Brooklyn Botanic Garden Admission 2024

Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Garden with extended admission from sunrise to sunset!

Join us for Biophony: Solstice, a pair of sweeping sunrise and sunset performances of the lyrical gem Canto Ostinato by Simeon ten Holt, in a world-premiere arrangement created by Metropolis Ensemble with Sandbox Percussion and Erik Hall for over 50 percussionists and musical artists.

Sunrise Performance: 5–6:30 a.m. on Cherry Esplanade [requires morning ticket which allows access for both performances]
Sunset Performance: 7:30–9 p.m. in the Plant Family Collection

• During the performances, you may sit on a blanket or stadium chair (no folding chairs, please). There will be a small section reserved for wheelchairs and people who require a seat. If you require an accessibility accommodation, please contact visitorservices@bbg.org.

All visitors including children and members need a ticket to enter.

• Last entry 30 minutes before closing time. Current Garden Hours


• Specialty gardens begin to close 30 minutes before closing time.


• Member, Corporate Member, and Affiliated Organization ticketholders must present valid ID with their free ticket on entry.


• We do not offer refunds. Tickets may be exchanged in advance for another date or time by contacting Showclix.

Admission

• Adults: $22


• Students (12+ with ID): $16


• Seniors (65+ with ID): $16


• Children under 12 attending with an adult: Free

Member Tickets
Each member, child, and guest needs their own ticket to gain entry to the Garden.

• BBG members: Use Membership Login (above) to unlock ticket options. Your username is your main membership email. Select date, then click "Get Tickets»" to see your options.


• New members: Purchase a bundle offer to join today and receive free tickets.


• Academic & Library members: Reserve an “Affiliated Organization” ticket and show valid ID with your ticket at the gate. Corporate members: See below.

Affiliated Organization Tickets
To confirm if your organization receives free tickets and the number of guests allowed, please visit bbg.org/affiliates. Please note: If you reserve more tickets than your organization is allowed, extra tickets will be charged full admission upon entry.

Corporate Member Tickets
Current employees of corporate members are admitted with 1 guest during public hours. Employees of Cumberland Packing Corp., National Grid, Con Edison, Orange & Rockland Utilities may bring up to 3 guests; Capital One, up to 5 guests. See bbg.org/support/corporate for full list.

Community Tickets
A portion of each day’s tickets are available free of charge to those who need them. Teachers: Schedule school group visits at bbg.org/teachers.

Entrances

• 150 Eastern Parkway


• 990 Washington Avenue


• 455 Flatbush Avenue

Nearest Subways

• 2/3 to Eastern Parkway—Brooklyn Museum for 150 Eastern Parkway and 990 Washington Avenue entrances


• B/Q/S to Prospect Park for 455 Flatbush Avenue entrance (no B train on weekends)


• 4/5 to Franklin Avenue (no elevator) for 990 Washington Avenue and 150 Eastern Parkway entrances

All visitors must present ticket for entrance. Members and affiliates with free tickets must also show proof of eligibility. Children under 12 accompanied by ticketholding adult must have a free Child ticket. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are nonrefundable, but may be exchanged in advance of visit date by contacting ShowClix. 

For questions about your visit, see Admissions FAQ.

For questions about membership, see Membership FAQ.

For questions about tickets:

Customer Support
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (by chat & email)

Phone: 866-220-4001
Chat & email: support.showclix.com/s/contact