Visitor Information
Brooklyn Lodging
A listing of accommodations near Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Food and Drink
A list of restaurants and bars in the neighborhood.
Terrace Café
The Terrace Café offers a full menu of gourmet lunches and beverages. Dining is outdoors from spring to early fall and in the Steinhardt Conservatory during late fall and winter. Picnicking is not permitted in the Garden.
Gift Shop and Garden Shop
Brooklyn Botanic Garden now has two shops, both located on Lily Pool Terrace. The new Gift Shop carries stationery, personal accessories, and everything for the home. The Garden Shop carries everything for the garden as well as gifts for children. Please note, school and camp groups are encouraged to visit the Garden Shop only.
More Information About the Garden Gift Shops
Guided Tours
Free guided tours are offered at 1 p.m. on weekends; no reservations are needed. Special group tours, led by Garden Guides, are available for a fee, Tuesday–Sunday by appointment. Brooklyn Museum–Brooklyn Botanic Garden lunch tours are offered Wednesday–Sunday. Call 718-623-7220 for details about more guided tours or to schedule a tour.
Group Tours
Group admission rates are available. Guided tours are also available by appointment for a fee. Call 718-623-7220 for details.
Visitor Center
Conveniently located in the Administration Building and staffed by volunteers, our Visitor Center provides information on Garden history, programs, and upcoming events, as well as a display of what's currently in bloom. Memberships and Frequent Visitor Passes are sold here.
Gardener's Resource Center
The Gardener's Resource Center provides reference services to home gardeners, staff, and to the professional horticultural community. It is a convenient access point from which to learn more about all of the Library's collections and about the Garden's plant collections. The Gardener's Resource Center is located on the second floor of the landmark McKim, Mead & White Administration building.
Guidelines for Visitors
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a museum of living plants. The following policies were designed to protect the plant collection and enhance visitor experience:
When planning your visit, please note:
- Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult 18 or over.
- With the exception of bottled water and baby bottles, food and beverages cannot be brought into the Garden. Food can be purchased and consumed at the Terrace Café. Picnicking is not allowed.
- Sitting on the lawn is only allowed at the Cherry Esplanade. Blankets and folding chairs are not permitted.
- No athletic or recreational equipment is allowed.
- Pets are not allowed. Service animals must have accompanying documentation.
- Tripods and easels are not permitted in the Conservatory, the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, in flower beds, or blocking any Garden paths. Commercial and wedding photography is only permitted by prior arrangement.
- Strollers are allowed in the Steinhardt Conservatory Gallery (including bathrooms and Café) but not allowed in the Steinhardt Conservatory pavilions.
- Strollers are not allowed in the shops from April–June.
While in the Garden, please note:
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a nonsmoking facility. Please refrain from smoking anywhere on the grounds.
- Do not pick flowers, walk in the planted beds, or climb trees. Fallen leaves, flowers, or other plant materials must be left on the ground.
- Use electronic audio devices with earphones only.
- Shirts and shoes are required.
Wheelchairs at BBG
All of the Garden is wheelchair accessible. Recent renovations in the Herb Garden and Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden have made the paths wider, smoother, and barrier-free. The Steinhardt Conservatory has an elevator, as does the Administration Building. The front section of the parking lot has a designated section for handicap parking.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden provides wheelchairs as a courtesy to our guests. They are provided on a first come first serve basis. A valid drivers license or government issued picture I.D. card is needed in order to furnish you with a wheelchair. Your ID will be held and returned to you when you return the wheelchair.