KUSAMA FAQs

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature opens to the public Saturday, April 10, 2021 and closes Sunday, October 31, 2021.

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature is on view exclusively at NYBG. Across NYBG’s 250-acre landmark landscape, the depth of Kusama’s lifelong fascination with the natural world will be revealed through multiple installations. The exhibition also debuts four new works created by the legendary artist, including a monumental pumpkin sculpture and her first-ever obliteration greenhouse. These works have never been publicly exhibited, and many others in the exhibition will be on view for the first time in the United States. NYBG’s expansive landscape offers a singular Kusama experience.

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature remains largely unchanged both in terms of the works exhibited as well as the underlying themes of the exhibition.

Interior access to Kusama’s new immersive installation, Infinity Mirrored Room—Illusion Inside the Heart (2020) begins August 3. Tickets go on sale to the public on June 24.

Effective September 1, 2021:

In accordance with New York City Executive Order 225, all visitors ages 12 and older must show valid proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for entry to indoor exhibition spaces and facilities, and all dining venues.

• Visitors over the age of 18 must also supply official identification displaying name and photo or date of birth.
• Visitors who do not supply valid proof of vaccination and ID are only permitted entry to outdoor gardens and restrooms.
• Children under the age of 12 who are accompanied by a vaccinated adult may enter indoor exhibition spaces and facilities, and all dining venues.
• All visitors are required to wear face coverings indoors and in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden and the Edible Academy.

NYBG continues to monitor CDC, state, and city guidelines.

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Garden capacity limits have been lifted and social distancing may not always be possible during your visit.

Visitors will be admitted to the Garden every hour. Advance purchase of a timed-entry ticket is recommended to guarantee admission; KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass tickets do sell out. Visitors who purchase in advance will receive a confirmation e-mail and option to print or download a mobile ticket. You should plan to arrive at the Garden at the time on your ticket.

No. You may arrive up to one hour after your ticketed entry time.

As long as you arrive within one hour after your ticketed entry time, your ticket is valid for admission. If you arrive at the Garden more than one hour late, we will do our best to accommodate you, but we cannot guarantee admission.

While you must arrive at the Garden within one hour after your ticketed entry time, you may enjoy the Garden grounds for as long as you please during regular hours of operation.

You can buy a ticket to the Garden on-site, however, we recommend advance purchase of a timed-entry ticket to guaranteed admission.

Tickets are now available for visit dates through the end of the exhibition on October 31, 2021.

Please note: Tickets are limited and may sell out; we recommend purchasing early.

All tickets can be reserved through your Corporate Member portal beginning March 11 at 10 a.m. ET. If tickets for your desired date and time are sold out, you may purchase regular tickets through the public website.

For more information on ticket pricing and types, visit the Ticketing Page.

All tickets are non-transferable. Official KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass tickets can only be purchased in advance at nybg.org. KUSAMA Garden Pass tickets may also be available through approved third-party partners. Beware of buying tickets through unapproved third-party sellers, as they may not be authentic. If you purchase your tickets through an unauthorized source, NYBG will not be able to guarantee your entry.

If you purchased your tickets online, you can choose to print your tickets at home or present your tickets on your mobile device. If you reserved your tickets over the phone with a ticket agent, you can retrieve your tickets at any Garden ticket window by giving the reservation number and name on the order. Garden staff reserve the right to ask for ID.

Yes, all children, regardless of age, must have a ticket for entry to the Garden.

If you purchased your tickets online, you will receive an Order Confirmation e-mail with a link to view or print your tickets. You can also retrieve your confirmation from the order lookup webpage. Enter the e-mail address and phone number used at the time of purchase and select search to view your orders and tickets.

Please allow a few minutes for the Order Confirmation e-mail to arrive. If the e-mail has not arrived after 15 minutes, check your Spam or Junk Mail folder. If the Order Confirmation e-mail is not in either of those locations, your confirmation can be retrieved from the order lookup webpage. Enter the e-mail address and phone number used at the time of purchase and select Search to view your orders and tickets.

No, go green! If you purchased your tickets online, you can access your mobile tickets on any smartphone or mobile device through your Order Confirmation e-mail. We do not require that you print your tickets, but you must present a valid mobile ticket for entry. If you are issued a Reservation Number for Will-Call, you must provide this number at any ticket window to retrieve your tickets.

No, tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-transferable. All events are rain or shine. Tickets are void after date/time specified on the ticket and after initial entry. NYBG has the right to refuse, revoke, or limit admission in its sole discretion at any time. Review ticket terms & conditions here.

