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
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I loved this exhibit! The way they recreated the paintings in real life! Definitely worth going into the exhibition! This place was really big! It was beautiful and relaxing. One of my favourite places I went on my trip in NYC! Definitely recommend!
Fionn Lai - 2 weeks ago
Lovely, partly peaceful place. I give it five stars even though I think that Brooklyn Botanical Garden is better. It's a pretty big botanical garden, but I was expecting much more flowers and plants. My favorite part is the rose garden, it's magnificent! The garden has a lack of food places( ice cream, water for example). The restrooms are clean( it's kind of rare in NY). The library there is stunning, such a beautiful architectural building. In general, amazing place for everyone who loves nature and beauty.
Nikitriy - 2 weeks ago
A couple of friends went to this Garden for seeing the Van Gogh’s flower show. We took 2 & 1/2 hours to get there from NJ, but it is worthy. The whole Garden is filled with flowers and plants with specialties varieties . We also have lunch at Hudson Garden Grill , the food is delicious and tasty. If you have AAA membership please go to AAA either online or in person to purchase the tickets will save you 15% for discount. But if you walk-in to purchase tickets at gate only get you $4 discount! Please make sure book the tickets in advance to save your time, otherwise will have long wait in line. You will need to have big bottle of water because you are going to walk a lot specially in summer time. Carrying your sunglasses and hat with sunblock and water are must have. If you are a walker then don’t need to take bus from Subway stop to the garden only 11 minutes by walking.
Min-Yuan Wu (吳名媛) - a week ago
What a beautiful way to spend a day! So much to explore. Loved wandering through the forest and along the stream that leads to the waterfall. The Van Gogh exhibit is colorful, clever, and wonderfully familiar. The rose garden in bloom smells heavenly!
Sue Klein - 3 weeks ago
I’ve only been to NYCB for the orchid show before last night (also beautiful, but based on time of year, most of the park is hibernating) - going for the Van Gogh exhibit and starry night drone show (via Fever) was incredible, especially on the summer solstice! It was a perfectly pleasant evening, the Parisian themed live music was so lovely, the flowers are stunning, with plenty of interactive art displays as well. Bathrooms are easily accessible, food and drink options were classier than I expected at regular event pricing ($6 for a “butterfly pea limeade”). Metro-north drops off right at the event gate and was easy to take to and from the park!
Susie Lunardi - a week ago
Directions
Subway or Railroad Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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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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