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: 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: Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
Phone: (718) 623-7200
Official Website: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Reviews
Rated out of 5
Beautiful place, lots to see. We enjoyed perfect weather and walked through most of this large garden. A lake with Japanese garden, roses, rock garden and many other beautiful flowers and trees. Bonsai collection is nice. Good small cafe to eat lunch. Highly recommend to visit!
Alex Dreytser - a month ago
I love the garden. Even though I’ve visited a few gardens over the years, this one (luckily my local one) is the best. There are lots of hidden treasures, quiet paths, and lawns to relax on, plus flowers, trees, and bushes from all over the world. You can easily spend a few hours or the whole day here. There are plenty of birds, animals, and beautiful statues scattered throughout. Nature heals. Make sure to stop by the “gift shop.” It was updated a few years ago and now looks state-of-the-art.
Jane Kurbatski - a week ago
This was our first trip to Brooklyn and we loved it. A big reason got that was our trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. I can honestly say that if I lived in Brooklyn, I would visit the garden at every opportunity. The peace and beauty of the garden can certainly calm the mind. It so happened that we were there while they were celebrating the 100th year of their bonsai display. And we capped the experience off with lunch in the park's Cafe. A great memory to take with us as our trip to the burough came to an end.
Charles Seafous - a week ago
Beautiful garden, we are lucky to see the summer blooms of roses and variety of flowers. It's truly visual pleasure and so therapeutic, kids & adult alike will love & learn about gardening and nature's little animal helpers. I will definitely go back in here, so close to trains and bus stops & next to Brooklyn Museum.
M2Rock M. - 2 months ago
On September 14, 2025, I visited the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for a solo walk and relaxing afternoon. As I walked through the garden, I realized that it is for everyone including me. After years of contemplation, and rather my own interest, I decided to take a moment to reflect upon my experience of the nature and beauty of the garden. The flowers were beautiful and the plants were grown and mature in color, size, and variety. I specifically admired the greenness of the garden, and the organization of the types of flowers. The garden was quiet in the early afternoon and the amazing community was with music and regular check ins in the mid afternoon. I love to see how diverse the garden and visitors are in the area. It is a booking again for me another summer.
Angel Fagan - 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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