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Queens Botanical Garden hosts the Ankhlave Garden Project, a garden-wide art exhibition developed with Ankhlave Arts Alliance. Visitors explore tree-lined avenues with manicured gardens, flowering plants, and paved walkways across the 39-acre site in Flushing. The garden features a Children's Garden, seasonal youth programs with hands-on learning and gardening instruction, and Math in Bloom, an exhibition exploring mathematical patterns in plants. Children 3 and under enter free. The site listed completely free admission November through March. Active military members and up to five family members qualify for free entry through the Blue Star Museums program. Cool Culture members and Flushing Town Hall Individual Members also receive free or half-price admission for groups. Hours and detailed pricing appear on queensbotanical.org.
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Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 8am to 6pm (April-October); Tuesday through Sunday, 8am to 4:30pm (November-March)
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2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 11 – 18 · 3:00 pmSeason
Neighbors of all ages create one-of-a-kind stepping stones using natural garden materials at this hands-on community art afternoon, with support from the Simon Foundation.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: November 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm”
Nov 18 · 2:00 pmEvent
The Farm Stand returns to the Visitor & Administration Building Terrace from 2 pm to 5 pm, showcasing the week's harvest.
Check event details and ticket requirements with the venue.
“Dates: November 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm”
“Children (3 and under) – FREE”
Free admission for active military members and up to five family members
“Blue Star Museums (active military members): Free admission for up to five family members”
Caregiver accompanying Individual with accessibility needs
“Caregiver accompanying Individual with accessibility needs: Free with paid admission of Individual with accessibility needs”
FTH Individual Members receive half-price admission for two people; FTH Family Members receive half-price admission for two adults and four children
“FTH Individual Members enjoy half-price admission to QBG for two people”
Completely free admission during the winter months
March visit dates — year not stated; confirm dates and booking deadline with the venue.
“November-March: Free Admission!”
Free admission for up to five family members, not valid on festival days
“Cool Culture: Free admission for up to five family members. Not valid on festival days.”
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