New York Botanical Garden

Immerse yourself in the beautiful New York Botanical Garden, wander around the huge and impressive collection of plants - it's the perfect day out for the whole family.

Experience the New York Botanical Garden - Entry included with The New York Pass®

Explore the multitude of gardens and plant life waiting for you at the beautiful New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. These scenic gardens feature 250 acres of land across 50 gardens and collections. Discover the New York Botanical Garden's expansive collection of over 1 million plant species. Alongside the magnificent gardens, visitors can also view a selection of rich educational programs and world-renowned exhibitions. 

The botanical gardens also feature a children's garden, complete with several interactive games and activities to keep your family entertained while they learn about the different plants on display.  New York Botanical Garden's is perfect for the whole family, providing entertainment, education, and beautiful scenery in one fantastic attraction. Come and explore the city's greatest living museum, an urban oasis unlike any other.

Highlights

Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden

From May to October, the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is one of the prime locations at the New York Botanical Garden. During that season there are more than 650 roses in peak bloom. Some of the roses in this garden are used to make perfume or even to prevent disease.

Thain Family Forest

Explore this 50-acre historic old-growth forest and revel in the unique beauty and resilience of the largest expanse of New York’s original wooded landscape.

Did You Know

• The Garden is home to over 1 million plants
• The Garden is the proud winner of the 2013 and 2015 Concierge Choice Award for Best Tourist Attraction
• In 1901 the botanist Alexander Pierce invented puffed rice at the New York Botanical Garden

Getting in: present your New York Pass at the Main Entrance/Visitor Center or at the Moshulu Entrance just across from the Botanical Garden train station.

For more information, visit the Botanical Garden website.