No, tickets are not eligible for exchange or refund. Ensure you carefully review your order before you finalize it.

Yes, if tickets are available for the same date you originally purchased. Please e-mail ticketingsupport@nybg.org for information on upgrading your tickets. Please note, you may be charged an exchange fee.

All tickets are non-transferable. Official KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass tickets can only be purchased in advance at nybg.org. KUSAMA Garden Pass tickets may also be available through approved third-party partners. Beware of buying tickets through unapproved third-party sellers, as they may not be authentic. If you purchase your tickets through an unauthorized source, NYBG will not be able to guarantee your entry.

Yes, for reservations, rates, and availability, please call the Group Sales office at 718.817.8687 or e-mail groupsales@nybg.org.

Yes, after entering the Garden, visitors must present their printed or mobile tickets to staff. In order to ensure all guests have the best possible experience, you will be asked to present your ticket for scanning at various locations throughout your visit.

Up to four people can enter the Infinity Mirrored Room at once. At this time, you will only be admitted into the Infinity Mirrored Room with members of your own party. Note that all procedures are subject to change.

Infinity Mirrored Room access is sold as a separate ticket in addition to a KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass or KUSAMA Garden Pass. You must purchase one of these tickets for entry to the Garden. At the time of purchase, you will be given the option to add an Infinity Mirrored Room ticket if one is available.

No. Infinity Mirrored Room interior access is only available to ticketholders with a separate Infinity Mirrored Room ticket.

Please arrive at the Garden at the entry time specified on your KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass or KUSAMA Garden Pass ticket. Once you arrive, you may experience the exhibition in whatever order you like. However, for guaranteed access you must be in line to view the Infinity Mirrored Room at least 90 minutes before the Garden closes.

Personal photography is permitted inside the Infinity Mirrored Room. Tripods, monopods, easels, selfie sticks, and lighting equipment are not permitted. We ask that you not touch the interior of the room.

For the safety of the artwork, most personal items aside from phones or handheld cameras are prohibited inside the Infinity Mirrored Room, including, but not limited to: bags, backpacks, and purses; strollers and umbrellas; tripods, monopods, easels, selfie sticks, and lighting equipment; all food and beverages. Storage will be provided to stow your belongings while you are inside and will be monitored by Visitor Services staff. Strollers are prohibited inside the Infinity Mirrored Room; stroller parking will be available.

A ramp is provided at the Infinity Mirrored Room. Standard sized manual wheelchairs (24 inches wide) are able to enter the Infinity Mirrored Room. Wider wheelchairs may not be able to enter, however, a manual wheelchair is available for visitors if needed at the Infinity Mirrored Room.

The Infinity Mirrored Room is an immersive installation in an enclosed space. Visitors who are uncomfortable with sudden changes in light, darkness, bright colors, flashing lights, small spaces, or repeating patterns should bypass this experience.

As a Member, you already have an online account. All you need to do is create your password. To do so, visit nybg.org/account and find the Create/Forgot Password link. Enter the information associated with your Membership and check your e-mail for a link to set your new password. If you attempt to log in with an e-mail address that is not associated with your Membership in our records, the system will not recognize you. To add your preferred e-mail address to our system, please call 718.817.8703, and we will be happy to assist you. If you already have a Member login but have forgotten your login information, you will need to reset this information prior to March 5. See step by step instructions here.

Visit nybg.org/account and find the Create/Forgot Password link. Enter the e-mail and name associated with your Membership and check your e-mail for a link to set your new password. If you do not receive the password reset e-mail, or you do not know the e-mail address associated with your Membership, please call the Membership office at 718.817.8703, and we will be happy to assist you.

Entering your Member login is the only way to access tickets at the Member rate. If you add tickets to your cart without entering your login information, and then are required to login, you will need to go back and add Member tickets to your cart. It is possible that in the interim, the tickets you had selected will sell out. We recommend that all Members log in prior to March 5 to verify their account details, which will help ensure a smooth ticket-purchasing experience.

Individual Members are entitled to 1 adult ticket; Dual, 2 adult tickets; Family, 2 adults and 5 children; Friends & Family and Supporting, 3 adults and 5 children; Contributing and Sustaining, 4 adults and 5 children. Garden Patrons, 6 adults and 6 children. These limitations apply to both KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass and KUSAMA Garden Pass tickets.

You may purchase up to 6 additional tickets per transaction at the regular rate.

Yes, a special Members-Only Preview Day will take place on April 9. Visit nybg.org/kusama for more information.

