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Photo of Dale Chihuly's Sapphire Star

Saturday, April 22, 2017 – Sunday, October 29, 2017

CHIHULY

For the first time in more than ten years, the artwork of world-renowned sculptor Dale Chihuly will be featured in a major garden exhibition in New York.

Photo of tropical sunset

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Before the Green is Gone: 2017 Sustainability Summit and Dinner

In a summit addressing three critical sustainability areas—water, forestry, and energy—NYBG experts will be joined by advocates from media and academia to share challenges and practical solutions for the conservation threats facing our planet.

Friday, June 16, 2017

JAZZ & CHIHULY:
The French Connection

A high-energy and trans-atlantic world premiere led by American trumpet virtuoso Alphonso Horne and featuring new Parisian vocal sensation Camille Bertault.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Friday

May 26

The Sapphire Star during the day.

CHIHULY

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of the Herbarium

What in the World is a Herbarium?

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A child holding an air plant.

Nature’s Sculptures

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A CHIHULY installation set among grasses and flowers in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

Chihuly in the Garden Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Conservatory Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Rose Garden stairs in summer

Rose Garden Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Display cases featured in the Plants & Fungi exhibition.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday

May 27

The Sapphire Star during the day.

CHIHULY

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of CHIHULY Nights

CHIHULY Nights

Featured Event

6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Photo of the Herbarium

What in the World is a Herbarium?

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Little girl holding her hands up with dirt on them from the family garden

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Salad Days

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

An event in Ross Hall.

Film Screenings: Chihuly Short Cuts

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A child holding an air plant.

Nature’s Sculptures

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

A CHIHULY installation set among grasses and flowers in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

Chihuly in the Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Azalea, Garden, Flowers, Summer

Azalea Garden Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Photo of NYBG's Rock Garden cascade

Rock Garden Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Display cases featured in the Plants & Fungi exhibition.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday

May 28

The Sapphire Star during the day.

CHIHULY

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of the Herbarium

What in the World is a Herbarium?

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Little girl holding her hands up with dirt on them from the family garden

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Salad Days

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

An event in Ross Hall.

Film Screenings: Chihuly Short Cuts

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A child holding an air plant.

Nature’s Sculptures

10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

A flowering crabapple on Daffodil Hill.

Garden Highlights Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Display cases featured in the Plants & Fungi exhibition.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday

May 29

The Sapphire Star during the day.

CHIHULY

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of the Herbarium

What in the World is a Herbarium?

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Little girl holding her hands up with dirt on them from the family garden

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Salad Days

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

An event in Ross Hall.

Film Screenings: Chihuly Short Cuts

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A child holding an air plant.

Nature’s Sculptures

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A CHIHULY installation set among grasses and flowers in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

Chihuly in the Garden Tour

Azalea, Garden, Flowers, Summer

Azalea Garden Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Photo of NYBG's Rock Garden cascade

Rock Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A horizontal shot of a tree at NYBG.

Notable Trees Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Display cases featured in the Plants & Fungi exhibition.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday

May 30

The Sapphire Star during the day.

CHIHULY

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of the Herbarium

What in the World is a Herbarium?

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A child holding an air plant.

Nature’s Sculptures

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Photo of the Thain Family Forest trails

Thain Family Forest Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden in summer.

Native Plant Garden Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Conservatory Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Display cases featured in the Plants & Fungi exhibition.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday

May 31

The Sapphire Star during the day.

CHIHULY

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of the Herbarium

What in the World is a Herbarium?

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Little girl holding her hands up with dirt on them from the family garden

Dig! Plant! Grow!
Salad Days

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A child holding an air plant.

Nature’s Sculptures

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Photo of the Thain Family Forest trails

Thain Family Forest Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A blooming cherry tree in the Ladies' Border.

Ladies’ Border Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A child and her grandfather standing in leaves.

Nature Explorers Program (For Caregivers and Children Ages 2–3)

9:30 – 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Display cases featured in the Plants & Fungi exhibition.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday

June 1

The Sapphire Star during the day.

CHIHULY

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Evening photo of the Haupt Conservatory by air

Conservatory Ball

Featured Event

7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

Photo of the Herbarium

What in the World is a Herbarium?

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A child holding an air plant.

Nature’s Sculptures

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

A young boy watering flowers.

Sprouts Gardening Program for Kids Ages 3–5

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Display cases featured in the Plants & Fungi exhibition.

Plants and Fungi: Ten Current Research Stories

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Azalea Garden

Conservatory

Herbaceous Peonies

Home Gardening Center

Native Plant Garden

Perennial Garden

Rock Garden

Tree Peonies

UPCOMING

A view of the bloom-filled border of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden.

Saturday, June 3, 2017 – Sunday, June 4, 2017

Rose Garden Weekend

Celebrate the peak of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Gardens spring color and beauty during two days of live music, plant care demonstrations, tours with garden experts, and refreshments in the shade of the collections overlooks.

Photo of a plein-air painter

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Plein-Air Invitational

The Garden hosts its 2nd Annual Plein-Air Invitational, celebrating painting in the great outdoors. More than 20 established plein-air artists will spread out across the Garden grounds in a public display of talent and technique, engaging casually with Garden visitors. Visitors will be invited to drop in and draw as well, during informal sessions led by plein-air instructors.

Friday, July 14, 2017

JAZZ & CHIHULY:
Celebrating 100 Years of Jazz

A Centennial Tribute to the first recording and the international roots of Jazz led by powerhouse Latin jazz trombonist Chris Washburne and Brazilian virtuoso pianist André Mehmari.

Photo of CHIHULY Nights

Saturdays, April 29–June 24;
Thursdays, July–August;
Thursdays–Saturdays, September–October

CHIHULY Nights

On CHIHULY Nights, the exhibition is infused with a magical energy as the artworks are spectacularly illuminated amid NYBG’s sweeping vistas and magnificent Conservatory.