Event Calendar

Ongoing

• Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  Trees of Little Caribbean

  Steinhardt Conservatory

  Visit our Trees of Little Caribbean exhibit, a celebration of the trees (and treelike plants) cherished by Caribbean people that spark stories of rebellion, resilience, spirituality, and joy. Learn More › about Trees of Little Caribbean

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  Power of Trees

  Saturday, June 17–Sunday, October 22, 2023

  In the 2023 exhibit Power of Trees, Garden staff and outside artists and experts look at these remarkable plants from various perspectives to help visitors better understand, appreciate, and advocate for trees. Learn More › about Power of Trees

• Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  Branching Out: Trees as Community Hosts

  Plant Family Collection

  Check out six site-specific works inspired by the theme of trees as community hosts in our 2023 exhibit Branching Out. Learn More › about Branching Out: Trees as Community Hosts

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  Ohkehteau (Plants of the Earth): A Shinnecock Oral History

  Self-Guided Exhibit & Audio Tour (Listen on Your Own Device)

  Presented by Chenae Bullock, this exhibit and audio tour highlights native plants and the ways that Indigenous peoples use and know them. Learn More › about Ohkehteau (Plants of the Earth): A Shinnecock Oral History

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  Witness Trees

  Conservatory Gallery

  Bear witness to the effects of climate change worldwide and explore the trees rooted in these lands through a photography exhibit by local artist Carolyn Monastra. Learn More › about Witness Trees

• Families & Kids | Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  To Change a Planet Story Walk

  Self-Guided Story Walk

  Travel through a story of climate change and learn how families can keep the conversation going. Learn More › about To Change a Planet Story Walk

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  You Can Make a Difference on Climate

  Conservatory Gallery

  Take action on the sticker wall in the Climate Museum’s pop-up installation presented in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. Learn More › about You Can Make a Difference on Climate

• Families & Kids | Exhibits | Power of Trees Don't Miss

  Meet the Trees

  Discovery Garden

  Say hello to eight special trees and discover what makes them unique. See science in action with tools used to collect data about trees and climate change. Learn More › about Meet the Trees

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  Power of Trees: Stories from the Collection

  Look for On-Site Interpretation

  Learn more about Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s collection of over 3,700 trees and their role in mitigating climate change. Learn More › about Power of Trees: Stories from the Collection

• Exhibits Don't Miss

  Jean-Michel Othoniel: The Flowers of Hypnosis

  July 18–October 22, 2023

  Jean-Michel Othoniel: The Flowers of Hypnosis brings six new monumental sculptures to iconic outdoor spaces at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Learn More › about Jean-Michel Othoniel: The Flowers of Hypnosis

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  Dissected Tree Installation

  On display through October 22, 2023

  Investigate the inside of a newly dissected pin oak tree, laid out in the Osborne Garden for a close-up view. Through signage and exploration, learn about tree physiology.

  Learn More › about Dissected Tree Installation

Sunday, October 15, 2023

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  Plants of Little Caribbean

  On View through October 19, 2023

  The fruits and vegetables growing in this exhibit are just a few of many plants that grow in Caribbean countries and territories, each of which has its own unique ways of preparing meals. Learn More › about Plants of Little Caribbean

• Member Events Don't Miss

  Members’ Fall Mornings

  Saturdays & Sundays, September 9–October 29, 2023 | 9–10 a.m.

  On weekend mornings from September 9 to October 29, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More › about Members’ Fall Mornings

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Family Discovery Weekends

  Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | September 16–October 29

  Learn and play together in the Discovery Garden. This is a drop-in program for families with children of all ages. Learn More › about Family Discovery Weekends

• Families & Kids Don't Miss

  Fall Family Story Time

  Sundays, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 15 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

  Read garden-inspired stories alongside BBG volunteers. Drop in anytime during program hours to join in. Learn More › about Fall Family Story Time

• Tours Don't Miss

  Seasonal Highlights Tour

  Wednesday–Sunday, 1–2 p.m. | September 15–November 30, 2023

  Discover BBG’s colorful fall foliage, fruits, and flowers on this Garden-wide guided tour. Learn More › about Seasonal Highlights Tour

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