NYBG is 250 acres and 50 gardens, and even a full day on site leaves most of it unseen — the virtual tours fill in what you missed and what is blooming when you cannot get there. Staff guides walk through the Haupt Conservatory, the Rock Garden and seasonal displays, explaining what you are looking at as they go. They are free, on demand and genuinely useful as a planning tool before an in-person visit. Watch a couple and your next trip to the Bronx gets far better.
What to expect
Each tour is a guided walk-through of a Garden space or seasonal display, narrated by NYBG staff, with close looks at specific plants and collections. They run on demand, so you can watch in any order and at any length. No registration or admission is required.
Good to know
- Entirely online — watch from anywhere, no Garden admission needed
- Free to access through NYBG's website
- Great for planning what to see before an in-person visit
- Useful for classrooms, homebound visitors and anyone outside New York
- Pair with the Bloomberg Connects app for the on-grounds audio version
- Seasonal tours show what is blooming at different points in the year
Common questions
Do the tours cost anything?
No — NYBG's virtual garden tours are free to watch.
Do I need to register?
No, they are available on demand through the Garden's website.
What do they cover?
Garden collections and seasonal displays, including the conservatory and rock garden, guided by NYBG staff.