Taiwan: A World of Orchids / 台灣：蘭花世界

Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13, 9am to 5pm

Sunday, August 14, 9am to 4pm*

Welcome to the ninth annual Taiwan: A World of Orchids exhibition, in partnership with the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in New York (TECO-NY)! In this three-day weekend at Queens Botanical Garden, immerse yourself in a stunning display of over 750 pots of orchids and experience Taiwanese art and culture! Make orchid crafts; watch diabolo yo-yo tricks, Chinese calligraphy, and a tea ceremony; ask our orchid expert about orchid care, listen to ancient storytelling, and so much more. And don't forget to shop our orchid sale throughout the weekend! On Sunday, 4:30 to 6:30pm, come for our Post-Exhibit Orchid Sale, where you can take home an exquisite beauty from the exhibit.

Pricing

Your admission supports Queens Botanical Garden, the place where people, plants, and cultures meet! QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Entry to Taiwan: A World of Orchids is included in Garden Admission, and is to be paid at Garden Entrance:

• Members 會員 Los miembros 회원 – $0
• Adults 成人 Adultos 성인 – $6
• Seniors (age 62+) 長者(62歲+) Adultos mayores (edad 62+) 노인 (나이 62+) – $4
• Students with ID 持學生證學生 Los estudiantes con ID 학생 ID소지 – $4
• Children (ages 4 to 12) 兒童(4歲至12歲) Niños (4 a 12 años) 어린이 (4 세 ~ 12세) – $2
• Children (age 3 and under) 幼兒(3歲或以下) Los niños (3 años o menos) 어린이 (3세 이하) – $0

*Note: Free hours are suspended on Sunday, August 14. $15 Parking rate in effect Saturday and Sunday.

More: queensbotanical.org/orchids

See below for a detailed program schedule (subject to change).

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

***Schedule times vary each day and are subject to change.*** Visit our website for the latest details: queensbotanical.org/orchids

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

HEALTH & SAFETY

Reference current health & safety guidelines, found on our website: https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go

CANCELLATIONS

In the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email.

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PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

GARDEN ETIQUETTE

QBG staff strives to provide a place of peace, beauty, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore, enjoy, and be respectful of our plant collections and to be considerate of fellow guests as well. For more guidelines on garden etiquette, visit our website: https://queensbotanical.org/etiquette.

GETTING TO QBG

By public transportation, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus.

For driving directions and more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions

PARKING

Parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For more information: https://queensbotanical.org/directions

ABOUT QBG

QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit www.queensbotanical.org or call (718) 886-3800.