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Queens Botanical Garden — Queens, New York

Queens Botanical Garden

Photo: Epicgenius, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The garden's Visitor & Administration Building seen across the garden grounds. Photographed in March, so the planting beds are dormant.

Queens Botanical Garden in Queens: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults $6; Seniors (62+), students & individuals with disabilities $4; Children (4-12) $2; ages 3 and under free - charged Apr 1-Dec 15 only.

Address43-50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355
HoursTue-Sun 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Apr-Oct) and 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Nov-Mar); closed Mondays except legal holidays (queensbotanical.org)
PricesAdults $6; Seniors (62+), students & individuals with disabilities $4; Children (4-12) $2; ages 3 and under free - charged Apr 1-Dec 15 only
Price notesAdmission is FREE for everyone from Dec 16 to Mar 31. Free hours also apply during the paid season - Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Sundays 4:00-6:00 p.m. per the garden's Culture Pass partner listing (a conflicting Sunday 9:00-11:00 a.m. window appears in another listing; flagged in the research report).
Age notesPricing tiers: Adult; Seniors 62+, students and individuals with disabilities; Children 4-12; ages 3 and under free. A 39-acre garden with a dedicated children's garden.
BookingWalk-up admission at the gate.
Suggested timeAbout 2 hours
ParkingParking lot entrance at 42-80 Crommelin St; the lot fee was not confirmed on official text fetched.
Verified perk: Free admission season and free hoursPer queensbotanical.org, admission is free for everyone from December 16 through March 31 (the garden charges only Apr 1-Dec 15). During the paid season, the garden's Culture Pass partner listing publishes free hours on Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 p.m. and Sundays 4:00-6:00 p.m. (a conflicting Sunday morning window appears in another listing - flagged in the research report).

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.