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The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism

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February 15 through April 27

Our annual celebration of all things orchid spotlights the vibrant setting of Mexico for The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism. Set off on a journey where the fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry takes center stage, and wander among bright arrangements of orchids in settings inspired by the bold, multicolored designs of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán. Come visit a paradise of tropical beauty—without ever leaving the Bronx.

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory

Orchid Nights

Hit the Dance Floor!
21+ Nights on Select Dates

Visit what The New York Times calls the “lushest bar in town!” Orchid Nights bring you the vibrant beats of Mexican Cumbia music, with cumbia sonidera dance parties featuring a DJ and professional dancers. Join us on select evenings for these picture-perfect outings for the 21+ crowd, with cash bars and food for purchase to make for a memorable night on the dance floor.

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Listen to Plant People: An NYBG Podcast

Season 2 Is Here!
New Episodes Every Other Monday

Featuring NYBG’s CEO & President, Jennifer Bernstein, Plant People brings together scientists, gardeners, authors, activists, and experts in a wide variety of subjects to share the ways plants impact our lives. Get closer to the natural world with us, and learn how we rely on plants to thrive as people. Together, we’re discovering what we can do in ways big and small to return the favor.

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Follow the Spring Bloom

Check out our new bloom trackers

The flowers of spring are on the move, and each day reveals new beauty across our 250 acres. Keep up with the progress of your favorite collections using our all-new bloom trackers to plan your next visit!

A cloud of pink flowers blooms on a tree in the foreground, with a conservatory dome under a blue sky in the background

Earth Month Celebration

Throughout April

Celebrate Earth Month with NYBG and learn to better care for our shared environment now and all year round. Discover how our scientists are advancing research on plants, from the molecular level to a global scale, to protect and restore the natural world.

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Become a Member

Support the City's Most Beautiful Escape

Members get more of what makes NYBG great! While you support the Garden's good works, you can visit all year round, as many times as you’d like, with free admission and exclusive benefits.

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NYBG Shop

Bring the Garden into Your Home!

Check out NYBG Shop’s curated selection of stunning live orchids during The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, and peruse NYBG apparel, home decor, gardening tools, and perfect gifts. All purchases support our work in science, horticulture, and education.

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Register Now for Spring Classes

Discover Your Passion

Make this the time you pursue a new passion, hobby, or career! NYBG's Continuing Education offerings cover everything from gardening, landscape design, and floral design to hands-on craft workshops and more—with online, on-site, and blended programs available.

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Explore Children’s Education

Drop-In and Registered Programs Available

Kids grow their love of nature at NYBG! From camps that get them outside to explore the wonders of the plant world, to drop-in activities harvesting veggies and planting seedlings, young botanists get their start here.

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WHAT’S ON

7–10 p.m.
Red and white orchids shine in the sun under the colorful glass panes of a conservatory dome
Featured Event

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory
Featured Event

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Ross Hall
2 to 4 p.m. | Watson Education Building
An arrangement of scissors, knives, and floral elements laid out on a table

Throughout the Garden
Photo of flowering cherries

Various Times | At the Garden
A child wearing a blue shirt and red shorts using a red watering can to tend to crops in planters

10 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
A group of children play make-believe tea party in a sunny outdoor playspace

12–4 p.m. | Haupt Conservatory
Photo of staff working with orchids

12–4 p.m. | At the Garden
A vanilla orchid.

2–5 p.m. | NYBG Shop
a hand holding a jar of water to water a pink orchid in a pot

On-site & Online
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Various Times | At the Garden
Two people stand in a grassy field, enjoying the view of pink cherry blossoms and white and yellow daffodils surrounding them

Various Times | At the Garden
A large branching tree sits among lush greenery

At the Garden & Online
Students learning in the Conservatory

Ongoing | At the Garden
A person holds up a phone in front of a winter scene, showing an app with "NYBG" at the top

Ongoing | Online
Azalea garden in the winter with a pop of colorful yellow witch hazel

Ongoing | Online
2 adults and 3 children making crafts in Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Ongoing | Online
A potted houseplant.

Ongoing | Online
A herbarium specimen of a sunflower.

Ongoing | At the Garden
a pathway in the forest with leaves on the path

Ongoing | Online
Image of a white snakeroot flower

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory
Featured Event

Throughout the Garden
Photo of flowering cherries

Various Times | At the Garden
A child wearing a blue shirt and red shorts using a red watering can to tend to crops in planters

10 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
A group of children play make-believe tea party in a sunny outdoor playspace

12–4 p.m. | At the Garden
A vanilla orchid.

2–5 p.m. | NYBG Shop
a hand holding a jar of water to water a pink orchid in a pot

On-site & Online
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Various Times | At the Garden
A bridge cutting through a lush forest

1 to 3:30 p.m. | Ross Hall
A painting of deep sea life and coral in purples, whites, blues, and greens

At the Garden & Online
Students learning in the Conservatory

Ongoing | At the Garden
A person holds up a phone in front of a winter scene, showing an app with "NYBG" at the top

Ongoing | Online
Azalea garden in the winter with a pop of colorful yellow witch hazel

Ongoing | Online
2 adults and 3 children making crafts in Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Ongoing | Online
A potted houseplant.

Ongoing | Online
A herbarium specimen of a sunflower.

