The Holiday Train Show Arrives This Weekend!
Posted in Programs and Events on November 11 2014, by Lansing Moore
November 15 marks the long-awaited opening of NYBG’s annual Holiday Train Show®! This beloved holiday tradition is now in its 23rd year, with more trains, more landmarks, and more fun than ever. The Holiday Train Show® is a whimsical reintroduction to New York through a mini-metropolis of landmarks both past and present.
See the monumental Brooklyn Bridge and the unmistakable Statue of Liberty alongside buildings from bygone eras revived as plant-based replicas, such as the original Penn Station and the TWA Flight Center. Admire New York’s most iconic structures as you have never seen them before and explore detailed models of nearby historic gems that may be completely new to you. Throughout the exhibit, more than a dozen large-scale model trains zip along almost a quarter-mile of track, for a thrilling display for the whole family.
Artist Paul Busse and his studio use natural materials such as bark, twigs, stem, fruits, seeds, and pine cones to recreate more than 150 landmarks from across the five boroughs and beyond. The Artist’s Studio showcases how visionary artist Paul Busse and his team craft these amazing small wonders. Busse’s studio spent over 300 hours constructing the model of Kykuit, the historic Hudson Valley Rockefeller Estate that will be on view. For this year only, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, The Artist’s Studio features replicas of the iconic Unisphere, the observatory towers, and the Tent of Tomorrow that were at the New York State Pavilion.
The Garden’s 250 acres will be alight with festive, seasonal programs for all ages. Throughout the run of the exhibit, visitors will enjoy poetry, film, and live music. Kids can participate in wintry crafts and activities. Be sure to come for a poetry reading led by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins on December 13. Check out our full program lineup and pick the best time to bring your family to New York’s favorite train show!
Come celebrate the opening of the Holiday Train Show this Saturday at our Holiday Tree Lighting and kick off the fun with a traditional sing-along.
Advanced tickets are very strongly recommended. The Holiday Train Show® is accessed with timed entry tickets, so be sure to reserve your preferred date and time as soon as possible, as this popular exhibit tends to sell out quickly. For those who want to enjoy the Holiday Train Show® in a more romantic evening atmosphere, we have ten Bar Car Nights scheduled throughout the winter—more than ever before! Get more information about the special music and refreshments available during these ticketed evenings for adults.
