Experiencing the Fresh Scent of Nature in New York

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

If you're yearning to escape the bustling city and experience the freshness of spring, but find it daunting, fear not. Even in the lively city of New York, you can indulge in the aroma of blooming nature. Welcome to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden!

Article by TAMICE

Discover the Gardens

Established in 1910, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden attracts over 900,000 visitors each year, making it a celebrated destination not just for New Yorkers, but tourists worldwide. As a quintessential urban retreat, the Garden is loved globally. It hosts a variety of rare and exquisite plants across its European-style garden, greenhouses, rose garden, and herb garden, with informative plant descriptions available throughout.

A highlight is the Discovery Garden, designed for children, where they can engage in hands-on learning about plants and nature—making it a cherished spot for education-conscious New York parents.

The most popular spot in the Garden is, undoubtedly, the Japanese Garden. Enveloped by blooming flowers around a quaint pond and traditional Japanese bridges and gazebos, it captures the essence of Japan. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri), one of the Garden's most famed events, will be held for the 36th year. It showcases Japanese culture amidst the cherry blossoms, with many visitors donning costumes of Japanese manga and characters, adding an entertaining spectacle.

This year's Cherry Blossom Festival is set for April 29th and 30th. The proximity of the Brooklyn Museum, public library, Grand Army Plaza, and Prospect Park offers a delightful combination for visitors.

Visiting Information

Greenhouses and Sakura Matsuri

For visiting details, visit Brooklyn Botanic Garden's official website.

• Address: 150 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11225
• Transport: Subway lines 2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum or lines 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue
• Operating Hours:
  • March to October (entry allowed until 30 minutes before closing)
  • Tuesday to Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Closed Mondays (except Memorial, Independence, and Columbus Days, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Admission Fees:
  • Botanic Garden only: Adults $12
  • Art & Garden Ticket (Garden + Brooklyn Museum): Adults $23
  • Cherry Blossom Festival: $25

Tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate through TAMICE, a travel agency specialized in trips to New York, with prices significantly lower than standard. Additional savings are available through the Big Apple Pass, which allows discounted access to key attractions such as the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty Ferry.

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• Phone: (646) 684-4848
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Photo credits to Brooklyn Museum