What’s On

FEATURED

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Monday, January 21, 2019

Holiday Train Show^®

Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials—all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

Thomas and Driver Sam at the All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™ show.

December 29–31, 2018;
January 1–6, 12–13, & 19–21, 2019

All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™

Join Thomas and Driver Sam on a fun-filled, sing-along, mini-performance adventure.

A tomato growing on a vine.

Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Sunday, April 28, 2019

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

NYBG’s community gardening outreach program is commemorating its 30th anniversary with a photo exhibition in Ross Hall.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Two kids looking at a model train during the Holiday Train Show in the Conservatory

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

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.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids riding the Evergreen Express in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Evergreen Express

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Thomas and Driver Sam at the All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™ show.

All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™

11 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3 – 4 p.m.

Trees in the Native Plant Garden covered in snow.

Native Plant Garden Tour

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

A walkway covered in snow in the Thain Family Forest

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

2:30 – 3:30 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.

The front of the library building in Winter

Holiday Landmarks Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sakkonnet Garden

Landscape Design Students & Alumni Series 2018 – 2019

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Conservatory in Winter

Haupt Conservatory Tour

2:30 – 3:30 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.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A leaft plant near the Edible Academy.

Edible Academy Winter Tours

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The facade of the Mertz Library in winter with snow-covered trees surrounding it.

Mertz Library Tour

12:30 – 1:30 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.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The forest draped in snow.

Thain Forest Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Conservatory in Winter

Haupt Conservatory Tour

12:30 – 1:30 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.

In the Footsteps of Joseph Dalton Hooker

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Conifer Arboretum - Winter

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Conservatory in Winter

Haupt Conservatory Tour

12:30 – 1:30 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.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A walkway covered in snow in the Thain Family Forest

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks

11 a.m. – 12 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.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A tomato growing on a vine.

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.

A guest listens to an Audio Tour.

Audio Tours

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Forest

Ornamental Conifers

UPCOMING

Photo of India

Friday, January 25, 2019

In the Footsteps of Joseph Dalton Hooker

In November 1847, Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817–1911), one of the most notable directors of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, set out on a three-year expedition to the eastern Himalayas.

A brick gate amid lush flora.

Three Thursdays, January 31, February 28, March 28, 2019; 10–11:30 a.m.

19th Annual Winter Lecture Series: The Education of a Gardener

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.

Photo of the cover of Street Trees

Friday, February 1, 2019

Seeing Trees: A History of Street Trees in New York City and Berlin

In her new book, Seeing Trees: A History of Street Trees in New York City and Berlin, Dümpelmann shows how New York City and Berlin began systematically planting trees to improve the urban climate during the 19th century