Directions
Take the Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station. Walk across Kazimiroff Blvd. to the garden's Mosholu Gate entrance. By Subway: B, D, 4 train to Bedford Park Blvd. Station. From the station exit, take the Bx 26 bus east to the garden's Mosholu Gate entrance; or walk eight blocks down the hill on Bedford Park Blvd. to the end (approximately 20 minutes). Turn left onto Kazimiroff Blvd. and walk one block to Mosholu Gate entrance.
Ex Libris
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- $20Adults
- $8Children
- $18Seniors
- $18Students
- FreeMembers
The Mertz Library, a repository of botanical and horticultural literature, houses a treasury of published and archival documents that trace the development of botany and horticulture from the 12th century to the present day. Drawing from this collection, the exhibition highlights some rarely seen items, 80 percent of which have never before been exhibited.

A Season in Poetry: Sarah Arvio, Peter Covino and Adam ...
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Celebrate the season with renowned poets Sarah Arvio, Peter Covino and Adam Kirsch, who will read classic favorites as ...
Manolo Valdes: Monumental Sculpture
Sat, Sep 22, 2012 - Sun, May 26, 2013
Drawing inspiration from the natural landscape of the Botanical Garden, seven towering sculptures by acclaimed Spanish artist Manolo ...
Bird Walks at the New York Botanical Garden
Sat, Sep 01, 2012 - Sat, Jun 22, 2013
The diverse habitats of the Botanical Garden offer visitors a chance to see dozens of species of birds ...
The Native Forest
Ongoing
Expert led tours of the Garden’s old growth forest help visitors discover what “New Amsterdam” originally looked like ...
Home Gardening Demonstrations
Ongoing
Gardener for Public Education Sonia Uyterhoeven leads this workshop on the basics of gardening and gives hands-on advice ...
Wild Medicine: Healing Plants Around the World, Featuring The Italian ...
Sat, May 18, 2013 - Sun, Sep 08, 2013
Discover how cultures around the world rely on plants for everything from medicine to cosmetics. Embark on a ...
Bird Walks
Ongoing
Every Saturday, visitors can see the birds of autumn firsthand in these free drop-in tours starting at the ...
