Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. Located at the northeast corner of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Flushing, QBG has become a 39-acre oasis in one of New York City’s most bustling and diverse neighborhoods.
Visit Queens Botanical Garden
Please bring your voucher at the front desk in our Visitor Services building through March 30. You may redeem your voucher as admission to one of our garden events!
We are excited for you to visit. Vouchers are valid for general admission.
You may present your voucher on your mobile device or on paper at the main entrance or parking booth for free admission. Please visit www.queensbotanical.org to view our events calendar and see our hours of operation.
Note that parking fees are not included with your voucher.
QBG offers free admission every Wednesday from 3-6pm and Sundays from 9-11am. https://queensbotanical.org/hours_admission/.
Guidelines
- This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.
- Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.
- All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.
- UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.
- The Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator listed on the voucher must be present when voucher is used.
- Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.
We are excited for you to visit. School Community Trip vouchers are valid for instructor-led workshops, self-guided tours, and select public programs at Queens Botanical Garden.
Find out more about each of the programs and book a workshop at https://queensbotanical.org/learn/youth/.
Workshops: Our themed and seasonal workshops guide participants through an exploration of our garden exhibits. Each theme comes with a culminating activity and take-home. Examples of themes: Animal Architecture, Art from the Garden, Trees and Me, Water in the City, and many more! Self-Guided Tours offer the opportunity to explore QBG at your own pace and investigate the specific exhibit areas that complement your needs and interests. Includes 10 adventure field guides, pencils, and one QBG tote bag per group. You can also bring your school community to any of our public programs included in garden admission. These include the yearly Orchid Show, Halloween, Winter Wonder, and more! Find out more about our upcoming public programs at: https://queensbotanical.org/calendar/. Please reach out to [email protected] to book your trip.
QBG offers free admission every Wednesday from 3-6pm and Sundays from 9-11am. https://queensbotanical.org/hours_admission/.
Guidelines
- School Community trip vouchers are for Parent Coordinators to host the families and students taught by UA-participating teachers on up to two trips per school year.
- School Community trip vouchers expire on June 30th.
- School Community Trip Redeem Codes (Voucher ID) must be presented at the time you book your reservation.
- The Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator listed on the voucher must be present when the voucher is used.
- Limitations to group size may apply, check institutional limits when reserving.
- To request a bus, complete the bus request form on the portal (https://myua.amnh.org).
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.
Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden
