Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a stunning 52-acre urban botanic garden that connects people to the world of plants, fostering delight and curiosity while inspiring an appreciation and sense of stewardship of the environment.

Visit Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Urban Advantage participants receive vouchers for admission to our institutions. Follow instructions below to reserve tickets using your voucher.

Student +3

We are excited for you to visit. To reserve tickets in advance, visit https://www.bbg.org/visit, click "Get Tickets” then "Not a Member, Buy Tickets" (no fee will be charged). Select date and choose "Affiliated Organization Tickets" on the Reserve Tickets Menu. Go to “Checkout”. You will receive a confirmation email with a QR code that you must show on arrival. You must bring your UA "Student + 3" voucher (either paper or digital copy) to show to Visitor Services staff.

Children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Parking is not included. Voucher not valid for entry to Lightscape or other ticketed events.

Families can reserve free Community Tickets for any day of the week. Follow the same instructions as above, but select "Community Tickets" instead of "Affiliated Organization Tickets."

Advanced reserved tickets recommended throughout the month of April.

Guidelines

  • This voucher can only be used by students taught by UA-participating science teachers.
  • Student must be present and accompanied by an adult for voucher to be accepted.
  • Student +3 vouchers expire June 30th.
  • Always check specific instructions for voucher use at each institution before visiting; ensure they are accepting vouchers and reserve your timed entry if it is required.
  • Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

Upcoming Events

During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free.
During the summer, these events may required additional payment.

During the school year, when vouchers are valid, the events listed on this page are free. During the summer, these events may required additional payment.

Jun 19, 2025
Thu
1pm-4pm
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Come celebrate 100 years of bonsai at BBG! This world-class bonsai collection is displayed in the C.V. Starr Bonsai Museum. Some of the trees are well over a century old, with many still cultivated in their original containers. UA families will have special access to activities and will take home a plant! Special activities for UA families will be located in the Education Greenhouses near the Lily Pool Terrace
May 01, 2025 - Jun 08, 2025
Sun, Sat
10:30 AM
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Hands-on stations in the Discovery Garden encourage families to explore nature alongside our teen garden apprentices and volunteer Discovery Docents. Be sure to explore our meadow, woodland, and marsh habitats, too!

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