Queens · Historic destination
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main Street · Queens, New York City
A garden descended from the 1939 World’s Fair combines historic plantings, themed gardens and environmental education.
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NYFE Summary
The garden grew from Gardens on Parade, a horticultural exhibit at the 1939–1940 World’s Fair. Local residents saved and expanded the display after the fair. The garden moved to its present Main Street site in 1961.
Two blue atlas cedars brought from the fair’s plantings still stand beside the tree-shaped entrance gate. The grounds now cover 39 acres. Garden paths and educational programs connect the living collections with the cultures and communities of Queens.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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