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I’m a big fan of the annual Orchid Show at The NY Botanical Garden, and I’m thrilled to be hosting a giveaway to send a family to experience it for themselves.
The year 2016 marks the 125th Anniversary of the founding of Garden. Since 1891 NYBG has been a museum of plants dedicated to achieving excellence in horticulture, education, and plant research and conservation. Today it is one of the great cultural institutions in the world, a preeminent center for botanical research, a natural treasure for visitors of all ages, and a leader and national model for plant-based education.
This landmark year is filled with exciting events that highlight the many facets of the Garden’s mission. The NYBG Orchid Show opens on February 27 and runs through April 17, 2016. The inspiration for this year’s exhibition is the 19th-century craze sparked by a single orchid bloom, which came to be known as Orchidelirium. Visitors to the landmark Enid A. Haupt Conservatory will be transported on an epic journey that engages all of the senses and underscores the allure and intrigue of these exquisite beauties.
The show is truly a New Yorker’s defining moment, and the experience will just add to the pride that you have in this incredible city that we live in. And now, right here on The Culture Mom, you can enter to win FOUR tickets to @NYBG Orchid Show.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN TIX TO THE @NYBG Orchid Show:
- Comment here and let me know how you engage your children in nature.
- Tweet this message: “Hope I win the @NYBG Annual Orchid Show giveaway from http://bit.ly/1zf1TXV via @hollychronicles”
Contest ends midnight Eastern time, Monday, February 1st. The four packs need to be used before the show ends on April 17th, 2016. The winner will have 24 hours to accept their prize.
For more information on the NYBG Orchid Show, please visit nybg.org.
Disclosure: These tickets were provided to me complimentary for this giveaway but I was not compensated for this post.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NYBG Orchid Show?
The NYBG Orchid Show is an annual exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx featuring thousands of orchids arranged in elaborate displays inside the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Each year features a different designer and theme.
When is the NYBG Orchid Show?
The Orchid Show runs from late February through late April each year. Specific dates vary annually — check nybg.org for the current schedule. Weekends and school break weeks are the busiest, so weekday mornings are easier with kids.
How much are NYBG Orchid Show tickets?
All-Garden Pass tickets including the Orchid Show run about $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and students, and $15 for kids 2-12 as of 2026. Members get free or discounted entry. Online advance tickets save time at the gate.
Is the NYBG Orchid Show good for kids?
Yes — the conservatory is warm in late winter, the orchid colors fascinate kids, and the broader NYBG grounds offer running room for energy releases between exhibits. Strollers fit through most paths. Plan 2-3 hours for the visit.
How do you get to the NYBG?
The New York Botanical Garden is in the Bronx, easiest by Metro-North to Botanical Garden station (20 minutes from Grand Central). Driving is possible with paid on-site parking. The subway to Bedford Park Boulevard (B/D train) plus a short walk also works.
What else is at the NYBG?
Beyond the Orchid Show, the 250-acre NYBG includes the Native Plant Garden, the Children’s Adventure Garden, the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, and seasonal exhibitions year-round. Most families visit 4+ hours.