New York Botanical Garden

05/29/2026

As the sun sets this Saturday, we turn up the grooves for an evening of psychedelic color and live music! 🌈🎸✌️

You don’t want to miss our very first Liquid Light Show on May 30, featuring taking the stage with a setlist of classic and contemporary tracks that put a modern edge on the sound of the ‘60s. As the band plays, you’ll be mesmerized by the visuals of , creating truly wild swirls of color and light for the occasion.

See Flower Power lit up after dark, grab a picnic-ready bite from a variety of food options, and hit our Makers Market with tickets through link in bio!

05/26/2026

On this week’s episode of Plant People, take a leap back to the time of the dinosaurs, when giant herbivores fed on a plant that’s changed little since: the cycad.

At least as far back as 200 million years ago, cycads grew in abundance, and today they’re considered “living fossils.” Listen in as host Jennifer Bernstein, NYBG’s President & CEO, is joined by Dr. Dennis Stevenson to examine these prehistoric plants’ past, and discuss the uncertain future they face on today’s changing planet.

Listen to the latest episode, and check back every other week for new ones!

On this episode of Plant People, host Jennifer Bernstein—CEO and The William C. Steere Senior President of NYBG—joins Dr. Dennis Stevenson, previously NYBG's Vice President for Botanical Science, to explore some of our planet's oldest plants.

05/25/2026

We’re open today for this long weekend of peace, love, and plants! 🌼✨

Our groovy new exhibition Flower Power is now live, with plenty to explore—from botanical displays full of iconic ‘60s nostalgia to musical performances, crafts, and even a gallery exhibition spotlighting the photography and visual art of the era (including Andy Warhol!)

Keep the weekend going with a trip to the Garden! https://brnw.ch/21x2NT9

05/22/2026

Flower Power opens this Saturday, May 23, with a colorful celebration of the spirit of the ‘60s! 🌈✌️

Join us at NYBG to explore groovy botanical displays in and around the Haupt Conservatory, visual art and photography from the era in our Museum Building Gallery (including Andy Warhol!), live music calling back to the nostalgic tunes of the hippie movement, plus crafts and activities that get us all to “come together” around the iconography of flowers as symbols of peace and love.

Grab tickets to opening weekend through link in bio! ☮️

05/20/2026

On May 27, join creator, entrepreneur, and owner of organic, vegetarian café Spring Café Aspen, Sabrina Rudin, as she introduces her debut cookbook, "Healthy with a Side of Happy: 100 Plant-Based Recipes to Feed Your Family"—a blend of clean-living guidance, non-toxic kitchen tips, and nourishing recipes designed to satisfy all ages.

Creator, entrepreneur, and owner of organic, vegetarian café Spring Café Aspen, Sabrina Rudin grew up believing "food is medicine"—a philosophy that has guided her both personally and professionally. Since opening her business in 2013 and becoming a mom in 2016, she's become a passionate advocat...

05/20/2026

Drop in this Saturday, May 23, as Flower Power kicks off a groovy good time at the Garden! ✌️🌼

Featuring vibrant botanical displays, art and photography of the era, live music, and moments that capture the color and creativity of the 1960s, our newest exhibition invites you to “come together” around peace, love, and plants!

Learn more and get tickets for opening weekend ☮️ https://brnw.ch/21x2Fkp

05/18/2026

Liquid Light Shows kick off May 30, with new acts just announced for these psychedelic evenings at NYBG! ✌️🎶

On select dates during our exhibition, bands including , , , and take the stage for unforgettable performances of ‘60s classics and contemporary tracks—as brings the moment to life with mesmerizing live visuals. Come for the music and color, stay for food and drinks, lawn games, and the Makers Market!

Grab tickets now through link in bio.



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05/15/2026

In and around the Haupt Conservatory, the psychedelic colors of the 1960s are bursting into bloom! ☮️🌼

We’re all hard at work putting together Flower Power, our celebration of flowers as symbols of peace and love—and it’s not long now till it opens on Saturday, May 23. Get a sneak peek at the work our horticulturists are doing to get this lively exhibition ready for the big moment, along with the music, art, and homages to hippie culture soon to bring us all together in nature.

Tickets through link in bio!

05/14/2026

Alongside the Haupt Conservatory, the herbaceous peonies are putting on one of spring’s most majestic shows! 🌸

In reds, whites, peachy pink, and punchy purple, these late-spring bouquets aren’t shy with their color. And the big, bountiful blooms invite you to get up close for the perfect photo. Check them out this week and let us know which are your favorite!

05/13/2026

We’ve got some new residents at the garden—of the fluffy and feathery variety! 🦉

After much waiting and watching by our staff, a pair of Great-Horned Owls successfully raised a nest of three rowdy owlets, who recently fledged to join their parents on their return to the deeper parts of the Thain Forest. We can’t wait to see what the rest of spring brings for our bird community!

Photos: Marlon Co and Patricia Gonzalez