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
Official Website: New York Botanical Garden
Fee:Free Entry with a New York City Explorer Pass
Open Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website, especially where Covid restrictions are in effect.
- 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
Category: Botanical Gardens
Address:
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458
Phone: (718) 817-8700
Reviews
Marvin R. Apr-23-2022
It's a nice place to go and relax the butterfly exhibition is nice it is right next to the Bronx zoo like 15 minutes walk Read More
Gatangalie S. Apr-10-2022
The Botanical Garden in the Bronx, NYC is massive yet adorable. For folks living in the other boroughs in NYC would find it a bit out of the way to reach.... Read More
Sasha B. Mar-27-2022
Mom and I visit the garden every year. She loves flowers and plants but they never survive under her watch and it's quite frankly my job to spoil her so if... Read More
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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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