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FEATURED

Friday, October 25, 2019 – Sunday, November 17, 2019

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

The chrysanthemum—kiku in Japanese—is the most celebrated of all Japanese fall-flowering plants. Meticulously trained kiku will be on view in the Nolen Greenhouse’s Bourke-Sullivan Display House.

Photo of kids in the Holiday Train Show

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.

A model train driving past a half-full drink

November 23, 29, & 30;
December 7, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28, 2019;
January 3, 4, 11, & 18, 2020

Bar Car Nights

On these nights exclusively for adults 21 and over, the wintry landscape of NYBG sets the scene for festive outdoor adventures, with an after-dark viewing of the Holiday Train Show® as the centerpiece.

Friday, November 15, 2019

A Call to Action: Protecting Earth's Biodiversity

Join us to learn about what we can all do to help protect our imperiled biodiversity.

Yayoi Kusama seated in front of a giant black and orange polka-dotted pumpkin sculpture in a room of the same design.

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

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature

Opening May 9, experience this multisensory presentation of the work of internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

Photo of cascading kiku flowers

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Photo: A Call to Action: Protecting Earth’s Biodiversity

A Call to Action: Protecting Earth’s Biodiversity

10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids learning about trees in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Tree-rific Trees

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Trees in the Ross Conifer Arboretum in fall.

Ross Conifer Arboretum Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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

Haupt Conservatory Tour

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of cascading kiku flowers

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids learning about trees in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Tree-rific Trees

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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

Thain Forest Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A cluster of crabapples hangs from a branch.

Fruits & Berries Tour

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

Haupt Conservatory Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

A visitor scouting for birds with binoculars.

Bird Walks: A Celebration of Fall Migration

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of cascading kiku flowers

Kiku: Spotlight on Tradition

Featured Event

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The front of the library building in Winter

Holiday Landmarks Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids learning about trees in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Tree-rific Trees

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A cluster of crabapples hangs from a branch.

Fruits & Berries Tour

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Ladies’ Border & Perennial Garden Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m., 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.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids learning about trees in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Tree-rific Trees

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Photo of a sunset garden

The Art of Photographing Landscapes: Ngoc Minh Ngo

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

Thain Forest Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Garden Highlights Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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

Haupt Conservatory Tour

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.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Close up of open book of illuminated manuscript.

Mertz Library Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Kids learning about trees in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Tree-rific Trees

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Garden Highlights Tour

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

People walking through the Conservatory.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove Tour

Butterfly path at ECAG

Everett Children’s Adventure Garden All-Day Exploration

10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Biophilia: Sharing Our #plantlove

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kids learning about trees in the Everett Children's Adventure Garden.

Tree-rific Trees

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Native Plant Garden's pool surrounded by yellowing trees in fall.

Native Plant Garden Tour

Shrubs, trees, and other plants showing their fall colors in the Perennial Garden.

Garden Highlights Tour

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

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

Haupt Conservatory Tour

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.

The Conservatory's Lowland Rainforest exhibit. Lowland Rainforest

A World of Plants

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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WHAT'S BEAUTIFUL NOW

Conifer Arboretum

Forest

Home Gardening Center

Native Plant Garden

Ornamental Conifers

Perennial Garden

Seasonal Walk

UPCOMING

Winter Wonderland Ball 2017 inside the Conservatory

Friday, December 13, 2019

Winter Wonderland Ball 2019

The Winter Wonderland Ball is NYC's most fashionable party of the season, featuring cocktails, dinner, and dancing in sight of the Haupt Conservatory's twinkling holiday display.

Holiday Train Show imagery

Friday, December 6, 2019

Holiday Train Show^®
Family Benefit

Celebrate the holiday season with a special, private viewing of the Holiday Train Show®, a festive family dinner, winter garden treats and activities, and so much more.

Photo of lit holiday trees

December 8, 2019

Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Our annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony kicks off our Holiday Train Show season with the soaring voices of carolers and special guests.

NYBG poet laureate Billy Collins standing on a busy New York City street.

December 15, 2019

The Poetry of Trains: Billy Collins and Young Poets

The beloved New York poet is back for the seventh year reading poems inspired by trains, the holidays—and NYBG!