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  • Free Admission to New York Botanical Garden

    Full-Price New York Botanical Garden All-Garden Pass

    The All-Garden Pass provides admission to the gardens, the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, special exhibits, Rock Garden, the Children’s Adventure Garden, and the Tram Tour.

    Check current ticket prices

    Free Grounds Access on Wednesdays

    Grounds-only admission is free for everyone from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and to NYC residents all day on Wednesday.

    Grounds-only admission does not include admission to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Special Exhibitions, or Tram Tour.

    Grounds-Only Admission for NYC Residents

    New York City residents can purchase a grounds-only pass at the gardens, for $15 for adults, $7 for senior (65+), $7 for students (with ID), $4 for Children ages 2 – 12. These tickets are only available for purchase on-site.

    Grounds-only admission does not include admission to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Special Exhibitions, or Tram Tour.

    Attraction Passes That Include New York Botanical Garden Admission

    Admission to the New York Botanical Garden is included with the following attraction passes:

    The New York Sightseeing Pass – There are two options available for this pass. The regular Sightseeing Pass is purchased based on the number of days you want to use it. This option allows you to visit as many of the included attractions as you can manage to get to during those days. The FLEX Pass is purchased based on the number of attractions you want to visit – you don’t have to select them ahead of time, but you’ll be limited to the total number you purchased for. Admission to the New York Botanical Garden is available with both pass options.

    The New York Pass – You can buy a 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, or 10-day New York Pass. The pass provides admission to over 100 New York attractions. You can visit as many as you can get to while your pass is valid. The New York Botanical Garden is an included attraction.

    Location

    The New York Botanical Gardens is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. See directions on how to get there by train, subway, car, or bike.

  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden Discount Admission

    Save $3 on adult admission to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden with discount admission tickets from Goldstar.

    By Bettycrocker (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons
    Goldstar admission offer: Purchase tickets for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for $9 each, plus $3 service fee, for a total of $12 each. You’ll receive an eticket voucher which is good for any dates through October 31, 2018.

    See the Goldstar offer details and make your purchase.

    The offer is only a good deal for adult admissions. The regular admission price for seniors and students is already reduced to $8.

    Regular Admission Fees:

    • Regular Adult General Admission price for the garden is $15.
    • Regular Senior admission (65+) is $8
    • Regular Student admission (12+ with ID) is $8
    • Admission for children under 12 is free
    • Admission on Fridays before noon is free
    • Admission on winter weekdays (December through February) is free

    Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden website for hours of operation and to verify fees.

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  • Wave Hill Free Admission Tuesday and Saturday Mornings

    Wave Hill Garden and Cultural Center

    Wave Hill. Photo credit: Joshua Bright

    Wave Hill, in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, is a public garden and cultural center on the site of a 28 acre historic estate overlooking the Hudson River.

    The Wave Hill House was constructed in 1843 and has had multiple owners and occupants, including Teddy Roosevelt’s family and Mark Twain. The property was given to the City of New York in 1960.

    A visitor center, galleries, performance spaces, shop, cafe, and dining room now occupy the Wave Hill House and other estate buildings. The estate grounds have been transformed into a botanical garden.

    The Wave Hill gardens cover 28 acres and include a flower garden, herb garden, aquatic garden, conifer slope, wild garden, alpine house, conservatory, and woodlands area.

    The Wave Hill Cafe is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a menu that focuses on local and seasonal produce.

    The Shop at Wave Hill sells a variety of items local artists and toys, plants, and food items that promote Wave Hill’s mission of connecting people with nature.

    See Wave Hill visitors reviews and tips at TripAdvisor.

     

    Free Admission

    Admission to Wave Hill is free of charge from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

    The regular admission fee during other times is $8 for adults, $4 for students and seniors (65+), and $2 for children ages 6+.

    Please visit the Wave Hill website for details regarding admission and hours of operation.

     

    Location

    Wave Hill is located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue in the Bronx.

    If you are arriving by car, there is an onsite parking fee of $8 per vehicle. Free parking is available at an off-site lot and continuous, complimentary shuttle service between the parking lot and Wave Hill is available.

    For those arriving by public transit, free shuttle service to Wave Hill is available from nearby train, subway, and bus stops.

    You’ll find a complete set of directions at the Wave Hill website.

     

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  • Free Admission at Queens Botanical Garden

    Free Days at Queens Botanical Garden

    Admission to the garden is free during the winter months (November through March).

    From April – October free admission is available on Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

    Admission is free for active military and up to five family members.

    Regular admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors (62+), $4 for students with ID, and $2 for children ages 4 – 12. Children under the age of 3 are admitted free.

    Please visit the Queens Botanical Garden website for hours of operation and admission fee details.

     

    About the Garden

    The Queens Botanical Garden has a history tied to New York’s Worlds Fairs. The garden was originally created part of the 1939 New York World’s Fair. After that fair closed, the garden was enlarged to include a portion of Flushing Meadows Park. Then when the 1964 World’s Fair came to Flushing Meadows, the garden was moved across the street. Today’s garden is 39 acres in size and includes themed gardens, a bee garden, butterfly garden, fragrance walk, arboretum, rose garden, pinetum, and more.

