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Immerse yourself in the stunning landscape across our 250 acres as the seasons change at NYBG.

AZALEA GARDEN – The Mother’s Day crescendo of white, coral, pink, and purple azalea blossoms is one of the Garden’s most striking seasonal spectacles. Set amongst the dramatic rock outcrops, steep slopes, and dappled shade of centuries-old native tre…[Read more]

The New York Botanical Garden is an advocate for the plant world. The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging…[Read more]

The New York Botanical Garden will host its highly anticipated, signature event, The Conservatory Ball, on June 1, 2023. Across the beautiful grounds of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, guests are invited to enjoy a cocktail reception and an elegant evening of dinner and dancing. This year’s Ball will celebrate a major site-specific exhibition by c…[Read more]

May 13 & 14, 2023

11 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden

The most spectacular spring landscape New York City has to offer is the setting for live music, games, picnicking, and more.

Music on the Lawn

Uptown Vinyl Supreme – Saturday & Sunday; 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Bronx-based DJ collective kicks us off with live vinyl spinning celebrating the analog root…[Read more]

Saturday, February 18, 2023 – Sunday, April 23, 2023

10 a.m.–6 p.m. | At the Garden

Acclaimed artist Lily Kwong, the designer for The Orchid Show’s 20th year, presents a meditative and captivating design inspired by her ancestral connections to the natural world. Kwong’s vibrant and fantastical vision envelops visitors in thousands of orchids,…[Read more]

Once upon a time, in the heart of the Bronx, there was a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers, trees, and a diverse collection of plant life. This is the Bronx Botanical Garden, a beloved landmark in the community and a hub for nature lovers from all around.

This summer, celebrated contemporary artist Ebony G. Patterson presents…[Read more]