Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanical Garden contains a treasure of over 12000 varieties of plants from around the world
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is one of New York's cultural treasures located on Brooklyn's "Culture Row", adjacent to the Brooklyn Museum. Easily accessible by subway, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden's 52 acres of beautifully manicured formal gardens and informal gardens display 12,000 varieties of plants.
Founded in 1910, the Garden welcomes almost one million visitors a year to enjoy the many specialty gardens, plant collections and the Steinhardt Conservatory, which houses the Bonsai Museum, three climate themed plant displays and a glass aquatic plant house. Near the conservatory, you can find a café and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden gift shop selling bulbs, plants, and gardening books.
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is famous for its collection of blossoming cherry trees and Hanami, its annual spring cherry blossom festival. With more than 42 species, the collection is one of the foremost cherry blossom sites outside of Japan that began with a few trees gifted by the Japanese government after World War I.
Completed in 1915, the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden was the first of its kind in America. Blending ancient and modern styles, the landscape incorporates traditional Japanese architectural elements: arching wooden footbridges, stone lanterns, a torii gateway and a Shinto shrine. In keeping with the tradition of Japanese gardens, depending on where a visitors stands, they will experience a different perspective on the landscape, so be sure to allocate plenty of time to make the most of this award-winning garden. A favourite among children, the garden's 3 acres contain hills, waterfalls and a "secret" passageways to explore. The viewing pavilion offers little ones the perfect vantage point to see the fish and turtles living in the ponds.
Nearby attractions: Prospect Park, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Bridge
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.Brooklyn Botanic Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Phone: (718) 623-7200
Official Website: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Reviews
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We've visited the Brooklyn Botanic Garden many times, but this was the first time seeing it covered in snow. With the frozen pond and the red torii gate, it almost felt like we were in Japan.
The snowy scenery gave the garden a completely different and peaceful atmosphere. Beautiful and definitely worth visiting in the winter!
J J - a month ago
Among the most beautiful places in the city! I went for the Lightscape exhibit and it was so beautiful and serene just to walk through winter nature and serene music within vibrant, captivating lights. The event was limited time but it seems Brooklyn Botanic Garden does a new winter exhibits every year so catch it next winter! Just be warned the snacks and drinks they offer are quite expensive, and so is the gift shop albeit very nice.
Trinity - 3 months ago
Such a cool experience! The green house area was a decent size and had very cool rooms! It’s a nice little afternoon excursion
Nicholas Tsenis - a month ago
It's such a beautiful place, I went during the holiday light show. It's so magical and utterly beautiful to experience. Its organized very well and beautifully laid out. You walk through the pathways gazing on different displays of illuminated art. It was so inspiring to see the different types of art. I'm sure we'll be back for more programs by the BBG.
Colette Goodman - 4 months ago
Brooklyn Botanic Garden during the holiday season is a truly special experience.
Plants, digital art, and music come together to create an emotional and almost mysterious atmosphere. Walking through the illuminated paths feels calm, immersive, and quietly magical. It’s one of those places where you naturally slow down and just take everything in.
W Kim - 2 months ago
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or 3 | Eastern Parkway / Brooklyn Museum | 1 minute |
| 4 or 4 | Franklin Avenue | 6 minutes |
| Q, S, or B | Prospect Park Station | 12 minutes |
How to get to Brooklyn Botanic Garden by Subway
Take a 2 or 3 train to Eastern Parkway / Brooklyn Museum and look for the entrance to the garden just west of the station on Eastern Parkway or take a 4 or 5 train to Franklin Avenue and look for the entrance to the garden about a 5 minute walk west of the station (just past the museum) on Eastern Parkway or take a Q, S, or B train to Prospect Park station, go left on Lincoln Avenue and then left on Washington Avenue following it north to the entrance at 990 Washington Avenue. Note that the B train only operates on weekdays.
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