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New York Botanical Garden

2900 Southern Boulevard, West Bronx, New York

Description

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) was established in 1891 and comprises about 50 gardens and plant collections plus two main structures: a greenhouse (the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, modelled after the Palm House at Kew) and the country's largest botanical research library (the LuEsther T. Mertz Library). Highlights include the 'Ladies Border', the Rose Garden, the Rock Garden and the Orchid Collection.

Access & Transport

The gardens are in the northern part of Bronx Park. The Botanical Garden and Fordham train stations are walking distance with Pelham Pkwy (2, 5) and Allerton Ave (2, 5) also an option, entering from the East Gate. For those going by car, parking is $22 per day. Directions info: https://www.nybg.org/visit/directions/ Accessibility info: https://www.nybg.org/visit/access/

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest taking a look at this page use the 'What's beautiful now' filter if you are keen to visit: https://www.nybg.org/gardens/gardens-collections/ You can easily combine this activity with the Bronx Zoo which is located on the other side of Bronx Park.

Meta review

Online reviews are mostly excellent; visitor enjoy the well maintained and beautiful gardens, the tram is practical though the wait can be long at times, and accessibility is very good with many asphalted paths. The highlight for many is the Conservatory and the main drawback, which is brought up quite regularly, is the price. The lack of signage is also mentioned but quite infrequently.

Environmental & Social

A green activity. Socially neutral.

Conclusion

The botanical gardens are an excellent option for those looking to take a break from NY city centre for a couple of hours or with an interest in botany - best in springtime and summer. We need to mention that pricing really is astonishing to us, so this needs to be taken into consideration.

Key positive

Visually pleasant and relaxing environment

Gorgeous greenhouse and library building

Key negative

Expensive

Time consuming to get to from Midtown Manhattan

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Open on Monday federal holidays

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday -

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$31
Adult
18 - 64
US$35
Teen & Young
13 - 17
US$31
Child
2 - 12
US$15
Infant
0 - 1
US$0
Price for students is $31.

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