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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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Ranked #6 for exhibits in Brooklyn
This botanical garden is famous for their flowers. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Adreanna AlleyneJuly 5, 2010
Flowers and Shrubbery here make excellent foto ops.... Bring your kids and the camera and make the best of it.
ClaireOctober 4, 2015
Don't think twice, just go.
Rodrigo ArtaviaSeptember 28, 2014
Perfect for photos
Phoenix 💥💥💥January 21, 2015
Love this place!!!
Tosh FurimskyMarch 29, 2012
Big, colorful koi in the pond, look down!
John DolanApril 12, 2011
Free entry on Tuesdays if you arrive between 10 and 12 ... what a wonderful place to visit!
Phoenix 💥💥💥September 10, 2014
A real gem in the midst of the city
Ryan MeehanJune 2, 2013
Visit the gardens and then walk through beautiful Prospect Park.
Kelsey✨September 1, 2019
Free on Fridays before noon!
Lewis Speaks-TannerJuly 27, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Wednesdays in the summer are member nights to enjoy the park
RaphaelJuly 14, 2015
Free every Tuesday
Kitty MulleeJune 6, 2015
Serene atmosphere
Mike BloombergMay 18, 2012
On 5/16/12, I was here to open a new visitor center at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Retta Ritchie-HolbrookOctober 17, 2011
Great park with so many areas for escape. Read more
B ChuMay 20, 2013
Get $5 tix for student. Great on a sunny day
KaryMay 30, 2015
The desert greenhouse 🌵
CompassAugust 12, 2013
Reflecting pools, gardening tutorials, and winding walking trails.
Jay SApril 15, 2017
Free admission on Tuesdays
Nick BurtoMay 13, 2012
They don't allow picnic blankets on the grass!
Niki BuJuly 14, 2016
Cherry blosoms n tulips
Simcha LeventalApril 21, 2013
Love this place! Check out the cherry blossoms.
Brooklyn Botanic GardenJanuary 13, 2014
Winter weekdays are FREE. Enjoy free admission Tuesday-Friday, now thru Feb 28!
Melissa KiwiJuly 9, 2012
Breathtaking atmosphere. Can't wait to go back 
E HersheyJune 12, 2012
Iced Tea and Iced Gorilla coffee at the cafe are both awesome.
Bay BrownMay 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Make sure u c the peonies planted in honor of 9/11
funky flavorSeptember 1, 2014
Sakurai matsuri !
Luke HaseloffMarch 24, 2012
Magnolias and cherry blossoms are out early and simultaneously in March 2012!
LaraApril 18, 2013
Go when the cherries are in bloom!
AllisonJuly 9, 2015
Beautiful but pricy for an event!
Michelle BuiceMarch 25, 2018
Went here often with family as a kid.
Akio TsuchiyaJanuary 16, 2016
The greenhouse
Yera HaJuly 10, 2014
Who says NYC's a concrete jungle?
TraciApril 7, 2010
Get there as soon as it opens to avoid crowds! The quiche/salad combo is a great start to your day.
Vixen 5September 14, 2011
Great wedding venue. The service is top notch
Jeff HuOctober 15, 2011
At Steinhardt Conservatory (30) lower floor, you can find clean rest rooms!
Eric SpearApril 30, 2010
This weekend is the Cherry Blossom Festival. I know a girl whose doing a samarai show here. Awesome...
Samantha MushnickNovember 17, 2013
So beautiful.
ShellyApril 7, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Spring awakening heaven!!
Audrey LoMay 27, 2013
Free on Tuesdays!
Hongchang WuJuly 28, 2012
Free admission before noon on Saturday mornings.
Ruby RawrrJuly 19, 2012
Best place to relax.
Shira GhertnerAugust 27, 2013
Come on Thuesdays. it's free!
Emma PelznerDecember 14, 2013
Free on Saturdays before noon
Noah MFebruary 19, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Greenhouse = great toddler adventures in winter!
Matthew MApril 9, 2013
Free admission on Tuesdays
Rick ReillyNovember 8, 2017
Took a nap in the cherry blossom garden✌🏻
Eyana CarballoJune 8, 2013
Free on Saturdays before noon! xx
Lauren GoodwinApril 25, 2010
If you present any sort of valid student ID admission is half the price of an adult ticket. Read more
Cindy TApril 1, 2010
The cafe at Brooklyn Botanic Garden serves Brooklyn Lager. Aww, yeah!
Eugenie HarrisonOctober 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The only bathroom with a changing table is in the conservatory in the basement. Strollers are not allowed in, so if you have two infants good luck! Not baby friendly!

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