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 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 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
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden was absolutely beautiful and exceeded all my expectations. The gardens are impeccably maintained, with a stunning variety of flowers, plants, and peaceful walking paths. Every area offers something unique, from vibrant seasonal displays to tranquil ponds and charming hidden corners. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, making it the perfect escape from the busy city. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything was well organized. I highly recommend visiting if you're in New York – it's a truly wonderful place to spend a few hours surrounded by nature.
Dangira Jakubauskaite - a month ago
One of my favorite places in Brooklyn.
Urban oasis that can be all yours, if you come early in the morning. Find your favorite spot and sit and enjoy the nature.
It's beautiful in any season . I love the Rose garden at the end of May. Such an olfactory and visual delight. Even in the winter it has its charm, plus there are covered gardens with different climate areas.
I only wish they reopen the restaurant. It was good when it was open years ago.
elllen k - a month ago
Three of us drove over to the Brooklyn botanical garden during the cherry blossoms season. We were a little late in the season but there were still a ton of blossoms to enjoy. It was not overly crowded so we were able to take lots of beautiful photos.
We walked around for a couple of hours including a visit to the Bonsai house. These exhibits were well laid out with good signs to explain.
All in all, this was a great day at the park.
We parked in the open lot right next to the park entrance. Very convenient.
THE EXPLORER - a month ago
I regret not having enough time here!
This was a really beautiful place to visit that I would highly recommend, especially in spring. There are indoor gardens themed after different landscapes (desert, temperate, tropical), and lots of outdoor gardens too. For me the flower gardens were the most impressive, but it was really all so cool! Definitely worth a visit if you like plants 🌱
Firestrike - 2 months ago
Great place to visit! A true oasis in New York City, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a natural jewel box in Brooklyn. I saw the end of the cherry blossoms and the little pink petals blowing around in the wind were magical and beautiful. The garden is very well designed and easy to navigate thru. There are so many sections to explore, each one making its own little natural world. Anybody who likes the outdoors will fall in love, anybody looking to learn about Earth will find plenty of education, and anybody looking for beauty can easily find it here. The gift shop is great and has an excellent selection of plants, housewares, and cool gifts. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and can't wait to go back. 10/10 highly recommend.
Rebecca Meador - 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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