Brooklyn Botanic Garden Tours and Tickets

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Admission to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden typically costs US$22 for adults and US$16 for seniors ages 65 and over and students ages 12 and over, with ID. Kids under 12 get free entry. During weekdays in winter (December–February), you can pay what you wish for entry. You can also get combo tickets with the nearby Brooklyn Museum. These cost US$34 for adults, US$24 for seniors and students ages 20 and older, and US$16 for students ages 12–19.

Yes, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is definitely worth visiting, and even more so if you're interested in plants, flowers, and gardening. It's especially nice on a sunny day when flowers are in bloom in spring and summer, although there are indoor spaces and perennial plants to admire, too. The garden is a fixture on some city ticket bundles and semi-guided or self-guided tour apps.

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You would need a full day to explore the entirety of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden—at 52 acres (21 hectares) and with miles of walking paths, it is a sizable attraction. If you don't have a full day to see the blooms, however, the garden recommends a range of shorter itineraries.

The most popular time to visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is in April and May—peak blossom season. The garden is known for its cherry trees, and extended hours are offered when they bloom. However, the garden is open year-round, and there's never a bad time to visit.

No, Brooklyn Botanic Garden tickets are paid, but members receive free admission. Children under 12 can visit for free, and the garden makes a portion of every day's tickets available for free to community members. There is also a pay-what-you-wish policy in place on winter weekdays.

The best entrance depends on where you're coming from. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has three official entrances—at 455 Flatbush Avenue, 990 Washington Avenue, and 150 Eastern Parkway. All three have been recently upgraded. First-time visitors may want to enter through the Flatbush Avenue entrance, which preserves the original historic gate.

No, you can not bring your own food to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The garden stipulates that only food purchased on site can be consumed in designated areas. However, visitors can bring bottled water and baby bottles, while those with individual dietary needs can bring their own pocket snacks.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Brooklyn:

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Dumbo

• Williamsburg

• Coney Island

• New York Transit Museum

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Brooklyn.