In addition to complimentary KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass admission, Patrons will have exclusive access to private events throughout the run of the exhibition. Invitations to these events will be sent to Patrons directly via mail and/or e-mail. For more information about becoming a Patron, please call 718.817.8553 or visit nybg.org/patron.

Guest passes can be redeemed for KUSAMA Garden Pass tickets. Members can redeem their pass at any ticketing booth upon arrival, advance reservations are not required for a KUSAMA Garden Pass ticket. Members will be required to present your guest pass(es) and your valid Membership Card or photo ID. Guest passes are not valid for KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass tickets.

Yes, each pass can be used for free parking once. If you do not bring your pass with you, you will be required to pay half-price (no refunds). Parking passes are only valid with an active Membership, and you will be required to show your Membership Card to the parking attendant. Parking at the Garden is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, and is not guaranteed. We strongly encourage the use of public transportation—it is also good for the planet! See “Getting to the Garden” below.

Members of participating gardens and arboreta can receive two free KUSAMA Garden Pass tickets upon presentation of a valid membership card. Subject to availability; valid for redemption on-site only. NYBG Members are eligible for complimentary KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass tickets every day. Join today for access to these special benefits and more! Memberships can be purchased online at nybg.org/membership

No, Memberships and Membership benefits—including discounted or free tickets, parking passes, and Membership Cards—are non-transferable.

No, Memberships and Membership benefits—including discounted or free tickets, parking passes, and Membership Cards—are non-transferable. A second proof of identity may be requested by Garden staff. Member benefits are for the cardholder(s) only.

No, while Members enjoy free tickets, they do not have “skip-the-line” access to the exhibition.

The Garden is located in The Bronx, New York. Our address is 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458.

NYBG is easily accessible via Metro-North Railroad and by subway (B, D, and 4 trains to Bedford Park Blvd. Station and 2 train to Allerton Ave. Station). NYBG is only 20 minutes from Grand Central Terminal to Botanical Garden Station on Metro-North’s Harlem local line.

Public transportation, taxi, or other rideshare services are recommended to avoid parking delays. Drop-off and pickup location for these services is 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458.

Detailed directions can be found here.

Parking is available at the Garden (2900 Southern Blvd.) and at the NYBG Parking Garage (401 Bedford Park Blvd). Parking is $20 per vehicle and is not included with admission. Active Members with a valid parking pass and Members at Supporting level or above receive free parking, as available, with valid Membership Card. Parking is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, and is not guaranteed.

We recommend using public transportation, taxi, or other rideshare services to avoid parking delays.

Face coverings are required indoors, at the Edible Academy, and at the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, regardless of vaccination status. NYBG will continue to monitor CDC, state, and local guidelines.

Garden capacity limits have been lifted and social distancing may not always be possible during your visit.

Yes. Hand sanitizing stations are available at a variety of locations throughout the Garden. Visitors may also wash their hands at any of our five open restroom facilities.

Possibly; KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature is a popular exhibition and you may be asked to wait to enter certain spaces. Queues may be in place with wait times varying by day and location, but rest assured your access is guaranteed with a valid ticket.

Ticketholders should plan to spend a few hours at the Garden.

No. If you purchased a KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass ticket, we recommend beginning your experience in the Visitor Center and proceeding to the Mertz Library Building before visiting the Haupt Conservatory. KUSAMA Garden Pass ticketholders are welcome to explore the exhibition at their own pace and in their own order.

KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass ticketholders can access KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature installations that are both outdoors and indoors. KUSAMA Garden Pass ticketholders can access the outdoor installations of the exhibition. The Garden’s 250 acres are open in all weather conditions, so we ask everyone to be prepared for outdoor exploration. Please plan your attire accordingly.

Yes, after entering the Garden, visitors must present their printed or mobile tickets to staff. In order to ensure all guests have the best possible experience, you will be asked to present your ticket for scanning at various locations throughout your visit.

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature is open to all ages. All children, regardless of age, must have a ticket for the exhibition, and children under two are free of charge. Tickets include access to the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden where fun, science and art activities are offered throughout every season. During KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature, a special program called Kids Get Cosmic! will be offered. Children are also invited to roll up their sleeves and help tend the gardens at NYBG’s state-of-the-art Edible Academy.

Note that in select KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature installations, you can expect to experience darkness and changes in light levels, bright colors, flashing lights, enclosed spaces, and repeating patterns. A full experience can take a few hours, and may include waiting time to access certain spaces. We recommend reading through the “Know Before You Go” section to ensure that the KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature experience suits your family’s needs.

