What’s On

FEATURED

Two children excitedly look

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.

November 23, 2019–January 26, 2020

Evergreen Express

Hop aboard our play train and pretend to ride the rails! Hike winter trails and find evergreen trees, warm up in the Discovery Center while learning about amazing evergreen plants, and more.

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

January 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, & 26, 2020

All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™

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

A photo of the Palm Dome in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

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

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature

With NYBG as the exclusive exhibition venue, Kusama reveals her lifelong fascination with the natural world, beginning with her childhood spent in the greenhouses and fields of her family’s seed nursery.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

Photo of the Diamond Mines sculpture

A Gathering of Stones: Dan Snow

Picture of the Thain Family Forest with orange, red, and green leaves over a path

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Thain Forest Tour

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: Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

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

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 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

Photo of a child playing a wooden instrument

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

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

Close up of open book of illuminated manuscript.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Mertz Library Tour

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: Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

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

Photo of a child playing a wooden instrument

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

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Holiday Train Show^®

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: Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

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

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 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

Photo of a child playing a wooden instrument

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

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Holiday Train Show^®

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: Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

Photo: Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

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

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 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

Photo of a child playing a wooden instrument

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

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Holiday Train Show^®

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: Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

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

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

All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™

Photo: Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Tree Tour

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

Photo of a child playing a wooden instrument

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

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Holiday Train Show^®

Featured Event

Picture of the Thain Family Forest with orange, red, and green leaves over a path

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Thain Forest Tour

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: Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Evergreen Express

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

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

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

All Aboard with Thomas & Friends™

Photo of the Barnsley Beds at NYBG

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Edible Academy All-Day Exploration

Photo of a child playing a wooden instrument

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.

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Forest

Ornamental Conifers

UPCOMING

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 will bring to life the Haupt Conservatory’s rich history.

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.

Photo of pink orchids

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 for the 18th annual Orchid Show.

Photo of patrons to the Orchid Dinner in the Plaza ballroom

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The Orchid Dinner

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