New York Botanical Gardens
During your travel in New York, the New York Botanical Gardens is a place which should feature in your to see list. It is one of its kinds offered in the New York Travel Deals.
This garden does not just have a mind-boggling collection of plants; it is also a renowned scientific research organization and a reputed educational institution. It was founded in 1891 and is now a National Historic Landmark.
Boasting of Scenic landscapes, this is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and is well known for housing extensive collections. It also boasts of excellent programs in the fields of education, science and Horticulture.
Official Website of New York Botanical Gardens
The garden boasts of more than a million living plants. The continuing education program here is the most diverse than can be found in any botanical garden in the world. The scientific research that is conducted here too is without parallel.
The resources in the Garden are exceptional. There is the most important horticultural and botanical library in the world. There is also a herbarium which is the fourth largest in the world. The Garden has sophisticated green houses. There is also a conservatory that the garden boasts of.
Info on Botanical Garden
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Botanical_Garden
Throughout the year, the Garden has major exhibits and flower shows and annually has over 800000 visitors.
The Garden has many shops from where many unique gardening items can be purchased among other things as well. For instance, vases, stationary, books, kid's garden gear set and other apparels can be got. The Garden has its own online store as well.
About New York Botanical Garden
http://www.ny.com/museums/new.york.botanical.garden.html
New York Botanical Gardens Address
200th Street and Kazimiroff Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10458-5126
Contact:
Tel: (718) 817-8700
Email: N/A
New York Botanical Gardens Hours:
General:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Christmas and Mondays: Closed
Special:
June 3: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
May 31, Memorial Day: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
July 5, September 6: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Labor Day, October 11: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Columbus Day: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Ticket Information for the New York Botanical Gardens:
Grounds-Only Admission
Adults: $6
Adult Bronx Residents: $5
Seniors: $3
Students (with valid ID): $3
Children (2-12 years): $1
Children under 2: Free
Wednesdays and 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturdays: Free
The Edible Garden Admission
Adults: $10 (Weekends Featuring Celebrity Chefs), $15 (Weekends), $10 (Weekdays)
Students/Seniors: $9 (Weekends Featuring Celebrity Chefs), $13 (Weekends), $9 (Weekdays)
Children (2-12): $4 (Weekends Featuring Celebrity Chefs), $8 (Weekends), $4 (Weekdays)
Children (under 2): Free
Members: Free
Have fun out there!
