Holiday Train Show
Visitors can watch model trains travel over bridges and through familiar city scenes, navigating past nearly 200 twinkling landmark replicas under the glass of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Each miniature building is meticulously crafted from natural plant parts, including palm fronds, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks. Outside, guests can explore an illuminated mountain-scape filled with additional trains and photo opportunities.
What to Expect
Model trains wind through nearly 200 plant-based replicas of New York landmarks.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Bronx
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
New York Botanical Garden
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and train enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and whimsical
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: On the listed extended evening dates, the Conservatory is open until 8 p.m.; last entry is at 7 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Come on one of the extended evening dates to see the trains and landmark replicas lit up after dark under the Conservatory glass.
- Look for the new One Vanderbilt replica, which joins the lineup this season and is built entirely from natural plant materials.
- Members should reserve ahead for busy days, because reservations are optional only on non-peak weekdays.
- After the Conservatory, head outside to the glowing mountain-scape, where there are more trains and plenty of photo spots.
- Get the All-Garden Pass, which includes the Holiday Train Show, so you're covered for both the show and the rest of the garden.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: a botanical replica of One Vanderbilt, home of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt.
- Extended evening hours on November 27–29; December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20 and 26–30; and January 2.
- Members-Only Preview on November 13.
- Members get free admission every day, with the number of tickets based on membership level.
- Promo code TWOYEAR gives two years of NYBG membership, including the Holiday Train Show and The Orchid Show; it can't be combined with other offers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the miniature buildings made of?
Each of the nearly 200 landmark replicas is made from plant parts like palm fronds, pinecones and cinnamon sticks.
What's new this year?
A botanical replica of One Vanderbilt, home of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. It recreates the tower's tapered shape and SUMMIT's signature features in natural materials.
Is there anything to see outside the Conservatory?
Yes. Outside there's a glowing mountain-scape with more trains and photo spots.
Can we see the show lit up after dark?
Yes, on extended evening dates: November 27–29; December 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20 and 26–30; and January 2.
Do members need to reserve?
Members get free admission every day, and how many tickets they get depends on their membership level. Reservations are recommended, but they're optional on non-peak weekdays.
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