Yes, on Thursdays in July & August, KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature will be on view until 9 p.m. NYBG Shop and the Pine Tree Café will also remain open until 9 p.m. The last Tram Tour will depart at 5:30 p.m.

The Garden does not have coat-check facilities and certain items are prohibited in various indoor spaces. We recommend that you travel light and plan to spend time outdoors. See more guidelines here.

We invite you to enjoy the array of food and beverages that can be purchased at the Pine Tree Café. Outside food and drink must be consumed at the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions. Food and drink are not permitted in or around any KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature installations.

Strollers are allowed throughout the Garden grounds with the exception of Flower Obsession (2020) obliteration greenhouse, the Mertz Library Building, Haupt Conservatory, Ross Gallery, and the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden Discovery Center. Stroller parking is available at these locations.

Bags larger than 11” x 15” x 9” may not be brought into the KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature immersive installations. NYBG does not offer bag or coat-check facilities. Please follow instructions from NYBG staff at all times, as this policy may change in order to ensure a safe and free flow of guests.

You are welcome to take personal, non-flash photography. Make sure to tag us in your photos with #KusamaNYBG. Photography is not permitted in the Mertz Library Building Gallery. Tripods, monopods, easels, selfie sticks, and lighting equipment are not permitted in the Conservatory, Library Building, Ross Gallery, and KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature immersive installations.

Please follow the below photography guidelines:

• Stay on the paths: do not enter planted areas or water features and do not climb trees or rock outcroppings. Do not impede visitor movement by blocking off paths or redirecting access in any way.
• Preserve our plants and art installations: do not touch, pick, climb, or otherwise damage them.
• Multiple changes of clothes for personal use photo or film shoots are not permitted unless you have received permission through a Garden Permit.
• Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without the express written permission of NYBG Public Relations.

All NYBG buildings, seasonal exhibitions, and tour vehicles are accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, and personal 3- and 4-wheeled electric scooters. However, due to the Garden’s naturally varied topography, portions of the historic landscape may be inaccessible. An Accessibility Guide with recommended wheelchair routes is available at the Garden or can be downloaded here. Learn more about accessibility and read our Service Animal Policy here.

Yes, wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the Leon Levy Visitor Center, Mosholu Entrance, East Gate, and Bedford Park Gate. Reservations are not accepted. An ID must be left with Visitor Services. Suggested wheelchair routes are outlined in the Accessibility Guide (available at the Garden or download here). NYBG does not offer electric scooters, golf carts, or private transport services.

While the Tram Tour does pass some KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature installations, it is not intended to transport visitors to specific installations. Instead, the Tram Tour travels across the Garden grounds and provides an overview of the Garden history and collections. Access to the Tram Tour is included in KUSAMA Garden & Gallery Pass tickets.

KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature features immersive, multisensory installations. Note that in select installations, you can expect to experience darkness and changes in light levels, bright colors, flashing lights, enclosed spaces, and repeating patterns.

Yes, our Group Sales office is happy to help customize a visit to suit your needs. Call us at 718.817.8687 or e-mail groupsales@nybg.org for more information.

Yes, our Group Sales office is happy to assist you in creating a one-of-a-kind experience. For custom packages, and private viewing rates and availability, please call the Group Sales office at 718.817.8687 or e-mail groupsales@nybg.org.

Yes. At this time, we offer individually prepared boxed lunches, as well as meal vouchers to enjoy the variety of options at the Pine Tree Café. Outdoor seating is available on a first-come first-served basis. Please call the Group Sales office at 718.817.8687 or e-mail groupsales@nybg.org.

K–12 school groups may visit select portions of KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature. Advance registration and payment are required for all programs. Capacity restrictions apply at specific locations. Read about planning your school visit here.

Pre-K–8: To register your class, e-mail childed@nybg.org or call 718.817.8181.
High School: To register your class, e-mail groupsales@nybg.org or call 718.817.8687.

High School groups must staff one adult for every ten students. K through Grade 8 groups must staff one adult for every seven students. Pre-K groups must staff one adult for every five students.

Yes! School groups are welcome to eat their pre-packed lunches at the Clay Family Picnic Pavilions, which is located near the School Group Entrance. Groups are not allowed at the public dining venues on Garden grounds. There are no indoor school group dining facilities due to capacity limitations.

Yes, all school group visits require a reservation. Please note that some areas of the Garden are not accessible for self-guided groups. For Self-Guided Activity Guides, click here.

Pre-K–8: To register your class, e-mail childed@nybg.org or call 718.817.8181.
High School: To register your class, e-mail groupsales@nybg.org or call 718.817.8687.