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Illuminated Drone Show Finale Highlights Evening Viewing of Van Gogh’s Flowers Floral and Contemporary Art Exhibition, Including Music, Performers, and Food and Drinks for Purchase
Bronx, NY—Starry Nights return to the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) on Fridays and Saturdays through September (except for Labor Day Weekend). Six hundred drones light up the sky, conditions permitting, during a dazzling 10-minute drone show finale, the first of its kind at a New York City cultural institution. Starry Nights is an opportunity to view NYBG’s floral and contemporary art exhibition Van Gogh’s Flowers in the glow of evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with music and performers, plus drinks and food available for purchase. The upcoming dates for Starry Nights include July 18, 19, 25, and 26; August 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23; and September 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2025.Starry Nights are ticketed through NYBG’s presenting partner, Fever, $39 for NYBG Members and $49 for Non-Members. For more information, visit www.nybgstarrynights.com.
Experience Van Gogh’s Flowers after dark. The exhibition comes aglow for evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. Within and around NYBG’s iconic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, find yourself surrounded by the botanical beauty that inspired Van Gogh. Wander through a breathtaking lawn of sculptural and real sunflowers, and snap photos of blooming recreations of the artist’s work. Conditions permitting, the nighttime experience concludes with a celebration of Van Gogh’s iconic The Starry Night, featuring a 10-minute illuminated drone show finale sparkling above. Relax to live music and performers evoking the Parisian bistros Van Gogh frequented while you sip a cocktail and enjoy light bites for purchase. Van Gogh’s painted world comes to life as the sun sets on these special evenings at NYBG.
NYBG Shop
Starry Nights: Open until 9 p.m.
NYBG Shop, frequently called the best plant shop in the boroughs by visitors, offers a curated collection of the best indoor and outdoor plants, garden tools and supplies, and pottery. It’s also a one-stop shop for the best Garden inspired gifts and home products from local and independent artisans around the globe. Experience expertly curated and created collections celebrating Van Gogh’s Flowers during regular daytime Garden hours, with extended hours until 9 p.m. on select Starry Nights. Shop online 24/7 at www.nybgshop.org.
Dining During Van Gogh’s Flowers
Throughout the Botanical Garden, opportunities for Van Gogh-inspired refreshment abound. Whether looking for a hearty meal, a sweet treat, a savory nibble, or an inventive handcrafted cocktail, all can find something to whet and satisfy their appetites.
• Pine Tree Café
Starry Nights, open until 10 p.m.
Incorporating French-inspired dishes alongside traditional offerings, the family-friendly menu features artisanal panini, rustic Neapolitan-style pizza, and delicious signature salads, plus sweet treats and snacks.
• Sunflower Bar at the Visitor Center Patio
Starry Nights, open until 10 p.m.
Grab a quick snack, sweet treat, or beverage from this outdoor venue. Offerings include grab-and-go charcuterie boxes, ratatouille grain bowls, ice cold lemonade, and a full bar with specialty cocktails.
• Food Truck
Starry Nights, open until 10 p.m.
This snack stop at the base of Tulip Tree Allée serves up an array of snacks and sweets, plus a curated selection of wines, beers, and specialty crafted cocktails.
About The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the shared planet since 1891. For nearly 135 years, NYBG has been rooted in the cultural fabric of New York City, in the heart of the Bronx, its greenest borough. NYBG has invited millions of visitors to make the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature. NYBG’s 250 acres are home to renowned exhibitions, immersive botanical experiences, art and music, and events with some of the most influential figures in plant and fungal science, horticulture, and the humanities. NYBG is also a steward of globally significant research collections, from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library collection to the plant and fungal specimens in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, the largest such collection in the Western Hemisphere.
The plant people of NYBG—dedicated horticulturists, enthusiastic educators, and scientific adventurers—are committed to helping nature thrive so that humanity can thrive. They believe in their ability to make things better, teaching tens of thousands of kids and families each year about the importance of safeguarding the environment and healthy eating. Expert scientists work across the city, the nation, and the globe to document the plants and fungi of the world—and find actionable, nature-based solutions to the planet’s dual climate and biodiversity crises. With eyes always looking forward, they train the next generation of botanists, gardeners, landscape designers, and environmental stewards, ensuring a green future for all. At NYBG, it’s nature—or nowhere.
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Major Support for Van Gogh’s Flowers is provided by:
Delta Air Lines
Van Gogh’s Flowers is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts
with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Exhibitions in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory are made possible by the Estate of Enid A. Haupt.
The New York Botanical Garden is located at 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10458. For more information, visit nybg.org.
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.
Media Contact: Nick Leshi, nleshi@nybg.org
Image: A 10-minute drone show finale lights up the sky, conditions permitting [NYBG Photos by Marlon Co]