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Palms of the VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Americas Gallery
A hundred majestic Practical Information
palms soar into a Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx River
90-ft (27-m) glass Parkway (Exit 7W).
dome. A tranquil Tel (718) 817-8700.
reflecting pool is Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun (until
surrounded by 5pm mid-Jan–Feb).
tropical plants.
Closed pub hols. & Free all day
Wed & 10am–noon Sat (grounds
only). 7 8 - = Lectures.
∑ nybg.org
5 The Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory consists Transport
of 11 interconnecting q 4, B, D to Bedford Park Blvd.
glass galleries housing @ Bx26.
“A World of Plants,”
including rain forests,
deserts, aquatic plants,
and seasonal exhibitions.
6 Garden Cafe
This is a delightful spot to enjoy
a meal. You can eat outside
on terraces overlooking
beautiful gardens.

7 Jane Watson
Conservatory
Irwin Perennial Garden
Flowering perennials are
arranged in dramatic patterns
according to height, shade,
color, and blooming time.

Tropical Lowland Rain
Forest Gallery

Courtyard Pool

8 Leon Levy Visitor Center
Aquatic Plants and This modern pavilion has a
Vines Gallery shop, a café, and a visitor
orientation facility.

Tropical 9 Tram
Upland Rain The half-hour tour of the
Forest Gallery gardens provides informa tion
about horticultural, educational,
and botanical research programs.
Passengers can alight at a
number of stops to explore
the gardens before reboarding.

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