Brooklyn
New York
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Mission Statement:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment.
In the Garden, in its community, and well beyond, BBG inspires people of all ages through the conservation, display, and enjoyment of plants; with educational programs that emphasize learning by doing; and with research focused on understanding and conserving regional plants and plant communities.
Approved by the Board of Trustees, October 16, 2013
Entrances located at:
150 Eastern Parkway
455 Flatbush Avenue
990 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Lightscape 2024-2025
NYC's Most Dazzling Light Show Experience the magic of Lightscape! The after-dark, illuminated trail returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with brand new works of art, taking visitors on an otherworldly nighttime journey through light-splashed…
Read More »Brooklyn Botanic Garden Lightscape 2023
NYC'S Most Dazzling Light Show Experience the magic of Lightscape! The after-dark, illuminated trail returns to Brooklyn with brand new works of art and promises an even more immersive and magical experience for visitors of all ages. Explore the…
Read More »Exhibition - Trees of Little Caribbean at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Trees of Little Caribbean is a celebration of the trees (and treelike plants) cherished by Caribbean people that spark stories of rebellion, resilience, spirituality, and joy. Learn about native Caribbean trees like papaya, guava, soursop, and…
Read More »Exhibition - Eva Melady's Birds at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Eva Melady, as the special instructor in watercolor flower painting at Brooklyn Botanic Garden from 1955 to 1981, was commissioned to paint a series of birds commonly found on the grounds. This exhibit explores Melady’s birds along with…
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