The New York Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Show never fails to disappoint, and this year’s show is no exception. The visual style is deliberate. “Orchidelirium” harks back to the era when orchid mania swept Victorian England with such intensity that it required a new word to describe it. The spectacular centerpiece of the show, above, is a “mountain” of volcanic rock and orchids built over a cleverly-hidden structure of steel and chicken wire.

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Couture Fashion Week has presented a series of couture and luxury fashion shows. A models walk the runway during the presentation of the 2014 couture collection. Designers take to the runway some of their creations for 2014.

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The New York Botanical Garden boasts one of the world\’s greatest collections of plants. You can explore 50 diverse gardens and plant collections across 250 acres of year-round beauty throughout the National Historic Landmark landscape, including 30,000 magnificent trees. A wonderful journey into the country in the heart of an urban center. The gardens are always so lovely to visit, any time of the year.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closed Mondays (except Federal Holidays, like Memorial Day, Labor Day)
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas

Grounds-Only Admission
Adults $10
Seniors: $5
Students (with valid ID): $5
Children (2-12 years), $2
Children under 2: Free
Members: Free

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