Spring at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Don’t miss the welcome return of cherry blossoms, crabapples, bluebells, and more! Extended hours and new programs let visitors make the most of this special season. Advance tickets recommended. Free admission for members.
Seasonal Hours
Through August 1
- Open late! Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (except June 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.)
- Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (except May 15 & 22, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m.)
Members’ Summer Evenings: Wednesdays, May 29–September 4 - Friday–Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Closed Mondays (except open Memorial Day, May 27, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.)
Hybrid Rugosa Rose
Rosa ‘Thérèse Bugnet’
This hardy hybrid, which blooms repeatedly throughout the season, has several layers of ruffled pink petals, striking red canes, and a memorable clove-like fragrance.
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Cherry Blossoms
Cherry trees usually begin to flower in early April. An individual tree may only bloom for a week or two, depending on the weather. Of course, if they were in bloom all the time, they wouldn’t be so special.
Special events & programs
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Seasonal Highlights Tour
Tuesday–Sunday, April 2–June 30, 2024 | 1–2 p.m.
Discover BBG’s plants and gardens in peak bloom and other highlights of the season in this free walk led by trained Garden Guides. Learn More about Seasonal Highlights Tour
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Pollinator Lounge
May 24–October 20, 2024
Rest and relax at the Pollinator Lounge. This unique large-scale structure houses habitats built for the Garden’s smallest visitors, insects! Conceived of by architects Joyce Hwang and Nerea Feliz. Learn More about Pollinator Lounge
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Recorrido por lo más sobresaliente de la estación/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
Sábado, abril 6, mayo 18, junio 1, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Descubra las plantas y los jardines que están en pico de floración, así como otros puntos sobresalientes de la estación, en esta caminata gratuita dirigida por guías capacitados del jardín. Learn More about Recorrido por lo más sobresaliente de la estación/Seasonal Highlights Tour in Spanish
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Natural Attractions
June 4–October 20, 2024
Celebrate the plant-pollinator love story through the lens of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s vast and varied plant collections and the native insects to which they are inextricably linked. Learn More about Natural Attractions
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Gallery Exhibit: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story
June 4–October 24, 2024
Explore the age-old romance between plants and insects in this interactive exhibit that focuses on native plants and pollinators. Discover why supporting pollinators is essential to maintaining the health of our planet and the security of our food supply. Learn More about Gallery Exhibit: A Plant-Pollinator Love Story
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Discover Pollinators!
June 4–October 24, 2024
Explore this kid-friendly space and learn about the fascinating relationship between plants and their pollinators. Learn More about Discover Pollinators!
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Spring Gala 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
A Gala evening celebrating BBG’s varied plant collections and the pollinators that help them thrive. Learn More about Spring Gala 2024
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After Party 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 9–11 p.m. | Ticketed Event
Celebrate spring in the Garden with a dance party under the stars. Learn More about After Party 2024
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Family Activities
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Spring First Discoveries
Wednesdays & Fridays, March 13–June 14 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Drop-in
Pot up a plant, create a craft, read a story, and use your senses to explore nature at special Discovery Garden activity stations designed for early learners. Learn More about Spring First Discoveries
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School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
Thursdays, April 4–June 13 (except April 25 & June 6) | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden. Learn More about School Group Visits: Discovery Trail
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Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
Wednesdays, May 29 and June 5, 2024 | 11–11:45 a.m.
Come to the Discovery Garden for a garden sing-along! Join Sabrina Chap in singing, dancing, and playing with instruments, scarves, and bubbles. Learn More about Discovery Sing-Along with Sabrina Chap
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Workshops & Classes
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How to Green Your Block - Section B
May 22, 2024 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Ever wondered what it takes to make your block greener? Recruit a few neighbors and head on over to BBG where our staff, joined by some winning Greenest Block in Brooklyn gardeners, will encourage you to see your block's potential with fresh eyes. Learn More about How to Green Your Block - Section B
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A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
Saturday, May 25, 2024; Rain date, June 1 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn about the beauty, history and legacy of the adored and exalted rose. Learn More about A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
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Urban Garden Maintenance
6 Wednesdays: May 29–July 10, 2024 (except June 19) | 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Better understand the practical tools and techniques for plant care, pruning, transplanting, and other essential tasks. Learn More about Urban Garden Maintenance
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Member Events
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Members’ Summer Evenings
Wednesdays, May 29–September 4, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Savor the Garden during the twilight hours—just for members! Learn More about Members’ Summer Evenings
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Garden Circle June Early-Morning Hours
Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 9–10 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Members of the Garden Circle and higher levels can enjoy exclusive access to the Garden from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Garden Circle June Early-Morning Hours
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Members’ Rose Night
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | 6–8:30 p.m.
Stroll through the glorious Cranford Rose Garden and chat with the Garden’s director of Horticulture, Shauna Moore, then swing by Cherry Esplanade for a live performance by the Glenn Crytzer Quartet. Learn More about Members’ Rose Night
