New York Botanical Garden’s annual Orchid Show is returning this February for its 22nd annual iteration The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, and this year it’s transporting guests to the vibrant setting of Mexico!
Each year, the New York Botanical Garden showcases one of the world’s most fascinating flowers in a special Orchid Show that takes over and completely transforms the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory for three months.
Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán (1902–1988) will inspire the bold, multicolored arrangements of orchids, immersing guests in a paradise of tropical beauty without ever leaving the Bronx. The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism will showcase the fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry amid awe-inspiring displays of orchids and other eye-catching supporting plants such as succulents including cacti and agave.
NYBG invites visitors to wander through lush landscapes in all their vivid glory, with thousands of flowers showcasing diverse ecosystems and rich culture. A press release writes:
Barragán was a leading force in defning Mexican modernist architecture, adapting international ideas and trends using the organic textures, bright colors, and native fora of Mexico. Visitors will stroll among thousands of orchids, bringing the textures and forms of Barragán’s style to life with fountain features and colorful walls and lattices.
To add to the good news, Orchid Nights will return to NYBG on select evenings during the Orchid Show. On these nights, guests 21+ can enjoy a picture-perfect outing with access to the exhibition after dark with music, dancing, food, and drinks on select dates including:
🌸 February 15
🌸 March 8, 15, 22, & 29
🌸 April 5, 12, 19, 25, & 26
Be sure to make some time in your busy schedule to catch this stunning NYBG Orchid Show that promises bold colors and a celebration of Mexico’s rich botanical history and will take us colorfully into spring! The exhibit will be on display from February 15th through April 27th, 2025. Don’t miss the chance to experience it for yourself!
🗓 February 15th – April 27th, 2025
📍 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx