What’s On

FEATURED

Purple and pink orchids laid out in a kaleidoscope pattern.

Saturday, February 15, 2020 – Sunday, April 19, 2020

The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope

Experience famed designer Jeff Leatham’s bold and colorful vision.

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

Three distinguished and passionate practitioners share their philosophies, their stories, and the lessons they have learned along the way.

Historic sepia image of Conservatory palm dome

Saturday, January 11, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020

From Cornice to Cupola:
The Architecture of the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Plans, drawings, and photographs from the Garden’s Lord & Burnham Co. collection bring to life the Haupt Conservatory’s rich history.

Photo of patrons to the Orchid Dinner in the Plaza ballroom

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The Orchid Dinner 2020

NYBG hosts its annual Orchid Dinner, bringing together the country’s most illustrious designers to create wondrous orchid centerpieces.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Orchids displayed on a multi-level square armature hanging above a reflective orchid sculpture flowing water into a pool.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope

Featured Event

Historic sepia image of Conservatory palm dome

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

From Cornice to Cupola:
The Architecture of the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Photo of cardamom pods in a bowl

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibit Lab: Flavors of Morocco

Photo of a child dying a bag with indigo blue

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History: Rooted in Plants

Photo of orchids

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Orchid Show Tour

Photo of Jeff Leatham among flowers

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Floral Design Talk with Jeff Leatham

Photo of the Barnsley Beds at NYBG

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

two girls using magnafying glasses in front of leaves

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A World of Plants

Orchids displayed on a multi-level square armature hanging above a reflective orchid sculpture flowing water into a pool.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope

Featured Event

Historic sepia image of Conservatory palm dome

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

From Cornice to Cupola:
The Architecture of the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Photo of cardamom pods in a bowl

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibit Lab: Flavors of Morocco

Photo of a child dying a bag with indigo blue

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History: Rooted in Plants

Photo of orchids

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Orchid Show Tour

Photo of a sunny cottage

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

American Gardens and the Black Diaspora

An indoor water fountain surrounded by lush greenery hanging from the ceiling.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Haupt Conservatory Tour

Photo of the Barnsley Beds at NYBG

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

two girls using magnafying glasses in front of leaves

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A World of Plants

Orchids displayed on a multi-level square armature hanging above a reflective orchid sculpture flowing water into a pool.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope

Featured Event

Historic sepia image of Conservatory palm dome

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

From Cornice to Cupola:
The Architecture of the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Photo of cardamom pods in a bowl

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibit Lab: Flavors of Morocco

Photo of a child dying a bag with indigo blue

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History: Rooted in Plants

Potted orchids at NYBG Shop.

Orchid Basics Q&A

Photo: Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Bird Walks

An indoor water fountain surrounded by lush greenery hanging from the ceiling.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Haupt Conservatory Tour

Photo of the Barnsley Beds at NYBG

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

two girls using magnafying glasses in front of leaves

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A World of Plants

Orchids displayed on a multi-level square armature hanging above a reflective orchid sculpture flowing water into a pool.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope

Featured Event

Historic sepia image of Conservatory palm dome

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

From Cornice to Cupola:
The Architecture of the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Photo of cardamom pods in a bowl

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibit Lab: Flavors of Morocco

Photo of a child dying a bag with indigo blue

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History: Rooted in Plants

Photo of conifer needles lying across a forest stone

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Forest Geology Tour

Potted orchids at NYBG Shop.

Orchid Basics Q&A

Photo of a gardener spraying an orchid

1 – 2 p.m., 2 – 3 p.m.

Orchid Care Demonstrations

Photo: Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

Photo of the Barnsley Beds at NYBG

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

two girls using magnafying glasses in front of leaves

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A World of Plants

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

Orchids displayed on a multi-level square armature hanging above a reflective orchid sculpture flowing water into a pool.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope

Featured Event

Historic sepia image of Conservatory palm dome

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

From Cornice to Cupola:
The Architecture of the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Photo of cardamom pods in a bowl

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibit Lab: Flavors of Morocco

Photo of a child dying a bag with indigo blue

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History: Rooted in Plants

Photo of orchids

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Orchid Show Tour

Photo of pink orchids

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Orchid Show Ecotherapy Tour

Photo of the Barnsley Beds at NYBG

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

two girls using magnafying glasses in front of leaves

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A World of Plants

Orchids displayed on a multi-level square armature hanging above a reflective orchid sculpture flowing water into a pool.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope

Featured Event

Historic sepia image of Conservatory palm dome

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

From Cornice to Cupola:
The Architecture of the
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Photo of cardamom pods in a bowl

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Exhibit Lab: Flavors of Morocco

Photo of a child dying a bag with indigo blue

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Black History: Rooted in Plants

Close up of open book of illuminated manuscript.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Mertz Library Tour

Photo of orchids

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Orchid Show Tour

Photo of the Barnsley Beds at NYBG

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

two girls using magnafying glasses in front of leaves

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A World of Plants

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Forest

Ornamental Conifers

UPCOMING

Image from the cover of The Earth In Her Hands

Friday, March 13, 2020

The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants

Delve into the many ways in which women in horticulture—from botanists and landscape architects to artists and activists—profoundly impact the world today.

oxidized bronze sculpture of a man shooting with a bow

Preview Party: Thursday, April 16, 2020; 6 p.m.
April 17–19, 2020; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Antique Garden Furniture Fair

Continuing the tradition of NYBG’s acclaimed annual antiques fair, explore offerings from leading dealers, including classic furniture and fine garden antiques—some with a modern twist, both elegant and inspiring—for your own home and garden environment.

Photo of Yayoi Kusama with pumpkin sculpture

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

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature

A multisensory presentation of Yayoi Kusama’s profound connection with nature.