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title: "Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 52 Acres of Living Art"
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# Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 52 Acres of Living Art

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Summer at Brooklyn Botanic Garden Plan Your Visit  › Classes for Adults Register Now  › Explore the Garden with Kids Spring Family Programs  › The Eastern Parkway entrance and Osborne Garden are temporarily closed for necessary restoration work. Please enter at 990 Washington Avenue or 455 Flatbush Avenue. Early Closing: The Garden closes at 4 p.m. (last entry is 3 p.m.) on Tuesday, June 2 for our annual gala. Note: The parking lot is closed from 12 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Saturday for the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon . Area streets will also be closed Saturday morning ; please avoid driving to the Garden. Check out Tips for Peak-Season Visitors to speed admission and plan your visit. Book advance tickets and avoid driving. Early Closing: April 21–24 the Garden closes at 4 p.m. (last entry is 3 p.m.) . Hanami Nights is sold out and no tickets are available at the door. Check out Tips for Peak-Season Visitors to speed admission and plan your visit. Book advance tickets and avoid driving. Important: The Eastern Parkway entrance is closed. Area roadways are closed on Sunday, March 15 for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon and the parking lot is closed Saturday, March 14–Sunday, March 15. We recommend you avoid driving for weekend visits. The parking lot is closed Friday, March 13–Sunday, March 15 for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday; use public transportation. Weekdays through February 28, Garden admission is pay-what-you-wish . Please support the Garden by paying what you can. Weekday admission is pay-what-you-wish through February. Note: The Garden is closed on Tuesday, February 24 , for storm cleanup. Note: The Garden is closed Saturday, February 7 , due to high winds. Note: The Garden is closed on Tuesday, January 27 for storm cleanup. The Garden anticipates opening at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 19 , after paths are treated for safety. Please confirm hours before your visit. The Garden is open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day , Monday, January 19. Delayed Opening: Due to predicted snow, the Garden anticipates opening at 12 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, after paths are treated for safety. Please confirm hours before your visit. The Garden opens for Lightscape on Thursday, January 1 at 4:30 p.m. There is no daytime admission. The Garden opens for Lightscape on Monday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. There is no daytime admission. Due to high winds, Lightscape had to close early tonight, Monday, December 29, for visitor safety. Ticketholders, please look for an email. Delayed Opening: The Garden will open at 12 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, so icy paths can be treated for safety. The Garden is closed on Saturday, December 27 for storm cleanup. We expect to be open for Lightscape tonight! Please check back for updates. Storm Closures: The Garden is closed on Saturday, December 27 for storm cleanup. If you have Lightscape tickets for Saturday, please check back for updates. Storm Closures: Last entry to Friday’s Lightscape is 5:15 p.m. and there is no daytime admission on Saturday. If you have Lightscape tickets for Saturday, please check back for updates. Weather Watch: We’re keeping an eye on the storm and will let ticketholders know if we need to cancel Lightscape on Friday or Saturday. Please check back for updates. Some areas may be inaccessible while Lightscape is installed. Accordingly, daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish . Please support the Garden by paying what you can. Important: The Garden is closed and Lightscape is canceled on Friday, December  19 , due to unsafe weather conditions. Important: Some areas of the Garden are temporarily closed for snow and ice removal. Please note daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish through January 16. Note: The Garden will open at 12 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, for snow and ice clearing. Some areas may be inaccessible while Lightscape is installed. Accordingly, daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish . Please support the Garden by paying what you can. Lightscape is canceled tonight due to snow and ice. Ticketholders, please check your email for rebooking details. Lightscape is canceled tonight due to snow and ice. Ticketholders, please check your email for rebooking details. Note: Inventory for the Fall Plant Sale is running low. Note: On Saturday, October 11 , there will be street closures near the Garden for the annual Panamanian Parade . Please consider taking public transportation. Special event tickets are needed Saturday, October 25 for the Fall Harvest Festival . There is no regular Garden admission on this day. Festival Tickets Note: The Garden is closed on Labor Day. Note: The outdoor Canteen is closed due to heat. Grab-and-go snacks and beverages are available at Yellow Magnolia Café and the Coffee Bar. Learn More  › Early Closing: The Garden closes at 4 p.m. (last entry is 3 p.m.) on Tuesday, June 3 for our annual gala. Tickets are still available for the After Party starting at 9 p.m. Join us! The parking lot is closed August 26–September 1, and the 990 Washington Avenue entrance is closed Saturday, August 30, for the West Indian American Day Carnival . Carnival