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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Up to 2 hours

Wander through woods carpeted with bluebells, pause beneath the cherry blossoms and much more at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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Family-friendly
Outdoors

The Shinto shrine in the Japanese Hill-and-Pond area of Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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Overview

You could easily while away an entire day in the huge urban oasis that is Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Pack a picnic and take the family for a great day out!

No matter the season, there’s always something in bloom at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Your only problem will be deciding where to start.

Highlights include the Rose Garden where, when the flowers are blooming in June, you’ll find thousands cascading down arches, up trellises and over the pavilion. The Fragrance Garden, with its heavenly scents and tactile plants is also a real feast for the senses.

Take a stroll down the Celebrity Path, with stepping stones honoring famed Brooklyn residents past and present. As the path meanders gently past huge rhododendrons and aromatic Austrian pines, look out for inscriptions dedicated to Floyd Patterson, Joan Rivers, Barry Manilow and more.

Step inside the Shakespeare Garden for classic English blooms including snowdrops, poppies and lilies, and head to the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden for waterfalls, wooden bridges and a stunning Shinto shrine.

The Cherry Esplanade and Bluebell Wood provide two of the park’s most enchanting seasonal displays, with both coming into bloom around the same time in late April.

What's included

Explore 52 acres of glorious garden, water features, grand pavilions, sculptures and shaded woodlands.
This century-old park is also home to diverse wildlife including red-tailed hawks, chipmunks and swallowtail butterflies.

Getting in

Just show your pass at the gate to gain admission.

Please note:

Photography is allowed on the grounds with no permit needed, although flash photography is not permitted inside indoor conservatories or greenhouses and tripods are not allowed due to safety standards guidelines.

Is it free to go to Brooklyn Botanic Garden?

No. General admission is $22 for adults, while children under 12 enter free. The Garden also offers free or reduced admission at certain times and for eligible visitors.

Does Brooklyn Botanic Garden have cherry blossoms?

Yes. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is famous for its cherry blossoms, with more than 200 flowering cherry trees across the garden. The main blooming season is typically late March through mid-May, with different varieties flowering at different times.

Is food available within the grounds of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden?

Yes! The Terrace Café offers light refreshments made fresh daily including salads, sandwiches and hot beverages while outdoor kiosks provide quick snacks like ice cream bars and pretzels when visiting during warmer months!

Is the Brooklyn or New York Botanical Garden better?

Both offer different experiences. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is smaller and easier to explore, while New York Botanical Garden is larger and offers more extensive collections and attractions.

What is the difference between a garden and a botanical garden?

A garden is generally created for enjoyment or decoration, while a botanical garden is specifically dedicated to growing, displaying and conserving a variety of plant species.

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Where you'll be

990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, US

How to get there

Stop 34 or 35 Brooklyn route

Prospect Park / Eastern Parkway / Franklin Avenue

Standard opening hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Find out more

For more information, visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden website.

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Peaceful

D Cooper

Nice peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Yes, I recommend this attraction

Take a step into peace and beauty

P A Hartley

Such a rest from the noise of the city. Helped to make you relax and a different world to explore and enjoy.

Yes, I recommend this attraction

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a natural oasis

Evi F

The gardens were lovely to walk around, even though it was a bit drizzly, everything sparkled in the rain drops. The variety of plants was great and we enjoyed seeing plants that we do not usually see - especially the bluebell garden. The bonsais in the conservatory were my favourites.

Yes, I recommend this attraction