New York Botanical Garden
The spectacular New York Botanical Garden is one of the largest in the world
A 250 acre urban Eden in the Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden is one of the world's leading horticultural and educational resources.
The New York Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest botanical gardens in the world. The National Landmark's 50 speciality garden and plant collections comprise more than one million plants set amid 40 acres of old growth forest punctuated by dramatic rock formations, waterfalls, ponds and wetlands.
You are sure to be captivated by the 2,700 aromatic specimens of rose in Peggy Rockefeller's Rose Garden or you can relax by the cascades and enjoy thousands of delicate alpine flowers in the T.H. Everett Rock Garden. The centrepiece of the New York Botanical Garden is the exquisite Haupt Conservatory, a Victorian style glasshouse featuring several permanent exhibitions and two galleries dedicated to seasonal flower shows, including the world famous Orchid Show held annually in March and April. With exhibits dedicated to native plants, annuals, perennials, bulbs, orchids, daylilies, irises, peonies, tulips, daffodils and many more, there is a garden for all seasons and tastes to be enjoyed.
Little ones will enjoy the Everett Children's Adventure Garden, a 12 acre indoor-outdoor interactive center with a giant animal topiaries, boulder maze and a hands-on plant discover center. The Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden provides educational sessions teaching techniques to plant, cultivate and harvest flowers and vegetables. Beth's Maze, a 900 square foot labyrinth of hedges offers a challenge for kids of all ages.
Nearby attractions include Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach, Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium, The Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes. Visit the official website for details.New York Botanical Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458, USA
Phone: (718) 817-8700
Official Website: New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden Reviews
Rated out of 5
What a lovely garden!
Nice trails , the river and the flowers .
It depends on the season you are going.
I have been here at the end of March. The trees weren't in full bloom yet .
The conservatory is amazing and the largest I have seen so far.
Try to see that orchids show is amazing!
They have a gift shop pretty well stocked.
Mircea Ionescu - a week ago
Attended the Orchard show today with the family. Was a beautiful presentation for sure. Even though it's not full blown spring yet, the show definitely brought spring to us in a forest and desert setting. Great work, had a great time. While still around if your able I would say check it out ☺️
devin wyatt - a week ago
My family, including my 5 year old son, and I had a great time visiting here on Christmas Eve. The lines weren’t too bad and the weather wasn’t too cold so we lucked out! The main attraction was the Holiday Train show which was amazing. We also took a ride on the free shuttle bus around the entire property which was about a half hour ride. I look forward to coming back more to explore the grounds more fully in different seasons!
Robert Reynolds - 3 months ago
Had a lovely time. The train show is really amazing. You'll enjoy it. It's also just far enough away from the noise of our BK neighborhood that we felt like we were on vacation. Highly recommend.
Scott Zotto - 3 months ago
The botanical garden located in the Bronx was established in 1891 and is spread out over about 260 acres. There is an entrance charge to the garden. It is about a 22-minute train ride from Grand Central Station and a few minutes walk from the train station. It's a great place for children. A tram ride provides a good overview of the garden. We were there for the birding 101 guided tour. Our guide, who was very knowledgeable, talked about the migratory habits of different birds and also how to tell the type of birds from the sound they made. We managed to identify over 10 different birds in our one hour tour. There are cafes and toilets conveniently located near the main entrance. The Bronx Little Italy neighbourhood is about a 20-minute walk from the main entrance of the park and has amazing Italian food and pastries.
William Ho - 4 months ago
Directions
| Subway or Railroad Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| B, D or 4 | Bedford Park Blvd | 16 minutes |
| Metro-North Railroad | Botanical Garden Station | 3 minutes |
How to get to New York Botanical Garden by Subway or Railroad
Take the B, D, or 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd then walk downhill (southeast) eight blocks to the end of Bedford Park Blvd and turn left on Southern Blvd for one block, arriving at the Mosholu Gate entrance (20 minutes). Alternately you can take the BX26 bus from Bedford Park Blvd Station to the entrance.
You can also take the Metro-North Railroad from Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan to Botanical Garden Station which is right across the road from the Mosholu Gate entrance. This is about a 20 minute train ride.
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