Brooklyn Botanic Garden Reviews

A little smaller than central park and less known, but no less beautiful.
Rich in thousands of botanical species, all cataloged and reported.

Missed the big cherry blossom but there s so much to see here that the trip wasn t wasted. Definitely worth the admission

This is a very nice botanical garden. The best two spots are probably the koi fish pond near the entrance and the water lily pond. Free admission to the grounds on Tuesday.

The great escap!. Fun yet soothing place to destress. Tour the greenhouse . Grab a coffee or a meal. Read a book or bring your sketch book. Enjoy the gift shop. Affordable and even free during certain parts of the winter.

Visited on holiday last year, large gardens with various sections, and good to see herb gardens and other ideas to encourage people to grow their own.

Absolutely great place to spend time with kids. Even though it's a bit small like someone mentioned, or if they offered a coffee without lid in a garden cafe like someone mentioned, is all nothing, compared to the time you spend with your family and kids in Brooklyn Botanical garden. Absolutely recommend.

Beautiful place and friendly staff. Make sure to pay online, you get through faster.

I went with my friend to botanical garden today. We loved everything that we saw but tulips were the best part. The colors of tulips were the colors of the rainbow.
It was stunning and some tulips we never seen before.
The beautiful trees all around, we totally enjoyed walking around and being surrounded by spring and its beauty.

It s great, although I prefer the Bronx Botanical a bit more.

I did not like it is boring, there are only trees and

Greenhouses are impressive. Really beautiful to visit at any time of the year.

I have been a member here for years. It is truly a little bit of paradise in the city. There is always something new happening, something new blooming. Birds love to alight here and I can spend hours watching the Koi and turtles in the Japanese garden!

Gardens beautiful as always.

It it not recommended to go there wearing a mask as you will be walking and it will be hard to breath and enjoy picture taking.

I would wait till mask wearing is past.

Absolutely worth visiting the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Visit in April when the cherry blossoms are blooming. Can't miss.

The botanical gardens around the country are all beautiful and distinct with unique regional displays and plants. Worth a good afternoon walk!

An amazing hidden gem that doesnt register on most tourists' lists. Go here and enjoy the serenity, the scenery, and the pure magic of nature.

I came here out of town for a maternity shoot and I had so much fun with all the different aspects of this place. I loved all of the scenery, especially the boat house area. It was quiet but there were people still there. It was a nice spring day so it wasn't too hot, or cold. You get a lot of good shade because of all of the trees so even if the sun is out, you get some relief. I can't wait to visit again.

Lovely garden. The had a Tori gate and a little Japanese style house that you could go in. They had some koi fish and a turtle in the pond as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the herb and veggie garden as well. It's great to see normal things like that in a botanical garden and they had good information on how you can start a tiny garden at home too.

Really beautiful, but is still in remodelation so some parts were closed.

Love the restaurant, and the food, nice customer service, pretty place

What an amazing place! The children section it is beautiful and super creative. The restaurant has super delicious salads.

Great place for plant lovers! It is small but beautiful and deserves 2-4 h visit! Free entrace on Fridays 9-12 am.

the Fragrance garden doesn t have any significant scent you d think it would have but overall a nice place and well paved walk ways with several coy fish and turtles in the water body

This place is so gorgeous. I enjoyed all their plants and nature. They had a section where you saw different plants growing in different climates. It was lovely and peaceful too. They also had a section with cherry blossom trees that you can sit and relax. Bring a blanket to sit! Highly recommend this place.

Spectacular and fantastic place to visit any time of the year. Highly recommended.

Went to see the cherry blossoms and it was absolutely beautiful. There was a long line to buy tickets but if you purchased tickets online the same day, there was no wait.

Beautiful garden to go to. Was a little dissapointed because a lot of things were under construction but they did give us passes to go again this year which was nice even though we cant make it back.

Cherry blossoms are peaking. Plan on going soon for a wonderful time.

Beautiful place in any season for any age,relax and injoy!

Very beautiful and open, great for going on your own, a great place to take kids or dates. They also have info on sustainability and different species of plants.

A jewel of a garden, a respite from the hustle of NYC, the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens are one of my favorite places in the whole world to visit. Come and relax!

Gorgeous. Unfortunately was less than it has been In the past due to COVID but still a great experience for a relaxed day time date

Stunning. Check out the cherry blossom festival in the spring.

Great place to strole around in the fall and take in some beauty amongst the urban jungle that is Brooklyn.

