Directions to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 | 718-623-7200
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Public Transportation
By subway*
2 or 3 to Eastern Parkway—Brooklyn Museum station; B or Q to Prospect Park station; 4 to Franklin Avenue; S shuttle to Prospect Park station. (The B train does not run on weekends.)
By bus*
Lorimer Street B48 to Franklin Avenue; Flatbush Avenue B41 to Empire Boulevard; Prospect-Lefferts Gardens/ Greenpoint B43 to Empire Boulevard/ Washington Avenue; Crown Heights/Cobble Hill B71 to Brooklyn Botanic Garden; St. Johns Place B45 to Washington Avenue; Bay Ridge B16 to Empire Boulevard.
* There may be unexpected changes in service. Check the New York City Transit Service Advisories page.
By Automobile to Brooklyn
Manhattan Bridge
From bridge straight ahead on Flatbush Avenue to arch at Grand Army Plaza; then 2/3 around circle to Eastern Parkway (keep library on right); 1 block to right onto Washington Avenue (Brooklyn Museum on corner).
Brooklyn Bridge
From bridge straight ahead several traffic lights to left onto Atlantic Avenue; 1 mile to right onto Flatbush Avenue; straight ahead on Flatbush Avenue to arch at Grand Army Plaza; then 2/3 around circle to Eastern Parkway (keep library on right); 1 block to right onto Washington Avenue (Brooklyn Museum on corner).
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
From bridge straight ahead to Route 278; exit at 38th Street; left onto Fourth Avenue; 2 miles to right onto Union Street; 5 blocks to arch at Grand Army Plaza; cross plaza to Eastern Parkway (keep library on right); 1 block to right onto Washington Avenue (Brooklyn Museum on corner).
Belt Parkway
Exit at Ocean Parkway (7B); 5 miles (past Church Avenue) onto Prospect Expressway; take 8th-7th Avenue exit; first right onto Eighth Avenue, 1 mile to right on Union Street; 5 blocks to arch at Grand Army Plaza; cross plaza to Eastern Parkway (keep library on right); 1 block to right onto Washington Avenue (Brooklyn Museum on corner).
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE)
Exit at Kent Avenue; follow service road (Park Avenue) alongside and then under the expressway five blocks; left onto Washington Avenue for 1 3/4 miles.
Long Island Expressway
Take the LIE westbound to the BQE westbound; exit at Kent Avenue; follow service road (Park Avenue) alongside and then under the expressway five blocks; left onto Washington Avenue for 1 3/4 miles.
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Exit at Bushwick Avenue; left at 3rd traffic light onto Eastern Parkway; 3 miles to left onto Washington Avenue (Brooklyn Museum on corner).
Train and Trolley
LIRR
LIRR to Flatbush Avenue/Atlantic Avenue Station. Connect with Q or 2 train or B41 bus.
Trolley
The Heart of Brooklyn Trolley operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, Noon–5 p.m. It stops at many of Brooklyn's cultural institutions and is free. More information.
Parking
There is a visitor entrance and attended parking (for a fee) at 900 Washington Avenue. Parking lot opens at 8 a.m. There is no overnight parking. Buses only when space permits.
| Time | Bus | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1st hour | $6 | $3 |
| each add'l hour | $3 | $2 |
| over 6 hours | $20 (maximum) | $12 (maximum) |
Brooklyn Lodging
A listing of accommodations near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is available online.