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After such a harsh winter, you deserve a little sunshine. ​

Our Spring Guide welcomes you back to the garden. From snowdrops to cherry blossoms, the season is a rush of dazzling moments that disappear quickly. By scrolling through this guide, you'll know when your favorite plants are in bloom, what programs to look forward to, and how to make the most of this gorgeous season in the garden. 

Garden Must-Sees from April to June

Make a beeline to see these plants while they're in full bloom.

Daffodil Hill

Peaks from ​late March to April
Brilliant shades of yellow and orange cover half an acre as over 30,000 daffodils bloom, kicking off the season with a terrific show of color. 

Cherry Bowl

Peaks in early April
Pink, cherry blossoms rustle along branches and cover the ground, transforming the Temple of Love into a romantic oasis. 

Rhododendron Walk

​Peaks in early May 
Brilliant pink, orange, and red rhododendrons fill this forested garden in bright swathes of color between the Ornamental Vegetable Garden and the Ruin Garden. 

Lilac Border

Peaks around mid-May
The lilac's fragrant, purple flowers burst into bloom along the Walled Garden's western wall, creating a dazzling multi-sensory experience that lasts for a few short weeks.

From wisteria to bluebells, there's so much more to see.
​Follow us on Instagram and Facebook or check this page again to learn when other jaw-dropping displays burst into bloom. 

See the garden in spring

Take a deep breath and remember the sunny days heading our way. If you want help remembering, click the video to get a taste of what's to come as the weather gets warmer.

Photos and videos courtesy of John Jacono, the gardener and photograph extraordinaire that runs our Instagram and Facebook. 

Hear Music in the Amphitheater

Get Outdoors and Into the Garden

Explore the Garden

Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, our skilled docents will open your eyes to a new side of Untermyer Gardens. 
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Garden tours are offered every Sunday at 11:00 AM and rotate between three different themes: the President's Tour, History, and Seasonal Highlights. 
Explore the garden on your own with our digital tours, powered by Bloomberg Connects.
Take the whole family on an adventure with our magical scavenger hunt.

Learn From an Expert

Take a class with our esteemed gardeners and visiting experts to better care for your garden, take better pictures with only your phone, find your yoga flow, and discover wildlife living in the garden.

Discover Art From Around the World

From medieval Persian poetry to statues of Hudson Valley artists, discover the stunning art that complements the garden's flowering displays. Take a class or explore the gardens' artwork on your own.
Stay tuned to see the artists performing in this year's 2026 Minnie Untermyer Concert Series. Click here to see last year's line-up.

Have Fun with the Whole Family

Discover the garden's magical corners, see birds of prey up close, and make a flower crown to wear around the garden! There's so much to do with the whole family this spring. 
Ready to set off on an adventure to discover the hidden creatures and corners of Untermyer Gardens? Click here to take the sphinx's quest.
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Calendar

Click through the calendar to discover when our classes, tours, and concerts are taking place.  

Scenes from the garden in spring

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​your spring photos!

Keep Untermyer Gardens Thriving

Support from visitors like you has enabled the Conservancy to restore two-thirds of the garden in only 15 years. Now that we've transformed so much of the garden, we have to care for it. 
If the garden is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Conservancy. Your donation is crucial for ensuring the garden continues to thrive while remaining free for all. 
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