Car Nights

On these nights exclusively for adults 21 and over, the wintry landscape of NYBG sets the scene for festive outdoor adventures, with an after-dark viewing of the Holiday Train Show® as the centerpiece.

Holiday Train Show imagery

Friday, December 6, 2019

Holiday Train Show^®
Family Benefit

Celebrate the holiday season with a special, private viewing of the Holiday Train Show®, a festive family dinner, winter garden treats and activities, and so much more.

Winter Wonderland Ball 2017 inside the Conservatory

Friday, December 13, 2019

Winter Wonderland Ball 2019

The Winter Wonderland Ball is NYC's most fashionable party of the season, featuring cocktails, dinner, and dancing in sight of twinkling holiday display.

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

Saturday, May 9, 2020 – Sunday, November 1, 2020

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature

Opening May 9, experience this multisensory presentation of the work of internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

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

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo: Evergreen Express

Evergreen Express

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.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo: Evergreen Express

Evergreen Express

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.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo: Evergreen Express

Evergreen Express

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.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Ball 2017 inside the Conservatory

Winter Wonderland Ball 2019

Featured Event

8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo: Evergreen Express

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A man taking a photo of the Holiday Train Show

The Holiday Train Show^®: Special Photographers Hours

8:30 – 10 a.m.

A student creating a white and green floral arrangement

Holiday Winter White Tablescape

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Photo of a dyed leaf's structure

Leaf Architecture: Art, Atlas, Applications

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

Bar Car Nights

Featured Event

7 – 10:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo: Evergreen Express

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Sounds of the Season Performances

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

A bluejay on a branch in fall.

Annual Bird Count

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Photo: Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks: A Celebration of Fall Migration

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

NYBG poet laureate Billy Collins standing on a busy New York City street.

The Poetry of Trains: Billy Collins and Young Poets

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The front of the library building in Winter

Holiday Landmarks Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Photo: Evergreen Express

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A group of a cappella singers.

Sounds of the Season Performances

1 – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 3:30 p.m.

Holiday Train Show building

Create a Botanical Building

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Photo: Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Aerial view of the Barnsley Beds at the Edible Academy

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Forest

Home Gardening Center

Native Plant Garden

Ornamental Conifers

Perennial Garden

Seasonal Walk

UPCOMING

Photo of lit holiday trees

December 8, 2019

Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Our annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony kicks off our Holiday Train Show season with the soaring voices of carolers and special guests.

NYBG poet laureate Billy Collins standing on a busy New York City street.

December 15, 2019

The Poetry of Trains: Billy Collins and Young Poets

The beloved New York poet is back for the seventh year reading poems inspired by trains, the holidays—and NYBG!

A group of a cappella singers.

Saturdays & Sundays, November 23–January 1;
December 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, & 31; January 1

Sounds of the Season Performances

Carols, pop hits, and instrumentals of the season fill the air during special performances by an eclectic lineup of musicians.

Photo of Sean Hogan's garden

Three Thursdays, January 30, February 27, March 26, 2020; 10–11:30 a.m.

20th Annual Winter Lecture Series: The Garden Came First

There are many points of entry into the gardening life. For some it begins in childhood; some come to it through other disciplines. Three distinguished and passionate practitioners share their philosophies, their stories, and the lessons they have learned along the way.