New York Botanical Garden

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In the past 15 years, The New York Botanical Garden has invested $600 million to repair and improve its century-old infrastructure, create world-class horticulture exhibitions, expand renowned adult and children's education programs, develop scientific research programs and projects with worldwide impact on environment and conservation policy, and create an endowment.

Since its founding in 1891, The New York Botanical Garden has been a vital component of New York City's cultural landscape. Dedicated to collecting and disseminating knowledge about plants and their diversity, evolutionary history, and benefit to human life, the Garden is among the premier botanical gardens in the world. The Garden's unparalleled programs in plant research and discovery, public horticulture, and children's education have earned The New York Botanical Garden the status as America's Garden.

The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants located at Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road. It is easy to reach by Metro-North Railroad or subway.

The New York Botanical Garden is located on property owned in full by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. A portion of the Garden's general operating funds is provided by The New York City Council and The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The Bronx Borough President and Bronx elected representatives in the City Council and State Legislature provide leadership funding.

Website: http://www.nybg.org/