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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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Ranked #6 for exhibits in Brooklyn
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group
"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)
"free admission and guest passes"(13 Tips)

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amNewYorkOctober 3, 2011
It is home to 12,000 different species of plants. It’s one of the most lively and beautiful places in the borough — even in the winter. There are guided tours, as well as free admission on weekdays.
Christen DuongAugust 27, 2011
Make a Saturday of it: check out the Grand Army Plaza greenmarket, take a stroll around the botanic garden, then laze around in Prospect Park.
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.
Leigh Anne ZinsmeisterApril 23, 2015
Beautiful place to wander and forget you're in the city it a bit.
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.
Noah MAugust 26, 2011
Been here 50+ times
No toys or bikes, obviously. Observe the Children's Garden and enter the Discovery Garden in the summer, get shelter from the winter in the conservatory with the bonsais, desert plants, etc..
AnissaMay 4, 2015
Check their website for the bloom schedule! Highlight of the year is Sakura Matsui cherry blossoms!
Mikey NeffAugust 1, 2015
Gorgeous place to walk around in. They also have awesome classes for kids where they learn about gardening!
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
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!
Susan S.April 17, 2016
Beautiful gardens! Great variety of tulips in early springtime.
Ricardo Daniel LOJune 2, 2017
It's a great place. Wished I could see the cherry blossoms. The Japanese garden is awesome. There's a path with celebrities plates.
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!
The Ritz-CarltonApril 7, 2017
For a beautiful and unique experience this cherry blossom season - visit the Sakura Matsuri Cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanical gardens.
Jeff KlainbergMarch 21, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Membership is well worth it. Pays for itself and you get discounts in the shop and member only access in some evenings in the Summer.
CompassMay 20, 2014
Members and guests revel in a maze of reflecting pools and winding walking trails, public gardening classes, and scenic event spaces that are open to all.
Freda JackmanOctober 24, 2010
Ghouls & Gourds : Grab your costume and head on over to Brooklyn Botanic Garden for an enchanting afternoon of farm-themed Halloween fun! Boogie down to the tunes of your favorite family-friendly art
Onur Kenneth YumurtaciJune 24, 2016
A beautiful place to spend a day. Calling ahead to find out what's in bloom may be a good idea.
Ronald WidhaApril 26, 2017
Spring (around April) is the best time of the year to enjoy cherry blossom. Sakura Matsuri is the cherry on top (excuse the pun).
Mary Elise ChavezApril 15, 2012
Cherry blossoms hit their peak around Apr 12-15th, pack a picnic and sit under them for a magical experience. Bring your cam, lots of stunning tulips, blue bells, lavender & rhododendrons!
Ilya BaevMay 5, 2015
Sakura garden is a must in a spring time. Don't forget that Tuesdays are free and you can use staff and group entrance to save time
Georgia LuddeckeMay 1, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Go to the cherry blossom festival in the spring, but be sure to get there early! It's a mob scene after noon.
Gabriel HayesSeptember 17, 2014
Great value for a membership. Members-only after hours in the summer and great events included in addition to free admission and guest passes
Gabriel HayesAugust 9, 2015
On a summer day, find some shade under a tree and read a good book. Relaxation at its finest.
MarthaMay 4, 2015
beautiful gardens. the Sakura fest is intensely crowded, so go when it first opens during that time.
Mariana PantalenaJune 2, 2015
Loved to visit! The cherry blossom was breath taking!i'll never miss it again.
Marc MayerJune 21, 2015
You can genuinely relax here. Read a book, watch some koi, pretend you're a dinosaur scientist hunting for DNA.
Angelina ZeppieriMay 15, 2015
not allowed to picnic anywhere in the park! only water is allowed inside. but, nice gardens and beautiful cherry blossom show.
Benjamin BenApril 30, 2013
The Garden has more than 200 cherry trees of forty-two Asian species and cultivated varieties, making it one of the foremost cherry-viewing sites outside of Japan.
Pedro GuedesSeptember 13, 2014
Beautiful place to visit in warm weather. Free admission on Tuesdays but that doesn't mean it's going to be crowded, trust me!
Time Out New YorkSeptember 13, 2010
Take in the beautiful foliage and treat yourself to ice cream at the café; in winter when it's too cold to stroll, visit the climate-controlled Steinhardt Conservatory.
Megan GilbrideMay 11, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Gorgeous way to spend the day in Brooklyn, if the weather turn you can hop over to the museum next door.
Melissa LonsdaleOctober 22, 2015
Great events. Definitely check out the Chili Pepper Festival next time it happens.
Chad RancourtJune 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Definitely come for the cherry blossoms, but also come other times. The crowds are quieter and the gardens are just as beautiful.
USA TODAYNovember 22, 2010
A sanctuary in the middle of the nation's largest urban area. Make sure to check out Bluebell Wood, where 45,000 of the flowers bloom in a forest setting. Read more
Rebecca MazzaMarch 30, 2016
So beautiful in the spring. Go before noon on Saturday and it's free
Natalie VMay 19, 2016
Really lovely during the spring, great for an afternoon outdoors.
RazorfishSeptember 20, 2011
A cheap and romantic way to spend a lazy warm afternoon. And the gardens are beautiful, peaceful, aromatic, and refreshing.
Swift SwiftAugust 2, 2015
Great spot to walk around and explore. Took about 2 hours to cover the whole thing. Thought it would be free, but they actually charge you to get in.
WEI WEIApril 30, 2016
Been here 25+ times
If you come for the sakura festival, remember it's a people-watching event
Heather PopilAugust 9, 2014
The rose garden was quaint and must be so lovely in the spring. (Mostly cause they're all dead by summer). Tuesdays are free
Anthony PopeoJune 17, 2017
Free before noon on Saturdays!!
Gabriel HayesMay 2, 2016
Follow the progress of the Cherry Blossom Blooms at: http://www.bbg.org/collections/cherries
Thompson HotelsMay 24, 2011
Our concierge Judson at Gild Hall recommends coming here during Spring to see the cherry blossoms in bloom. You'll swear you're in Tokyo.
Brooklyn Botanic GardenJune 22, 2012
This month, the Garden is NYC & Company's Culture Spot! That means one more week to take advantage of 2-for-1 admission when you download the coupon at nycgo.com/culturespot. Read more
Yolanda ShoshanaJuly 12, 2011
Seriously one of my favorite places in the city! Great place to walk around and clear your mind. There is free admission from 10-12 on Saturdays! Stop and smell the roses!
Ryan Scott TandyJune 27, 2015
Cherry blossoms in the spring are pure magic.
@sloaneAugust 21, 2010
Don't miss the native flora garden near the entrance. It's the oldest part of the whole gardens and a great semi-hidden spot.
Sara 🌈⚔🍾April 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Amazing gardens and green houses. Try to see Sakura Matsuri!
Lindsey CohenMay 19, 2014
So pretty but so crowded. That closure of the second entrance is a real drag. Cafe is under construction so eating was not doable for us. But well worth a visit anyway!

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