




After more than three decades, the Holiday Train Show continues to delight as New York City’s favorite winter tradition and a can’t-miss adventure. The timeless magic of rail travel fills NYBG with seasonal cheer as model trains travel over famous bridges and through familiar City settings, bringing nearly 200 twinkling landmark replicas—including new surprises for 2026/2027—to life under the glass of the warm and welcoming Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Get up close to see these miniature masterpieces, each one meticulously crafted from plant parts like palm fronds, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks. Outside, explore a glowing mountain-scape brimming with even more trains and picture-perfect moments. Whether young or old, the Holiday Train Show has sparked wonder in generations of visitors—and it’s the City’s best way to celebrate the season with all your loved ones.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:40 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Explore the Holiday Train Show in the warmth of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Marvel at model trains zipping through an enchanting display of more than 175 famous New York landmarks—imagine the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, and other favorites—each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as pine cones, acorns, and seeds. Then explore the Garden’s 250 acres and 50 gardens and collections at your own pace or by taking a narrated tram tour. Round out your visit with a bite to eat from the Pine Tree Café or enjoy a sit down meal at the Hudson Garden Grill. Also, make sure to stop by NYBG Shop to discover signature items for home and garden, and find new and unusual plants for indoors and out, nature-inspired toys, distinctive personal accessories, exhibition-related items, and more.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Holiday Train Show All-Garden Pass lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Bronx experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $25, adults from $35. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The New York Botanical Garden.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Holiday Train Show All-Garden Pass | 2–3 hours | 3.6 (15) | $35 | |
All-Garden Pass for the New York Botanical Garden | 2–3 hours | 4.6 (75) | $35 | View |
VIP Rockefeller Center Pass: Guided Tour, Rooftop Garden and More | 2 hours | 4.8 (113) | $327 | View |
Podcast Tour New York From Ghost Trains to Sky Gardens | 56 min | — | $7 | View |
Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Admission Ticket | 1–2 hours | 4.4 (32) | $30 | View |
Harlem Heritage Holiday Tour | 2 hours | 4.4 (24) | $39 | View |
Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.4 (52) | $27 | View |