(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Sold Out) Beethoven String Quartet Opus 130 & Grosse Fugue
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e924a62.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}The Calidore String Quartet Presented in partnership with Death of Classical The Long Story Composed in the final years before his death, Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 130 remains to this day one of the most mysterious and revelatory works ever set to score. Beethoven had been deaf for decades when ... Read more
(Canceled) Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
This tour has been canceled due to anticipated heavy rain. Click here to view additional dates for Discover Green-Wood. Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover ... Read more
(Sold Out) Moonlight Tour
Join other fearless trekkers to explore Green-Wood’s intriguing monuments and unforgettable Catacombs under the glow of the full moon. Historian Jeff Richman leads these immensely popular walking tours, which begin at sunset and are accompanied by the ethereal and atmospheric sounds of live accordion music. Buy your tickets soon; these tours always sell out. Price: ... Read more
The Moth Mainstage
Rain date: Thursday, September 28th The Moth returns to Green-Wood! The much-beloved (and always sold out!) Moth Mainstages are curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with The Moth’s directors.They celebrate the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in ... Read more
Cosmic Connections: Stargazing at Green-Wood
This program has been rescheduled from September 29th to the planned rain date of Saturday, September 30th, due to anticipated heavy rain. Experience an extraordinary evening of stargazing at Green-Wood in collaboration with the renowned Amateur Astronomers Association. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the night sky as you join fellow astronomy enthusiasts for ... Read more
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.
Meet Your Green Neighbors
This tour has been rescheduled from September 24th to October 1st due to anticipated heavy rain. Whether you’re a budding botanist or simply enjoy wandering through Green-Wood, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable diversity of plants at every turn. But can you put a name to those fascinating photosynthesizers? Learning how to identify local flora can ... Read more
Open Doors
This event has been rescheduled from September 24th to October 1st due to anticipated heavy rains. Step into the secrets of the past with an afternoon exploring some of the Cemetery’s most impressive and elaborate nineteenth-century mausoleums. Peek beyond the ornate gates of these stately stone structures to view exquisite stained glass, intricate architecture, and ... Read more
FREE FILM: NYC – Opening Party
You have probably noticed the Airstream parked outside Green-Wood’s Gothic Arch. What's going on? FREE FILM : NYC, organized by WORTHLESS STUDIOS, is taking up residency at the Cemetery for the month of October. The Airstream-darkroom will travel to different neighborhoods over the next year and a half to provide both an artist studio and community space ... Read more
(Canceled) Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits
This instance of Green-Wood's Greatest Hits has been canceled due to can unforeseen scheduling conflict. For future instances of this tour, click here. Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: Anaïs Maviel
In the middle of Green-Wood lies a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York City’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experience. Our 2023 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: Anaïs Maviel
In the middle of Green-Wood lies a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York City’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experience. Our 2023 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: Anaïs Maviel
In the middle of Green-Wood lies a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York City’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experience. Our 2023 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer ... Read more
Concert in the Catacombs: Anaïs Maviel
In the middle of Green-Wood lies a cavernous underground space rarely open to the public. The Catacombs is not just a place of rest for the departed, it is also the setting for New York City’s most distinctive and atmospheric musical experience. Our 2023 Concert in the Catacombs series is curated by acclaimed experimental singer ... Read more
Green-Wood After Hours
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... Read more
Green-Wood After Hours
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... Read more
(SOLD OUT) Stranger Than Fiction Trolley Tour
Embark on a journey into the realm of the extraordinary, where captivating stories defy belief and enigmatic characters await. Uncover the mysterious life of John Lockitt, whose secret marriage was announced on the same day as his death. Delve into the fascinating tale of Mollie Fancher, the "Brooklyn Enigma," who was alleged to have survived ... Read more
Meet the Bees (Green-Wood Members-Only Beehive Tour)
Join our beekeeper, Nick Hoefly, for an onsite exploration of Green-Wood’s beehives! Get an “in-hive” look at the incredible behaviors of honey bees, from colony workings, to gathering nectar, to producing honey. You’ll discover what it takes to be a beekeeper as you learn about hive tending and the ancient process of harvesting honey. Prepare ... Read more
Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
Join our expert tour guides aboard our temperature-controlled trolley to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery this is your opportunity to discover its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! You will tread where George Washington and his troops fought in ... Read more
(Sold Out) Gay Gothic: Love, Loss, and the Hereafter
This event is sold out. Make sure you never miss out on tickets again. Green-Wood members get access to tickets before the general public. Join today. In celebration of LGBTQ History Month, explore what death and memorialization have looked like for queer people throughout Green-Wood’s 185-year history on this special walking tour led by Close ... Read more
Green-Wood After Hours
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... Read more
Green-Wood After Hours
Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public. ... Read more
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.
Fun with Fungi: Mushroom Walk for Kids
Green-Wood is a special place for fungi of all kinds—from the deadly to the delicious! Venture into Green-Wood’s extensive woodlands to encounter all types of fascinating fungi: amanita, russula, boletes, puffballs, jellies, even tiny ascomycetes (“dots on sticks,” an often overlooked but ubiquitous fungi that, though difficult to identify, are fascinating to study). Learn how ... Read more
Meet Your Green Neighbors: Walk for Kids
Taking your family for a walk around Green-Wood, you’re bound to see all kinds of plants at every turn. But can you put a name to those radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees? No worries, all you need is a little guidance! Join Molly Nash Rouzie, an expert plant watcher with a certificate in ... Read more
Birding in Peace
Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.
Green-Wood’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, as well as the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
