New York Botanical Garden: All-Garden Pass & Tram Tour

Flower Power show, 60s art, tram rides & lush NYBG grounds

You’ll wander vibrant gardens at NYBG, ride the tram past lush collections, and step inside the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s tropical warmth. Kids can explore adventure gardens while you pause over 1960s art and photography. There’s space here for quiet moments or laughter with friends. Every corner feels like a small escape from city pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore New York Botanical Garden

• Enter Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
• Take Tram Tour around garden
• Visit Everett Children’s Adventure Garden
• Explore outdoor gardens and collections
• View 1960s photography and visual art
• Enjoy Flower Power themed flower show
• Experience outdoor flower installations

The experience

First thing I noticed stepping into the New York Botanical Garden was this soft, earthy smell: like rain on stone and something green I can’t quite name. We’d barely made it past the gate when a volunteer smiled and handed us a map (I never use those right away but always end up needing them). The Flower Power show was already buzzing: bright colors everywhere, people stopping to point at these wild arrangements that honestly looked like they’d been plucked from an old album cover. It felt like everyone was just a little lighter here, maybe because nobody’s rushing for once in New York.

We hopped on the tram next (included with the all-garden pass), which trundled slowly through the grounds. Our driver, a guy named Marcus, had this way of telling stories about the different gardens that made you want to look closer. He pointed out the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s glass dome shining through some clouds (“That’s our spaceship,” he joked). Inside, it was humid and smelled faintly sweet: like orange blossoms and wet leaves sticking to my shoes. There were families with strollers everywhere, kids tugging at parents’ sleeves to see what’s around each corner.

I wandered off for a bit near the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden: somewhere between giant sunflowers and a patch of wild grass where two teenagers were sketching quietly. The 1960s art exhibit had these old photos that made me think about how flowers meant hope back then (still do, probably). I tried saying one of the plant names in Latin. Li laughed when I butchered it. You don’t have to know anything about botany to feel like you belong here. Honestly, I still think about that burst of color under gray sky: how peaceful it felt for a place so close to city noise.

What’s included

Your day includes daytime entry to all outdoor gardens and collections across 250 acres, access to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s glasshouse displays, a narrated tram tour through NYBG grounds, plus time in family-friendly spaces like Everett Children’s Adventure Garden: all easily reached by public transit or car.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The New York Botanical Garden

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

Is tram tour included with the New York Botanical Garden all-garden pass?

Yes, daytime access to the tram tour is included with your pass.

Are strollers allowed at NYBG?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in prams or strollers throughout the garden.

Is NYBG wheelchair accessible?

The garden grounds and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

What does the all-garden pass include?

You get access to outdoor gardens and collections, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, and tram tour.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed at NYBG.

How do I get to NYBG by public transport?

There are public transportation options available nearby for easy access.