Ongoing | At the Garden
a pathway in the forest with leaves on the path

Ongoing | Online
Image of a white snakeroot flower

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory
Featured Event

Throughout the Garden
Photo of flowering cherries

10 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
A group of children play make-believe tea party in a sunny outdoor playspace

On-site & Online
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At the Garden & Online
Students learning in the Conservatory

Ongoing | At the Garden
A person holds up a phone in front of a winter scene, showing an app with "NYBG" at the top

Ongoing | Online
Azalea garden in the winter with a pop of colorful yellow witch hazel

Ongoing | Online
2 adults and 3 children making crafts in Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Ongoing | Online
A potted houseplant.

Ongoing | Online
A herbarium specimen of a sunflower.

Ongoing | At the Garden
a pathway in the forest with leaves on the path

Ongoing | Online
Image of a white snakeroot flower

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory
Featured Event

Throughout the Garden
Photo of flowering cherries

Various Times | At the Garden
A child wearing a blue shirt and red shorts using a red watering can to tend to crops in planters

10 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
A group of children play make-believe tea party in a sunny outdoor playspace

On-site & Online
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Various Times | At the Garden
A tall tree branch surrounded by yellowing needles is lit by the sun from behind

Various Times | At the Garden
The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism mco dsc08299 web

At the Garden & Online
Students learning in the Conservatory

Ongoing | At the Garden
A person holds up a phone in front of a winter scene, showing an app with "NYBG" at the top

Ongoing | Online
Azalea garden in the winter with a pop of colorful yellow witch hazel

Ongoing | Online
2 adults and 3 children making crafts in Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Ongoing | Online
A potted houseplant.

Ongoing | Online
A herbarium specimen of a sunflower.

Ongoing | At the Garden
a pathway in the forest with leaves on the path

Ongoing | Online
Image of a white snakeroot flower

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory
Featured Event

Throughout the Garden
Photo of flowering cherries

Various Times | At the Garden
A child wearing a blue shirt and red shorts using a red watering can to tend to crops in planters

Various Times | At the Garden
Photo: Oak Collection Tour

10 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
A group of children play make-believe tea party in a sunny outdoor playspace

2–5 p.m. | NYBG Shop
a hand holding a jar of water to water a pink orchid in a pot

On-site & Online
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Various Times | At the Garden
A collection of bright pink flowers blooming in the sunlight

At the Garden & Online
Students learning in the Conservatory

Ongoing | At the Garden
A person holds up a phone in front of a winter scene, showing an app with "NYBG" at the top

Ongoing | Online
Azalea garden in the winter with a pop of colorful yellow witch hazel

Ongoing | Online
2 adults and 3 children making crafts in Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Ongoing | Online
A potted houseplant.

Ongoing | Online
A herbarium specimen of a sunflower.

Ongoing | At the Garden
a pathway in the forest with leaves on the path

Ongoing | Online
Image of a white snakeroot flower

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory
Featured Event

Throughout the Garden
Photo of flowering cherries

Various Times | At the Garden
A child wearing a blue shirt and red shorts using a red watering can to tend to crops in planters

Various Times | At the Garden
A view of the bronx river in the summer time.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
A group of children play make-believe tea party in a sunny outdoor playspace

Various Times | At the Garden
A group of people enjoy a tour through a bright green forest

On-site & Online
mco dsc04882 1.1

At the Garden & Online
Students learning in the Conservatory

Ongoing | At the Garden
A person holds up a phone in front of a winter scene, showing an app with "NYBG" at the top

Ongoing | Online
Azalea garden in the winter with a pop of colorful yellow witch hazel

Ongoing | Online
2 adults and 3 children making crafts in Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Ongoing | Online
A potted houseplant.

Ongoing | Online
A herbarium specimen of a sunflower.

Ongoing | At the Garden
a pathway in the forest with leaves on the path

Ongoing | Online
Image of a white snakeroot flower

7–10 p.m.
Red and white orchids shine in the sun under the colorful glass panes of a conservatory dome
Featured Event

Pink and purple walls adorned with orchids in conservatory
Featured Event

Throughout the Garden
Photo of flowering cherries

Various Times | At the Garden
A child wearing a blue shirt and red shorts using a red watering can to tend to crops in planters

10 a.m.–5 p.m. | At the Garden
A group of children play make-believe tea party in a sunny outdoor playspace

On-site & Online
mco dsc04882 1.1

Various Times | At the Garden
Photo of the Thain Family Forest trails

Various Times | At the Garden
A sunny gravel path winds through plantings of rich green foliage and yellow flowers

At the Garden & Online
Students learning in the Conservatory

Ongoing | At the Garden
A person holds up a phone in front of a winter scene, showing an app with "NYBG" at the top

Ongoing | Online
Azalea garden in the winter with a pop of colorful yellow witch hazel

Ongoing | Online
2 adults and 3 children making crafts in Everett Children's Adventure Garden

Ongoing | Online
A potted houseplant.

Ongoing | Online
A herbarium specimen of a sunflower.

Ongoing | At the Garden
a pathway in the forest with leaves on the path

Ongoing | Online
Image of a white snakeroot flower

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About NYBG

The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, a center for learning, and a plant science leader in the Bronx.

Location

2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, New York 10458

Hours

Today’s Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday – Sunday; and select Monday holidays

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