Brooklyn Botanical Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden    

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of North America's premier public gardens.

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Jan 6, 2025
I decided to see the annual Light Show at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden this year on the last day of the event. Everyone else must have thought the same because it was really crowded and very cold at… Full review by Justin W
Jan 2, 2025
My husband and I booked ahead of time to attend an evening slot for Lightscape at BBG We were very cold by the time we arrived as we walked from Dumbo - popping in to shops on the way there. It w… Full review by misspeachykeen
Nov 14, 2024
Large venue Can be a host of all types of events Weddings corp meetings Has a nice selection of options during all seasons Bring kids for a day visit Full review by Alex L
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Conveniently located just a short distance from the Brooklyn Museum, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) serves as both a vital green sa…
gpsmycity.com
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) is a botanical garden in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. Located near the Prospect Heights, Cro…
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Everything you need to know about visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225).Those searching for a lit…
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This small but beautiful botanic garden features a Japanese garden, as well as the Cranford Rose Garden, herb garden, the Children's Ga…
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Facts

Opened:May 13, 1911
Located:990 Washington Avenue, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York 11225
Annual visitors:800,000 (2015)

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I am planning on attending this event. I am coming from Stamford, CT. What is the easiest / suggested way to get …
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I am planning on attending this event. I am coming from Stamford, CT. What is the easiest / suggested way to get from Grand Central Station in Manhattan to the BBG Lightscape location ?
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is the botanic area and the area around the botanic garden safe?
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The area around the park is very safe. I would not want to be walking around any area of Brooklyn after 11:00pm but during the morning, day and early evening it is very safe and the …
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The area around the park is very safe. I would not want to be walking around any area of Brooklyn after 11:00pm but during the morning, day and early evening it is very safe and the area is very busy because of both the gardens and the Brooklyn Museum. Add Prospect Park too this time of year and there are people all over so you should be fine. Check out the nice restaurants down Washington Avenue too. You have some great choices.
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Hello, I just had a quick question about tickets/reservations: I recently got a membership pass from a local museum to …
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Hello, I just had a quick question about tickets/reservations: I recently got a membership pass from a local museum to visit the garden, but I went onto the BBG website and it said that I needed to purchase tickets and make a reservation to visit the garden? I'm just a tad confused on how I should proceed, and wondered if anyone else has been in this situation, and how you handled it.
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We are specifically members of the gardens and just had to select the day, time and entrance (there are 4 entrances) and if available we just went at that time straight in. I don't know …
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We are specifically members of the gardens and just had to select the day, time and entrance (there are 4 entrances) and if available we just went at that time straight in. I don't know how being a member of the local museum works. They do share the same parking lot BTW the museum and the gardens. We do not purchase tickets just download them from the site as members. Your invite is just that. You maybe responsible for tickets cost not being a direct member of the gardens. I would call the gardens and inquire.
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If anyone has gone recently, kindly tell me if it makes a difference as to which entrance you use. I'm driving so it …
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If anyone has gone recently, kindly tell me if it makes a difference as to which entrance you use. I'm driving so it doesn't really matter which is closest to subway :) Thanks!
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There is no difference in the three entrances to the Gardens. It just depends on what direction you are coming in. When you order the tickets online for what time you will be coming to …
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There is no difference in the three entrances to the Gardens. It just depends on what direction you are coming in. When you order the tickets online for what time you will be coming to the park, they will assign the time with the entrance you will be coming in on.
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Answer by Justin W · Jun 4, 2021
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Frequently asked questions

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If I download my digital card, do I still need a member ticket to enter the Garden?
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Members need a ticket to enter the Garden. While advance tickets are not required, we do encourage members to reserve free member tickets for quicker entry. Display your...
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The best time to visit the BBG is late April when the annual cherry blossom festival gets underway
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The best time of year to visit is spring, when the gardens' many cherry trees are in bloom
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Students come with your valid id cards, if you want to avail of a discount
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No smoking is allowed in the garden
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There are multiple entrances, and a variety of free garden tours are available with admission; check the website for seasonal details
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The best times to visit are late april or early may
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Don't miss the sakura matsuri festival in the spring
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Come on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds at this family-friendly outdoor spot
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Admission is free till noon on saturdays, except on special event weekends
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All visitors are encouraged to rub the fragrant or pleasingly textured leaves of the plants between their fingers
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The garden hosts wedding ceremonies in the weekend mornings, before the it opens to the public
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The garden is open year-round and has plants for each season
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The museum is closed on monday
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The free transfer between the eastern parkway and franklin avenue shuttle platforms
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Remarkable rose gardens (june) are in full bloom
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Open every single day, so you've got the freedom to plan a visit around
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The easiest way to reach the garden from manhattan is via the 2 or 3 train to the eastern parkway-brooklyn
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Children younger than 12 may explore the garden for free
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There are plenty of options when it comes to finding places serving quick bites like Delis, Diners, Fast Food, Pizza, Burgers, and Food Trucks
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-go roller skating (or ice skating) at lakeside at prospect park
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Find out whether the brooklyn botanic garden has halal food and prayer places
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You can also see Shakespeare Garden, Magnolia Plaza, Lily Pool Terrace, Steinhardt Conservatory, Cranford Rose Garden
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