May 25, 2012
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Wave Hill
Bronx, NY 10471
Tel: (718) 549-3200
Fax: (718) 884-8952
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Members and children under 6 free.
Open until 5:30 pm April 15-Oct 14, (and until 9 pm on Wed in June & July)
Closed Mon except Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day
Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Spectacular views of the Hudson River and the Palisades, a vast expanse of green lawns, colorful gardens, woodlands and sky. Wave Hill, one of the country's leading public gardens, is a picturesque and peaceful location for walks, listening to music, viewing art exhibits, learning about the environment, or just contemplating nature from one of the many chairs placed throughout the compound's 28 acres.
The two restored manor houses in this public garden, the older built in 1843, have served as residences for Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt and Arturo Toscanini. Today, they function as a cultural center, offering nature-related programs, and visual and performing arts. There are also five greenhouses, which feature an extensive assortment of tropical and succulent plants.
Foreign-language Programs
Some weekend workshops are offered in Spanish and English, simultaneously.
Wave Hill provides free van service between the front gate and the Metro-North Railroad Riverdale station and the terminus of the #1 subway train at West 242nd Street. Shuttle schedule at www.wavehill.org
Free entry 9 am to noon year-round.
Seniors (65 and older) receive discounted subscriptions and memberships
- Landmark Status: Wave Hill House
- Directions: Subway: 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park - West 242nd Street. A free Wave Hill van meets visitors at the terminus hourly while returning visitors departing the gardens. Passenger pick-up and drop-off are on the west side of Broadway directly in front of Burger King. Shuttle schedules at www.wavehill.org
- ADA Compliant Restrooms
- Disability Access: Visitor Center, Wave Hill House, Glyndor House, the Great Lawn and the Flower Garden are accessible. Wheelchairs available upon request at the front gate and at the reception desk. Trained guide dogs allowed. Handicapped parking in front lot. For more information, please call (718) 549-3200 or e-mail visitorservices@wavehill.org.
- Gift Shops: The Wave Hill Shop carries a selection of gardening, educational and gift items from local artisans working with natural materials.
- On-Site Food: The Wave Hill Café is located in Wave Hill House and offers visitors light fare and a view of the Hudson River and Palisades. Cafe Hours: Tues-Sun 10 am-4:30 pm; Wednesdays in June and July, 10 am-8 pm. Sunday Brunch (reservations by 4 pm Friday before) from 11:30 am-1 pm.
- On-Site Parking: On-site lot, $8 per vehicle. Free offsite lot nearby, with continuous shuttle service to and from the front gate.
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Wave Hill Listings
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Please check full listing for event date and times "Branch Dances" are slow and meditative, yet powerfully communicative performances. Soto works with her team of five dancers and a percussionist to connect body, mind, place and elements to stillness among Wave Hill’s brilliant foliage, sweeping vistas and sculptural trees.
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Family Gallery Tour at Wave Hill
Sat, June 9, 2012 Family Gallery Tours offer an opportunity for children and their parents or caregivers to enjoy looking at and sharing ideas about art. Tours will include discussions and activities about contemporary art that responds to Wave Hill’s Wild Garden.
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Family Art Project -- T’s for Dad and Me
Sat, June 16, 2012 – Sun, June 17, 2012 With fabric markers and special crayons, put your favorite summer image onto a T-shirt that you and Dad will be proud to wear.
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