If you can go day time during the week you will enjoy a lovely quiet experience.

Lovely garden. So much to see and learn about. Nice place to walk around, sit & read. Overall great experience

A nice nice walk, and entry is free on a couple days

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a lovely escape from normal city life. Lush, green, full of fresh air and chirping birds, it's possible to forget you're in NYC. The rose garden in particular is bright and fragrant and makes for a delightful stroll. The Japanese gardens are shaded and lovely too; I liked the secluded shrine in particular. Employees are cheerful, knowledgeable, and clearly happy with their jobs. A nice place to spend an afternoon, especially if you're able to slip away while everyone else is at work.

I love it i went yesterday on a trip with my techer mss mathis iwas on Jennifer s team

Love love love this place! Their displays show lots of care and effort, I d love to spend an entire day here next time when I have time. It s a shame I came in winter and their Japanese garden is closed for renovation, but their conservatory is awesome, and the bonsai collection is still open to visitors. Their themed gardens (although most plants are not in season) are gorgeous too, it s so fun walking into Shakespeare garden and spotting quotes I recognize. I was never too fond of Shakespeare during high school but this has sparked my interest and I might go and read his other works that weren t part of curriculum. This botanic garden is the perfect little place to bring your date or your kids for a meaningful and fun afternoon.

It's a very beautiful place!
I'm love it

Attended a class in the admin center; great class but oddly the center had some admin issues. Also, if the class starts at 1000 let people go sit down in the class at least 5-10 before class.

It was okay. When I went, the venue was packed due to my visit being on a weekend and coinciding with the date for a special event at the venue. Probably a lot better during the week when it is less busy.

The architecture is great and it feels very peaceful. It is a good place to go for a picnic or to visit with someone.

Very nice place, quiet and green zi north west of Brooklyn. Free on Friday morning. Not bad for a little tourist break!

Beautiful garden with ever changing events, their cherry blossom blooms are great

What a gem right in the middle of Brooklyn! Great place to visit if the museum next door has a long line

I love the botanical garden, but unfortunately now with the overlook project started half of the place is closed and under construction. I'm sure it will be beautiful when done, but I do wish they had finished the current water course project before starting a second one. As I said it's like half closed which kinda sucks.

Beautiful spot for a weekend walk. Grab a coffee and take a stroll :)

The BBG is one of my favorite attractions to visit on the weekends. In the spring and summer, I can always find a quiet corner to sit and read. In the winter, the conservatory is like taking a quick vacation to a tropical forest without leaving the borough. There is a small cafe in the main building for coffee and a pastry and The Yellow Magnolia Cafe is where you can grab a small meal by the conservatory. The gift shop has some nice stuff including books, notecards, housewares, and of course plants. They'll stop you from bringing in coffee or food, so keep that in mind.

A beautiful botanical garden with lots of sections to see. In about four hours, everything is visited. There are two bars and a small restaurant. Under the space greenhouses in the shade with a fountain of fresh water. A must see

Love the design. The flowers were breath taking.
The atmosphere serene and peaceful.

What an amazing place. This place has so many plants and trees it is amazing.
such a great place

Nice and soothing. I think it must be much better when all blooming

My home away from home. Construction lately is a bummer, especially since the member rates increased, but the new areas are excellent. Year-round sights and peaceful nooks around every turn. Highly recommend.

A WONDER GROWS IN BROOKLYN
For over a century now, the BBG has surprised millions not expecting lush, cultivated greenery deep inside New York City s most populous borough. The pleasures and wonders range from new waterways, a transcendent Japanese garden that slows the heartbeat, and a tangle of trees and local plants bordered by Flatbush Avenue. Each year, the BBG has a cherry blossom festival that brings throngs of thousands and thousands but come alone or in a couple in the rain or after a heavy snowfall for a true respite from urbanity.

Very interesting place, very crowded at sacura festival

It is not blossm season. A bit disappointed about it.

Peaceful, beautiful, very well cared for. The gardens are truly amazing, some honoring particular people. The cherry field is very beautiful, the Chinese garden with its lake, traditional ornaments and greenery is great. It has a childish part, like "explorers" that is very cool. If you are allergic to pollen (especially if you go in the spring), go prepared. There is an exhibition of bonsai, greenhouses that simulate different climates (desert, tropics and a third that I do not remember). There are restaurants, fast food, souvenir shop selling seeds of many vegetables, spices, vegetables, fruits and of course, a nursery. It offers free admission on Friday mornings (I can't quite remember the times).