New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
The beloved holiday tradition in the Bronx is back—and bigger than ever.
Every winter the New York Botanical Garden celebrates the holidays with the iconic Holiday Train Show. You’ll see more than 25 model trains and trolleys hum along early a half-mile of track. Start on the lawn at the outdoor mountainscapes and then watch trains zip past nearly 200 iconic New York landmarks in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Model locomotives and trolleys will travel through the outdoor lawn display. Within the landmark glasshouse, discover twinkling plant-based replicas of famed local architecture creating a dazzling mini cityscape. New this year, enjoy Holiday Train Nights in which train conductors guide you after dark through several beautifully lit conservatory scenes from the cactus-filled desert to the lush rainforest.
While at NYBG, sit down for a festive farm-to-table meal at the Hudson Garden Grill, or swing by the Pine Tree Café for faster family-friendly fare. Warm up at the Spruce Bar with a cup of the famous NYBG hot chocolate, curated cocktails, and a selection of sweet and savory snacks.
Tickets for the NYBG Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train show happens from November 16, 2024, until January 20, 2025. Holiday Train Nights will be held on select evenings through the months: November 23, 29, and 30, December 7, 13, 14, and 28, and January 4, 11, and 18 are special adults 21+ and older editions of the show. All ages are welcome the week of Christmas on December 20 – 23 and 26 – 27. Tickets will go on sale for Holiday Train Nights starting October 21 for patrons and members and October 22 for the public,
Advanced online tickets are recommended. Buy them here.
The All-Garden Pass includes access to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and Tram Tour plus Garden features including seasonal children’s pop-up programming and outdoor collections.
Pricing:
Adult: $35
Senior (65+): $31
Student: $31
Child 2-12: $20
Child under 2: Free
Patrons/Members: Free
On Tuesday, and Thursday-Sunday; Grounds Access Pass is available for purchase to NYC Residents only. Proof of residency is required and may only be purchased onsite. On Wednesdays, Grounds Admission is free to NYC residents all day and to all other visitors between 10‒11 a.m. Grounds Admission includes access to outdoor gardens and collections, including the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.
Pricing:
Adults: $15
Students (with valid ID): $7
Seniors (65+): $7
Children (2-12): $4
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free
Take Amtrak to the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden
Experience the Holiday Train Show via Amtrak to the Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station in New York City—Don’t forget to use the See New York and Save 15% discount!
From 34th Street-Penn Station, take the 1, 2, or 3 subway lines uptown to 42nd Street-Times Square and transfer to the S train toward Grand Central. From Grand Central Station, take the Harlem line to the Botanical Garden Station.
Or, from 34th Street-Penn Station, take the A subway line uptown toward Inwood-207th Street. At 125th Street Station, transfer to the D line going uptown toward Norwood-205th Street Station to Bedford Park Boulevard Station. From Bedford Park Boulevard Station, walk southeast along Bedford Park Boulevard to the New York Botanical Garden (a 13-minute walk).
