New York Botanical gardens
Check out our list of world famous New York Botanical Gardens. Our list includes the very best gardens in both New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Address: 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 11225
An Absolute treasure of New York State. 52 acres of natural beauty: gorgeous Japanese cherry blossoms, stunning roses, lakes, recreation areas, indoor tropical gardens and bonsai trees – about 18,000 different kinds of plans from all over the world. This place is absolutely picture perfect
Price: $15 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and free for kids under 12.
Free on Fridays 8am to noon from March 1 to November 30. You can purchase your tickets here.
New York Botanical Garden (NYBG)
New York Botanical Garden NYBG
Address: 2900 Southern Blvd,
The Bronx, NY 10458
Located in the Bronx, on 250 acres of land to explore – wear your most comfortable shoes. Across 50 gardens this Garden features world-renowned exhibitions and collections.
Although for the outdoors part of the Garden the best time to visit is Spring to Fall, during winter the Conservatory is the place to visit. The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is a stunning example of Victorian-style glasshouse artistry, and a New York City Landmark. The Conservatory is home to year-round exhibitions, including the famous Holiday Train Show and The Orchid Show.
Price:
Available to all visitors residing outside New York City:
Adults: $22
Seniors (65+): $19
Students (with valid ID): $19
Children (2–12): $8
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free
NEW YORK CITY RESIDENT GROUNDS-ONLY PASS
Available to New York City residents only:
Adults: $15
Seniors (65+): $7
Students (with valid ID): $7
Children (2–12 years): $4
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free
*Wednesdays: Free
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Snug Harbor, on Staten Island, was originally built in 1800s as a home for retired sailors. Now, more than three decades of restoration later, it’s been converted into a regional arts center. It offers 83 acres of gardens, 28 historic structures, 14 botanical gardens, a two-acre urban farm, and 10 acres of wetlands. museums, theaters, and seasonal activities.
Here history, architecture, visual art, theater, dance, music and environmental science provide dynamic experiences for all ages. The venue is a Smithsonian affiliate.
Price: Snug Harbor is free every day.
New Jersey Botanical Garden
Courtesy of NJBG
Address: 2 Morris Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Although we are talking New York Botanical Gardens here, New Jersey is the beautiful neighbor you shouldn’t overlook. New Jersey is called the Garden State for a reason. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden, a part of Ringwood State Park, is 96 acres of specialty gardens, Skylands Manor Mansion, extensive views of the Ramapo Mountains, and about 1000 acres of woodlands. The Skylands Manor Mansion was built in the 1920s, this 44-room mansion was constructed of native stone and half-timbers, and blends into the landscape. There is so much to explore here: plenty of spaces – home to unusual plant species from around the world, trails, roads, and boat launches.
Price: Admission is always free, however during summer months there is a parking fee charged by the state…
New York Botanical gardens – Wave Hill Public Garden
Courtesy of Wave Hill Public Garden
Address: 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx, NY 10471
Part park and part public garden, Wave Hill is a 28-acre oasis in the Hudson Hill section of Riverdale in the Bronx, New York City.
A 19th-century estate now owned by the city, Wave Hill offers a spectacular setting and connection with nature.
The estate is so peaceful that it feels like your personal garden. The Wave Hill House was leased to a number of notable residents, including a young Theodore Roosevent, Arturo Toscanini, Mark Twain, Queen Mother Elizabeth’s visit in 1956 and Bashford Dean, who got to build a hall, based on a medieval prototype, to house his extensive armor collection.
Price: Adults $10;
Students & Seniors $6
Children 6 and up $4
The Van Vleck House & Gardens
Courtesy of The Van Vleck House & Gardens
Address: 21 Van Vleck Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
The Van Vleck House & Gardens was originally a 12-acre private estate. Joseph Van Vleck Sr. and his family moved here from Brooklyn in 1868. Coming to the suburbs seeking a refuge from industrial living, this family brought a grand vision of a country estate surrounded by acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Now, the gardens and walking paths are open to the public 365 days a year. There are over 60 kinds of trees alongside shrubs, you can also conveniently check out their bloom list to see what is currently in bloom.
Make sure to check out their programs for fun activities.
Price: Free