festivities will be audible in the Garden through Sunday. Important: Eastern Parkway will be closed to vehicles until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 23 for NYC Summer Streets . Taking public transportation to the Garden is encouraged. The Garden is open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Check out Tips for Peak-Season Visitors to speed admission and plan your visit. Reserve tickets in advance and avoid driving. Note: The Japanese Garden paths are temporarily closed due to fallen trees. Major roadways and bridges will be closed on Sunday, May 4, for the Five Boro Bike Tour . Avoid driving. Check out Tips for Peak-Season Visitors to speed admission and plan your visit. Important: Area streets are closed on Sunday, March 16 for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon . The parking lot is closed Saturday, March 15–Sunday, March 16. We recommend you avoid driving for weekend visits. Storm update: To allow staff to clear paths, the Garden will open at noon on Sunday, February 9. Area streets are closed on Sunday, March 16 for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon . The parking lot is closed Saturday, March 15–Sunday, March 16. We recommend you avoid driving for weekend visits. The line to see the Amorphophallus gigas is now closed. The odor is fading, and today is the last day of its bloom. We apologize for any disappointment. The Garden is open 12–4:30 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day , Monday, January 20. Important: The Garden is closed on Thursday, January 9 , due to hazardous winds. Registrants for school programs should enter at 1000 Washington Avenue. Important: The Garden is closed on Thursday, January 9 , due to hazardous winds. Registrants for school programs should enter at 1000 Washington Avenue. Note: Some paths on Lily Pool Terrace may be blocked for a film shoot. The Conservatory and Canteen are still accessible to visitors. Please follow directional signage. Note: The parking lot is closed August 27–September 2, and the 990 Washington Avenue entrance is closed Saturday, August 31, for the West Indian American Day Carnival . The Garden is closed on Labor Day , September 2. Carnival festivities will be audible in the Garden through Sunday. Important: Saturday’s performance of You Look Like a Fun Guy is canceled due to rain. Mycology & Mingle is still on! Ticketholders, please check your email for information. Important: Area streets are closed until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 for the NYRR RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon . Street parking is restricted on Friday and Saturday. Please use public transportation. Important: Major roadways and bridges will be closed on Sunday, May 5 for the Five Boro Bike Tour . Avoid driving to the Garden on Sunday. Early Closing: The Garden closes at 4 p.m. (last entry is 3:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, June 3 for our annual gala. Tickets are still available for the After Party starting at 9 p.m. Join us! Note: Paths near Lily Pool Terrace may be closed to move equipment. Note: Paths near the Conservatory and Lily Pool Terrace may be closed to accommodate equipment for a photo shoot. Note: The main path by the Conservatories is closed on Saturday, April 6, and other paths near Lily Pool Terrace may be briefly closed to move equipment. The Canteen and Conservatory can be accessed via Lily Pool Terrace. Please follow on-site signs. WEATHER The Garden closed at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 9 due to Governor Hochul's weather declaration. Note: Due to the snowstorm, the Garden is closed on Tuesday, February 13 . Note: The Garden is closed on Friday, January 19 because of snow. Registrants for school programs should enter at 1000 Washington Avenue. Note: The Garden anticipates opening at noon on Wednesday, February 3. Please check back for updates. The Garden is closed on Wednesday, January 10 , for storm cleanup. Registrants for PGR, GAP, and school workshop programs should enter at 1000 Washington Avenue. Note: Due to the NYC Air-Quality Health Advisory, the Garden is closed on Thursday, June 8 . Some areas of the Garden are temporarily closed for snow removal. Note: Some areas of the Garden are temporarily closed due to ice. Note: Due to Hurricane Henri, the Garden is closed on Sunday, August 22. Ticketholders will receive a refund. Note: Due to predictions of heavy rainfall, the Garden is closed on Tuesday, October 26. Ticketholders will receive a refund. EVENTS THAT CLOSE AREA STREETS Important: Area streets are closed on Sunday, March 17 for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon . The parking lot is closed Saturday, March 16–Sunday, March 17 and the 990 Washington Avenue entrance opens at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Avoid driving to the Garden this weekend. Important: Area streets will be closed on Sunday, April 23 for the NYC Runs Brooklyn Half Marathon. Do not drive to the Garden on Sunday. On Sunday, April 24, the Eastern Parkway entrance will open at 11 a.m. Please note that the Brooklyn Marathon may affect morning travel. Important: Area streets are closed on Sunday, April 28 for the NYC Runs Brooklyn Half Marathon . Avoid driving to the Garden on Sunday. Note: The parking lot is closed until 10 a.m. Saturday for the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon. Area streets will also be closed Saturday morning ; please avoid driving to the Garden. Note: Until 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, street access and area parking are limited due to staging for the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon . Please consider taking public