Flower Power brings the spirit of the 1960s to the New York Botanical Garden, exploring how flowers became symbols of peace and love through plants, art and colorful installations.
What to expect
In and around the Haupt Conservatory, lush planting meets flower sculptures and psychedelic color. Decorated VW buses add to the installations across the grounds. The exhibition connects hippie culture with nature and the social changes of the era.
The story continues in the Mertz Library Gallery through art and photography from the 1960s and 1970s, including work by Andy Warhol, Joe Brainard, Milton Glaser and Corita Kent. Fashion and historical materials explore how flowers became part of a much wider cultural movement.
The exhibition is part of a daytime visit with an All-Garden Pass. Additional programs such as workshops or musical activities run on their own schedules and may require separate booking.
Good to know
Allow time for both the conservatory and the gallery. They tell different parts of the story, and the combination makes the visit more interesting.
Leave room for a walk through the garden too, and wear comfortable shoes.
