Birding in Peace
.stk-wme5rva{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-wme5rva.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it ... Read more
Meet Your Green Neighbors
.stk-8sxtv1m{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-8sxtv1m.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} Whether you’re a budding botanist or simply enjoy wandering Green-Wood’s roads and paths, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable diversity of plants at every turn. But can you put a name to those radiant blooms, lush leaves, and towering trees? Learning how to identify the local flora can ... Read more
Gardens as Cosmic Terrains
@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-aac31fa.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important}}An Installation in the Catacombs by Heidi Lau @media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-e40822c.ugb-heading{margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:20px !important}}May 7 - July 10, 2022Saturdays and Sundays11:00am-5:00pm This installation has been extended through July 10th due to popular demand! Heidi Lau became Green-Wood’s first-ever artist in residence in 2021 and her installation in the Catacombs is ... Read more
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-lmxswuc{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-lmxswuc.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! On this walking ... Read more
(Canceled) Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
.stk-7spo2ug{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-7spo2ug.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} This event has been canceled. You can buy a ticket for another date using the Get Tickets button. Join our expert tour guides aboard Green-Wood’s trolley to explore the Cemetery’s historic landscape and most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to Green-Wood, this is your ... Read more
Green-Wood After Hours
.stk-g2swnv7{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-g2swnv7.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 ... Read more
(Canceled) Birding in Peace
.stk-pa9ghe9{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-pa9ghe9.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 official birding checklist will be made available to all attendees, or you can print it ... Read more
GREEN-WOOD’S GREATEST HITS
.stk-syvu5xc{max-width:490px !important;min-width:auto !important}@media (min-width:769px) and (max-width:1024px){.stk-syvu5xc.stk-block-image{float:none !important;margin:2.5em !important}} 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 highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! On this walking ... Read more
Death Café
Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe Death Café is inspired by the centuries-old European salon (or café), an informal gathering to discuss philosophical, political or scientific ideas. In 2011, British entrepreneur Jon Underwood brought this concept to discussions of the most universal topic of all: death. Underwood’s intention was to provide an opportunity to “increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.” Today, there are over 4,400 Death Cafes in 26 countries around the world.
Watching Birds at the End of the World: Dress Rehearsal
The Long Story Opera superstar Anthony Roth Costanzo will take a short break from the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic to join us in the Catacombs. Performing the one-night-only world premiere of Aaron Siegel’s Watching Birds at the End of the World, he’ll be accompanied by leading percussionist Sae Hashimoto on vibraphone. Siegel’s ... Read more
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.