transportation. Important: Area streets will be closed on Saturday, May 20 for the NYRR RBC Brooklyn Half . Note: On Sunday, June 3 , the 990 Washington Avenue entrance will be closed due to the Annual Guyanese Independence Parade & Unity Concert. Please enter at 150 Eastern Parkway. Important: Eastern Parkway will be closed to vehicles until 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, for NYC Summer Streets . Note: The parking lot is closed August 29–September 4, and the 990 Washington Avenue entrance is closed September 2, for the West Indian American Day Carnival. The Garden is closed on Labor Day , September 4. TEMPORARY CLOSURES Note: The Garden’s Eastern Parkway entrance is closed on Saturday, October 28. Please enter at 990 Washington Avenue or 455 Flatbush Avenue. Note: On Thursday, April 27, Magnolia Plaza and Lily Pool Terrace will be closed 5–8 p.m. for a private event. Note: The lower level of the Conservatory is closed on Friday, April 7. On Thursday, July 7, and Friday, July 8, some areas of the Garden may be closed for short periods of time for a photo shoot. Note: On Wednesday, September 8, the entrance at 150 Eastern Parkway will be closed until 12 p.m. Please enter at 990 Washington Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. VISTOR EXPERIENCE Cherry Esplanade and various other areas are inaccessible this week. Accordingly, daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish . Please support Brooklyn Botanic Garden by paying what you can. Fight for the Sunlight! Support the Garden in opposing rezoning of Franklin Avenue that would endanger our collections. Learn More & Take Action › Check out Tips for Peak-Season Visitors to speed admission and plan your visit. Book advance tickets and avoid driving. The Conservatory and Coffee Bar are closed on Saturday, June 10 . LIGHTSCAPE Some areas may be inaccessible while Lightscape is de-installed. Accordingly, daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish until January 17 . Please support the Garden by paying what you can. Some areas may be inaccessible while Lightscape is de-installed. Accordingly, daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish . Please support the Garden by paying what you can. Important: The Garden is closed and Lightscape is canceled on Thursday, January 2 , due to hazardous winds. If you have tickets to tonight’s Lightscape, please check your email for information. Update: Lightscape on Wednesday, January 1 is canceled due to hazardous wind conditions. Ticketholders, please check your email for rebooking information. We’re watching today’s high winds advisory and may need to cancel tonight’s Lightscape for safety reasons. Ticketholders will be notified by email by 2 p.m. Snow update: To allow staff to clear paths, the Garden will open at noon on Tuesday, December 24. Some areas may be inaccessible while Lightscape is installed. Accordingly, daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish . Please support the Garden by paying what you can. Important: The Garden is closed on Wednesday, December 11 , due to hazardous winds. Registrants for school programs should enter at 1000 Washington Avenue. If you have tickets to tonight’s Lightscape, please watch your email for information. Important: The Garden is closed on Thursday, December 5 due to hazardous wind. Registrants for school programs should enter at 1000 Washington Avenue. We’re keeping an eye on the forecast and will let Lightscape ticketholders know as soon as possible if we need to cancel Thursday’s event. Please check back for updates. The Garden is closed on Saturday, December 24 for storm cleanup. If you have tickets to Lightscape, please check your email for information on how to rebook. The Garden opens for Lightscape on Monday, December 26 at 4:30 p.m. There is no daytime admission. Lightscape on Saturday, December 11 is canceled due to hazardous weather conditions. Ticketholders, please check your email for rebooking information. Snow update: The Garden is closed during the day on Friday, January 7. It will be open in the evening for Lightscape. Some areas may be inaccessible while Lightscape is installed. Accordingly, daytime admission is pay-what-you-wish . Please support the Garden by paying what you can. Note: Lightscape is completely sold out on Saturday, December 16 . Please book tickets for a future date. Lightscape on Sunday, December 10, is canceled due to unsafe weather conditions. Ticketholders, please check your email for information on how to rebook your tickets without an exchange fee. 12/9/23: We’re keeping an eye on the weather and will let ticketholders know by email as soon as possible if we need to cancel Sunday’s Lightscape. Please check back for updates. HARVEST FESTIVAL Special event tickets are needed Saturday, October 25 for the Fall Harvest Festival . There is no regular Garden admission on this day. Festival Tickets END OF SAMPLES--> Plan a visit Festival Hours: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Last entry 3:30 p.m. --> Today’s Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Last entry for Plant Sale 6:30 p.m. Last entry for Plant Sale 6:30 p.m. Get Tickets Become a Member Hours Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.) Wednesday, Friday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (last entry 5:30 p.m.) Members’ Summer Evenings : Wednesdays through September 2 Closed Mondays open Memorial Day , May 25, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.)--> Full Hours & Admission  › Entrances 455 Flatbush Avenue 990 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 150 Eastern Parkway is temporarily closed. 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