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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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Ranked #5 for exhibits in Brooklyn
Go here. Experience the gardens. It's worth it.
"Possibly best when the tulips & cherry blossoms are in bloom."(25 Tips)
"Sakura Matsuri two-day cherry blossom festival"(13 Tips)
"Sakura Matsuri Cherry blossom festival"(7 Tips)
"Enjoy free admission Tuesday-Friday, now thru Feb 28!"(13 Tips)

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Brooklyn Botanic GardenJanuary 30, 2017
Winter weekdays are FREE, Tue-Fri through the end of February.
goopAugust 5, 2014
From the Japanese Tea Garden to the Lily-Pad exhibit, the Rose Garden and places to stop for a snack and a drink throughout, this is a great place to stroll or spend a day with the kids. Read more
Blake OlmsteadMay 12, 2016
Been here 5+ times
For it's size, this botanic garden packs in a punch. Week-to-week, day-to-day, there's always something new to see. Regular trips here are the perfect way to measure seasons.
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Gabriel HayesMay 2, 2016
The Sakura Matsuri festival is an annual celebration for the Cherry Blossoms. Such a fun experience that is definitely worth attending.
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Onion ThingsApril 28, 2017
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has an impressive collection of plants, rocks and cherry blossoms trees. A great way to spend a day in a zen and peaceful atmosphere.
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Brooklyn Botanic GardenNovember 8, 2016
Please note that picnics and blankets are not permitted. We noticed that this tip appears first and want to avoid disappointment! The onsite Yellow Magnolia Cafe offers a delicious seasonal menu.
Rally by EventbriteOctober 20, 2016
Fall is one of the best times to visit the Garden, when temperatures warrant flannels, picnic blankets, and flasks of wine. Take in the yellow and orange scenery with your other half or friends. Read more
Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
One of the benefits of having membership is being able to come whenever without having to pay admission. There is no better place to sit and relax on a beautiful day.
Zoe LouisApril 27, 2016
Loved the gardens they were lovely the cherry blossom walk was beautiful and so we're all of the tulips! I would recommend checking this place out they also offer a discount if you have a student ID
BuzzFeedAugust 23, 2016
There are several different specialty gardens that have distinct designs that emulate different areas from around the world that will give your workout the variety it needs! Read more
Time Out New YorkOctober 31, 2011
The best place to find your inner Zen boasts relaxed, peaceful grounds. Claim a spot near the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, surrounded by Japanese myrtle and cypress trees, and bliss out. Read more
Landmarks Preservation CommissionMarch 13, 2013
The Laboratory Admin. Building in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden was designed by McKim, Mead & White, modeled after small churches in the Lombardy region of Italy. We designated it a landmark in 2007.
ZenFoodsterJune 4, 2015
Best during Sakura fest (only ~April-May)..most beautiful cherry blossoms ever seen but gone in a flash! For daily blooms status, check out "Cherry Watch": http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/map.html
Nas BenaliMay 13, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Come here during the cherry blossom season (April) or the rose-blooming season (May-June) -- Beautiful! Check out their website before you olan your trip to see how much is blooming.
Blake OlmsteadNovember 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Small enough to tackle the entirety of the grounds in a day, but diverse enough to focus as much time in any single section. Member's picnic nights can't be beat.
Justin OrdovezaJanuary 11, 2017
Been here 5+ times
During the winter, weekdays are free to enter. Some of the exhibits may be closed because of the snow.
Grace HarrisOctober 14, 2014
Love this place! I adore the rose garden. Fewer blooms in October (obviously) but they were all stunning. Looking forward to the renovation completion.
Hannah ParvazApril 23, 2017
100% recommended. Free entry on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings. Check out the 800+ year old bonsai as well as the smelling garden.
Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
The Japanese cherry arbor turns into a breathtaking cloud of pink every spring, and the Sakura Matsuri two-day cherry blossom festival is the largest public-garden event in America. Read more
Richard RevillaSeptember 16, 2014
Cherry Blossom season is a great time to come as the park lights up in beautiful colors. Crowds can be enormous at that time. Visit the Brooklyn Museum across the lot.
Jenny CrowleyJuly 30, 2016
Lovely place to spend a Sunday afternoon, although some of the exhibits were closed. And you are only allowed to sit in the grass in certain areas. #youhavebeenwarned
B ChuMay 13, 2013
Just missed the Cherry Blossom Fest this year, but still worth going. Garden maintained well, heavy Jap influence and interesting exhibits @Bonsai Museum. Avoid going on weekends
G WongMarch 22, 2012
Beautiful collections of plants and landscapes. Come in the spring for the annual Cherry Blossom festival! Be aware that bloom dates have been varying over the past few years because of early blooms.
