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These are bigger, more wonderful, more fantastic than merely going in circles.
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The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden
Opens to the public on Saturday, 19 November 2022
Just a few more days, and then the holiday train show at the New York Botanical Garden
opens with fantasy and fun for one and all: young children, their parents, grandparents too.
If you envision Lionel trains chugging in a circle under the Christmas tree - well, think again.
image by Robert Benson Photography
These are bigger, more wonderful, more fantastic than merely going in circles.
image courtesy the New York Botanical Garden
Just as fractals have symmetry based on size and scale instead of left and right,
a model of the conservatory is on display inside the actual glass house building.
image courtesy the New York Botanical Garden
The trains chug through the lush tropical growth in the Enid Haupt Conservatory.
image courtesy the New York Botanical Garden
Take a closer look at the library building in the previous image. These buildings
are made not of stone and steel but instead of bark and branches, leaves, pods,
and all sorts of plant parts that elves and fairies, gnomes and dwarves might use.
image courtesy the New York Botanical Garden
These fanciful buildings replicate actual structures you'd see around and about the city.
Tickets are needed to access the garden. Options include the All-Garden Pass, which includes daytime access to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and Tram Tour, plus Garden features including the Everett Children's Adventure Garden and outdoor collections. Pricing: Adults: $30; Students (with valid ID)/Seniors (65+): $28; Children (2-12 years): $15; Children under 2: Free Also Patrons/Members: Free
There is a Grounds Access Pass available to New York City Residents Only; proof of residency required and this pass may only be purchased onsite. Grounds Admission does not include admission to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Special Exhibitions, or Tram Tour. It does include access to outdoor gardens and collections, including the Everett Children's Adventure Garden. Pricing: Adults: $15; Students (with valid ID)/Seniors (65+):$7; Children (2-12 years): $4; Children under 2: Free
On Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Grounds Admission is free to everyone regardless of residency, and to New York City residents all day on Wednesdays.
The Holiday Train Show is offering: Special Photographers' Hours on Friday, December 9 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. For serious photographers - Sign up for a rare opportunity to capture the exquisite beauty of holiday train show without casual visitors present. Since you'll be shooting with available light, bring your tripod (the only time we'll allow them in the exhibition!) and minimal gear. Session Number: 232GWP231 Price: Non-Member : $55.00 Member : $49.00
As day turns to night, from 5 to 10 p.m. on select dates, families and friends can explore the Garden's illuminated landscape and enjoy food and magical experiences at NYBG GLOW, expanded for its third year. Dates are November 18,19, 23, 25, 26; December 2, 3, 9,11, 15, 17, 22, 23, 26, 30, 2022; January 1, 7, 14, 2023
image courtesy the New York Botanical Garden
Enjoy twinkling topiary in the circular pool near the Shop, or
image courtesy the New York Botanical Garden
pollen puffs in the water lily pools behind the conservatory.
The Holiday Train Show opens to the public on Saturday, November 19, 2022, and runs through Monday, January 16, 2023. NYBG GLOW takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. on 23 nights starting Friday, November 18, 2022, and running through Saturday, January 14, 2023.
image courtesy the New York Botanical Garden
The lower pool of water flowing through the Native Plant garden also GLOWs with lights.
Mark your calendars now, for the opportunity to make wonderful seasonal holiday memories.
image courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden
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