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botanical gardenEst. 1891 • EIN: 13-1628172

New York Botanical Garden

250-Acre Living Museum, Enid A. Haupt Victorian Glasshouse & Old-Growth Forest

2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
Median Dwell: 3.5 hrs
Official Website
Bang-for-Buck Index
84.1/100
Rank #9 Nationally • #1 in CategoryDedicated Crowd Forecast →
250-Acre Living OasisFree Wednesday NYC GroundsHistoric Victorian Glasshouse
Adult Admission$35Child: $15
Net Endowment (990)$450.0M11.8x Annual Op Revenue
Annual Attendance1.2M4.8 ★ (31,200 reviews)
Philanthropic Subsidy$43.33 / visitUnderwritten by donors & trusts

Curatorial Scope & Campus Footprint

The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx is an iconic living museum and national historic landmark featuring 50 specialty gardens, the Victorian Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, and 1 million living plants.

Civic Free Days & Community Policy

Free Grounds-Only Admission for NYC residents all day on Wednesdays.

Campus Footprint10.9M sq ft
Collection Holdings1.0M works
Title I School Access89/100 Index
Donor Propensity85/100 Score

Visitor Sentiment Audit

4.8 ★ (31K)
Core Exhibits & Curation96.0%
Facility & Architecture95.0%
Ticket & Value Fairness72.0%
Top Visitor Praises
  • •Holiday Train Show and Orchid Show
  • •Historic Enid Haupt Victorian glasshouse
  • •Ancient 50-acre Thain Family Forest
Common Visitor Friction Points
  • •Full garden access tickets are $35
  • •Walking long distances in summer
  • •Parking fills up on festival weekends

30-Day Forward Crowd Forecast

Predictive hourly density curves combining search intent, seasonal trends, and local mobility

Low Moderate Busy Peak
Monday, 2026-11-02Busy Density (85/100)

Recommended Entry Window: Before 11:00 AM or after 3:30 PM

Forecast StatusClear / Climate Controlled

Hourly Crowd Density Curve (10 AM – 5 PM)

34%
10 AM
64%
11 AM
81%
12 PM
85%
1 PM
78%
2 PM
68%
3 PM
47%
4 PM
26%
5 PM

Total Cost of Visit Calculator

Itemized expense simulation factoring admission tiers, concession markups, parking fees, and pass discounts.

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Estimated Total Visit Outlay
$167for 3 people
Admission Tickets$85
Parking$22
Onsite Dining$60
Cost / Person:$56
Cost / Dwell Hour:$47.70/hr
💡 Cost Optimizer Tips

• Take advantage of Free Grounds-Only Admission for NYC residents all day on Wednesdays..

• Public transit or nearby garage apps save up to $11 on parking.

IRS Form 990 & Endowment Transparency

EIN: 13-1628172 • Fiscal Year 2024 Filings

501(c)(3) Verified
Endowment Size$450.0M11.8x Program Revenue
Philanthropy & Grants$52.0M58.0% Support Ratio
Admissions Revenue$38.0MOperating Gate Intake
Donor Subsidy / Visit$43.33Philanthropic Underwriting
Total Operating Expenses: $86.0MFiscal Surplus: $4.0M

NY Botanical Garden’s endowment covers approximately 63 months of operating overhead. Every visitor admission is offset by $43.33 in contributed donations, grants, and investment yields.

Institutional Elasticity & Gate Revenue Simulator

Empirical demand curve simulation calibrated to elasticity coefficient (-0.42)

Elasticity: -0.42
Modeled Adult Admission Ticket Price$40
Free ($0)Current: $35Premium ($90)
Price Adjustment
+14.3%
vs. $35 baseline
Projected Attendance
1.1M(-6%)
Annual Foot Traffic
Projected Net Gate Revenue
$45.1M(+$3.1M)
Annual Ticket Gross
Low Risk — Revenue Accretive

Minimal friction on philanthropic conversion pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions & Visit Logistics

How much does admission cost?

General adult admission is $35, children $15, and seniors $31.

Are there civic free days or discounts?

Free Grounds-Only Admission for NYC residents all day on Wednesdays.

How long should I plan to visit?

Mobility data indicates visitors spend a median dwell time of 3.5 hours to explore the full permanent collection and grounds.

What are the parking and dining options?

On-site garage/lot parking is approximately $22. Dining is serviced by Stephen STARR Catering / Pine Tree Cafe ($20/meal).