Van Gogh's Starry Nights at NYBG
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/23/2025
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Experience Van Gogh’s Flowers after dark and wander among the botanical beauty that inspired the artist
Enjoy French melodies from a local acoustic quartet evoking the Parisian bistros and Provençal village cafés Van Gogh frequented
Celebrate Van Gogh’s Starry Night as drones dance with light and color (conditions permitting)
Savor handcrafted cocktails and light bites available for purchase
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General Info
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Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Duration: The Garden is open for up to 2.5 hours. We recommend spending 60–90 minutes exploring the exhibition and enjoying the evening atmosphere.
Location: New York Botanical Garden
Age requirement: all ages are welcome!
Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
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Experience Van Gogh’s Flowers After Dark!
Van Gogh’s Flowers comes aglow for Starry Nights, evening outings that capture the twinkling allure of the artist’s nighttime scenery. Within and around NYBG’s iconic Conservatory, find yourself surrounded by the botanical beauty that inspired Van Gogh. Wander through a breathtaking lawn of real sunflowers, and snap photos in front of blooming recreations of the artist’s works.
The nighttime experience concludes with a celebration of the iconic “Starry Night” with a 10-minute illuminated drone show finale sparkling in the night sky—the first of its kind at a cultural institution in New York City—when hundreds of dancing drones transform the sky with light and color (conditions permitting). Relax to live music and performers evoking the Parisian bistros van Gogh frequented while you sip a cocktail or mocktail, and enjoy light bites for purchase. Van Gogh’s painted world comes to life as the sun sets on these special evenings at NYBG – don’t miss it.
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