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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i was not prepared how gorgeous the greenhouses were! plants from every ecosystem, the aquatic plants were particularly gorgeous, many rare orchid and enormous air plants. definitely very busy on a nice weekend day but worthwhile, the cherry blossoms and other flowering trees were not yet in full bloom so there is still time
McIntosh Gallery - in the last week
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is an oasis of serenity, offering a much-needed breath of fresh air amidst the hustle of city life. It’s a sanctuary where the symphony of nature replenishes the soul and showcases the splendor of the natural world. While springtime’s bloom draws larger crowds, making it feel a tad crowded, it’s a small price to pay for the garden’s floral majesty. It’s the quintessential urban retreat for those looking to bask in nature’s finest displays.
Carlos Albert Reck Burneo - in the last week
Stunning garden. Visited mid-March, and spotted cherry blossoms in bloom.
Enjoyed the dessert, tropical and warm weather greenhouses.
Spent roughly 2 hours here. Could spend twice the time to walk through slowly.
Enjoyed seeing the heron perched on the torii.
Not outside food or drink allowed into the gardens.
Deborah R - 3 weeks ago
The gardens are lovely year round. The bonsai exhibit is amazing - full of interesting plants, including some more than one hundred years old!
Linda Rupe - in the last week
Went on a day that was rainy and cloudy, and it was still beautiful. The love and care that everyone puts into at the Garden is immense. From cleanliness to informative, this was magical and worth a year membership for. So many plants are in bloom so check it out any day and no matter the weather it's amazing.
La Patrona - 3 weeks 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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