New York Botanical Gardens Spring Orchid Show

Celebrating Spring in New York City!

The New York Botanical Garden consist of 250 acres of land with an extensive collection of more than one million living plants. It’s listed on the National Historic Landmark, is the largest in any city of the United States and best of all, located in our hometown, the Bronx. Renown for it’s diverse landscape, extensive gardens collection and excellent exhibitions, the NYBG host events year-round for all ages to enjoy.

We managed two visits this year. One during Spring, which was our first family adventure we planned around this blog and more recently, fall. During Spring, our visit was on the last day of the Orchid Show and also one of the hottest Saturday of spring weekend weather. Although we were at the gardens by 11 am that day, it was very crowded to get into the Conservatory to see the orchids with a 45-minutes wait. Once we explained to the staff at the entrance we had a a wheelchair user in our party, they allowed us to get to the front of the line. Daniel Ost, one of the world’s leading floral artist created a spectacularly breathtaking display of form, colors and textures to showcase the orchids. We were all really amazed at the beauty, intricate details and huge variety of orchids, because it really looked like a scene from a fairytale. Strolling through the rest of the Conservatory, we slowly navigate various temperatures and crowds of chattering guests. We go from warm and pungent tropical rainforest into hot desert temperatures preserving the cactus collection, which is also one our other favorite exhibits. The striking desert cactus collection provide an impressive contrast to the humid rainforest galleries on the other side of the Conservatory.

Access at the entrance is extremely easy and the lines were short to get our entry tickets. There are plenty of benches scattered around for seating and relaxation. We found the all areas we visited in the Conservatory and the grounds to be accessible for a wheelchair user. The staffs provided excellent services ensuring we all have a memorable experience.

 Suggested Duration: 3 hours minimum

Accessibility:
- Free Admission for Caretakers
- Restrooms are accessible
- The Botanical Garden, it’s buildings and vehicles are accessible. Due to varied topography, some of the historic landscape are not accessible. They do not list the areas which are. We have gone several times and have not had any issues with accessibility, however we have never walked the entire landscape.
- Wheelchair Drop Off/Pick Up: Vehicles can enter the parking area free of charge once you let security know it’s to drop off/pick up a passenger using wheelchair.
- Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the Leon Levy Visitor Center, Mosholu Entrance, Bedford Park Gate and East Gate. Reservations are not accepted. An ID must be left with Visitor Services. Wheelchair lifts are located in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and at the entrance to the Library building.
- The Tram is wheelchair accessible and each tram can accommodate one wheelchair, so make sure to get in the line early as it's on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Service Animals are Welcomed
- Assistive Devices and Braille are available.
- Excellent resources and details for the disabled community are found by clicking here.
- Click here for Accessible Guide Map of the facilities

Location:
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, New York 10458
Phone: 718-817-8700

Access Phone: 718-817-8564
https://www.nybg.org
Email: access@nybg.org

General Admissions :

New York State Residents Grounds Only Pass (with valid ID)
Free Admission for Caretakers
Adults: $15 | Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID): $7 | Children (2–12 years): $4 | Children under 2: Free
Grounds Admission is free to everyone regardless of residency, all day on Wednesdays and from 9–10 a.m. on Saturdays. Grounds Admission does not include admission to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Special Exhibitions, Rock Garden, or Tram Tour.

All Garden Pass
Free Admission for Caretakers
Adults: $35 | Seniors (65+) & Students (with valid ID): $31 | Children (2–12): $15 | Children under 2: Free

Hours of Operation:
 

Open Tuesday-Sunday
Hours are typically 10 am–6 pm

Dining Options: Enzo Restaurant in Morris Park or Hudson Garden Grill in NYBG. Click here for full details on the Restaurant page.

Public Transportation:
Bronx Local Bus Bx19
From Midtown East Side: BxM11 from Madison Avenue. Transfer to the Bx12-SBS at Pelham Parkway/Fordham Road to Southern Blvd (about 200 feet from entrance)
From Midtown West Side: M11 from 10th Avenue. Transfer to the Bx19 at 145th Street/Riverbank State Park to Southern Blvd/NYBG (right at entrance)

Take the Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station, located directly across the street from the Garden’s Mosholu Entrance. For schedules, maps, and accessibility of stations visit the MTA website.

Important: Information is subject to change, please visit www.nybg.org for the most up to date details.
Sep 2024