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.
A person walking through a tunnel illuminated by a rainbow of lights.
March 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28;
April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, & 18

Orchid Evenings

New York City’s most spectacular evening outings exclusively for adults 21 and over are back.

 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 Russel Page
Friday, February 28, 2020

The Life and Legacy of Russell Page

Join us for a talk with noted design historian and Director of London's Garden Museum Christopher Woodward as he shares fascinating discoveries from this cataloguing project.

 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.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

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

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Forest

Orchid Collection

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
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KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature

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