Denise CozierApril 28, 2015
Visited for the cherry blossom festival and even though it was crowded, I fell in love with the garden. It's really beautiful and worth visiting again and again
Chris MolanphyApril 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Esplanade's only place in BBG where lawn-sitting is allowed. The Sakura Matsuri festival every May is good fun, but if you want to avoid crowds and see the trees in bloom, come a week or two earlier.
Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015
On Tuesdays, Saturdays (from 10 am to 12 pm), and additional select dates and times throughout the year, admission is free of charge for visitors wishing to explore the various gardens and exhibits.
Raluca MuresanNovember 2, 2013
Spending a beautiful fall day here is one of the best experiences in Brooklyn! The foliage was breathing, the smell of roses, grass and rain was refreshing and the whole atmosphere is relaxing!
Lisa LNovember 12, 2015
A peaceful place to spend a weekend afternoon. Bring your student ID for reduced admission!
Lauren DellaquilaSeptember 1, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Free entry before 10am on Saturdays and Tuesdays! The gift shop is definitely worth a visit. There are a ton of adorable exhibits and events for kids🌲🌱🌷🌼🍄🌲
JasonMay 2, 2015
Watch out for green peace "recruiters". Otherwise, a lovely place full of people posing in front of every flowering tree. Check out the cool names on the flowers off the sides!
raymondweilSeptember 15, 2011
This botanical garden has 13 themed gardens, including a cherry esplanade! No concrete jungle here, only beautiful blooms swaying in the breeze. Be independent, and admire these natural works of art.
Tinashe DhliwayoMay 25, 2015
Can get really busy but the roses and cherry blossoms are worth seeing when they're in season and it's a cute date spot.
Marie La RueApril 28, 2019
500 year old bonsaï. Super cool greenhouses with various ecosystems. Sensory garden for the blind. So many things to discover!
Friederike WildNovember 22, 2014
Free admission on Winter Weekdays (November–February). Walk around the park and once you feel cold you can warm up in the tropical greenhouses with palm trees and more.
Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
The Japanese Hill and Pond garden is super tranquil. A lovely place to sit on a spring or summer day.
remington longstrethApril 12, 2014
The cherry blossom festival is a must-see. But any time of year this is a great escape from city life and a great place to take visitors who are convinced we have NO nature in nyc.
PureWowJune 2, 2016
August 13th: Learn how absinthe is made (and, of course, sample some) at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Herbal Spirits Tour. Read more
Dhruv SahniMay 4, 2019
The indoor exhibits such as the Bonsai, Desert and Tropical gardens are amazing! They all close 30 minutes before the entire park closes, so plan accordingly!
Design*SpongeMarch 27, 2011
The cherry blossom festival is a must-see. But any time of year this is a great escape from city life and a great place to take visitors who are convinced we have NO nature in nyc.
Clara WuJuly 6, 2015
grab a book and a friend. sit out on the lawn and spend the day here. it really closes at 5:30 (it says 6, but they'll kick you out before then) so keep that in mind before you pay admission at 4:30.
YoplaitAugust 28, 2011
There’s always something in bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens! Our favorite spot is the Cranford Rose Garden with roses of every shape and size, in a dazzling array of beautiful colors.
New York HabitatOctober 21, 2011
In Prospect Park, this is just a magical place to relax and stroll through the many gardens. It is as beautiful in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom as it is in the fall.
Alex PyatetskyNovember 22, 2015
Lovely. Surrounding neighborhood of prospect park is a gem too. Not too big, but very very nice.
Mikey NeffAugust 1, 2015
Gorgeous place to walk around in. They also have awesome classes for kids where they learn about gardening!
sMarch 23, 2019
vast collection of all kinds of plants from various ecosystems, you can see plants native to deserts, tropical rainforests, etc. flowers and all that. amazing place
Madm FiaApril 26, 2015
Beautiful place but I really would recommend not going during a big event. It can get so packed with ppl you lose the point of the experience.
Emily K.May 13, 2015
The lines for the cherry blossom festival are insanely long. Pro tip: buy the tickets online, then skip the lines.
P-LO LouisSeptember 15, 2013
I haven't been here since the 90s and I live not too far from here-shame on me! This is a beautiful place where you want to escape your usual settings and the not so green grass side lol
MetroFocusJanuary 18, 2012
A landscape architect designed the walking paths in the Japanese Garden with winter in mind, according to Spevack. Escape here to beat your winter blues, check out other suggestions on MetroFocus. Read more
Gabriela GrossmannMay 7, 2015
Amazing! The flowers were beautiful and varied, they have every color

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