    The garden is located in Flushing, Queens. Nearby attractions include Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Queens Museum, and the New York Hall of Science. The garden website has directions on how to get there by bus, subway/train, or car.

     

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  • Jazz Age Evenings at New York Botanical Garden – Discount Tickets


    The New York Botanical Garden is featuring a series of “Jazz Age” nights this summer. During these events there will be live jazz from the 1920’s era and Charleston lessons. You’ll receive one specialty cocktail with your admission and additional beverages and refreshments are available for purchase.

    The music is provided by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra.  The specialty cocktails – there’s a different one for each event – are provided by Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer and include the Moscow Mule, Crabbie and Stormy, and Crabbie’s Margarita.

    The Garden’s “Groundbreaker: Great American Gardens and The Women Who Designed Them” exhibit will be available for viewing.

    Regular full-price for admission is $30.  Goldstar has discount tickets for $25.75 ($22 + $3.75 fees).  If you’re not already a Goldstar member, you’ll need to provide an email address and zipcode to register with the site and access the discount ticket offer.

     

  • Spring NY Botanical Garden Events – Discount Tickets

    botanical-gardensThe New York Botanical Garden has several events lined up for spring. There’s Wine in the Native Plant Garden, a Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party, the Rose Garden Celebration, and the Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival.  Goldstar has discount tickets available for each of these events. The discounted tickets are $23 – $27, including fees. Visit Goldstar for details. 

     

     

    Info on spring NYBG Events: 

    Wine in the Native Plant Garden – May 3 & 4

    Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Party – May 10 & 11

    Rose Garden Celebration – June 7 & 8

    Big Backyard BBQ & Music Festival – June 14 & 15

     

    Update (4/29):  Groupon is also now offering deals on spring events at the NYBG.  They have discounts for  Wine in the Native Plant Garden, the Rose Garden Celebration, and the Big Back Yard BBQ & Music Festival.  Their discounted tickets are $25 for one adult or $49 for two adults.  See the Groupon deal details.

     

  • New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show Discount

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    Discount Tickets for the 2017 NYBG Orchid Show

     

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      Orchids in the Conservatory

      Mastercard Discount – All MasterCard cardholders get a 10% discount on Garden Pass tickets purchased with your card online at the New York Botanical Garden website.

    • Discount tickets from Goldstar –  $15.00 ($18.00 total with fees) for weekday tickets. See the Goldstar ticket offer.
    • Discount tickets from Groupon – $18 for select dates. See the Groupon ticket offer.
    • Orchid Evenings Discount:  Goldstar has discount tickets to the Orchid Show’s “Orchid Evenings” events. At these evening events, you get to enjoy the orchids while also enjoying a cocktail and DJ music. Tickets are regularly $30. The Goldstar tickets are $18.00 + $4.00 service fee for a final price of $22.00.  See the Goldstar Orchid Evenings ticket offer details.
    • Regular Price Tickets: Regular full-price tickets weekend tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors (65+) and student (with ID), $10 for kids 2 – 12, and free for children under 2 years of age.  Weekday tickets are cheaper, with regular price for adults $20, seniors and students $18, children 2 -12 $8, and children under 2 years of age free. See ticket details and verify current prices at the NYBG website.

     

    Attending the NYBG Orchid Show

     

    What could be nicer than a sunny conservatory full of beautiful orchids?  Leave the blustery cold weather outside and enjoy a visit to the New York Botanical Gardens annual Orchid Show.  This year’s theme is “Thailand”.  The orchids are on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.  The 2017 orchid show runs from February 18 – April 9.

    You’ll need to purchase an all-garden pass to attend the orchid show. The pass provides entrance to the conservatory, Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, Rock Garden (open April – October), Native Plant Garden, the Tram Tour, and all exhibits open on the day of your visit.

     

    Location and Hours of Operation

     

    The New York Botanical Gardens is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. See directions on how to get there by train, subway, car, or bike.

    Usual hours for the NYBG are Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays).

    Orchid Evenings run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m..

    Please check the NYBG calendar to verify hours for specific days.

     

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  • Tropical Paradise at New York Botanical Garden – Discount Tickets

    garden-palmsTropical Paradise at the New York Botanical Garden. Escape the cold and explore the permanent collection at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.   Photography from the International Garden Photographer of the Year contest is also on display.

    Goldstar has discount tickets available. The discounted tickets for adults are $12.00 + $3.00 service fee= $15.00.  Discount tickets for kids are $6.00 + $2.50 service charge = $8.50.  The regular prices charged at the Botanical Garden website are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. See the Goldstar deal details and make your purchase.

    If you’re not already registered with Goldstar, you’ll need to sign up to access their deals. It’s a quick and easy process, all the ask for is an email address and a zipcode.