A spectacular 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades in the Bronx, Wave Hill's vibrant landscape is one of the most beautiful spots in New York City. Hours                                                                                                     Tuesday–Sunday April 15–October 14: 9am–5:30pm October 15–April 14: 9am–4:30pm Closed Mondays except Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Greenhouses 10am–Noon, 1–4pm

View Map of the Gardens       Download Winter 2011–12 Map & Guide     Download Self-Guided Tree Tour Brochure       Metro-North One-day Getaway Take advantage of year-round, discounted round-trip rail fare and admission to Wave Hill.

Glyndor Gallery    10am–4:30pm.  View More Information The Shop at Wave Hill    10am –4pm Katchkie Truck Food Service    NEW  Winter Hours 10am –4pm, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday only Tours Free guided tours of the gardens begin at the Perkins Visitor Center Sundays at 2pm. Guided group tours are also available. View More Information

Target Free Days Saturdays Free 9am to noon year-round Tuesdays Free all day November–April,  July, August Free 9am to noon May, June, September, October     For our religiously observant visitors

Admission

Free to Members and children under 6

$8 Adults

$4 Students and Seniors 65+

$2 Children 6+

Parking

Onsite: $8 per vehicle
Nearby offsite parking is free with continuous, complimentary shuttle van service.
Free weekday parking onsite for Wave Hill Members in January, February and March!   Become a Member

Train and Subway Shuttle Van Service & Schedule

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 van seats 10; cannot accommodate large groups.

Train

Metro-North Railroad Riverdale Station: Meets northbound trains at 45 minutes past the hour, from 9:45am to 4:45pm; returns visitors to the Riverdale station departing Wave Hill’s front gate at 20 minutes past the hour, from 12:20 to 5:20.

Subway

West 242nd Street #1 Station: Meets visitors directly in front of Burger King at the terminus of the #1 subway train hourly at 10 minutes past the hour, from 9:10am to 4:10pm; returns visitors to the terminus of the #1 subway train departing Wave Hill’s front gate on the hour, from noon until 5pm. Passenger pick-up and drop-off are on the west side of Broadway.

Groups

All groups of 12 or more individuals must reserve in writing in advance of their visit. Group visits may be booked for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only. For more information or to make a reservation, contact groups@wavehill.org. Click here for information about guided tours of Wave Hill.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are located in the onsite lot; access license plate or valid government-issued permit required.

The Perkins Visitor Center, Wave Hill House, Glyndor Gallery, the Great Lawn and the Flower Garden are accessible. Wheelchairs are available on request at the Perkins Visitor Center and Wave Hill House. An all-terrain, manually operated wheelchair is also available, thanks to the generous support of The Morris P. Leibovitz Foundation.  It accommodates up to 250 pounds. For use, visitors should inquire at the front gate upon arrival.

Trained guide dogs are permitted. A courtesy cart is available on request at the front gate. For further information, contact 718.549.3200 or visitorservices@wavehill.org.

Guidelines For Your Visit
To ensure the safety of our visitors, gardens and plant collection, and to enable all visitors to enjoy the gardens, please follow the following rules. Visitors unable to comply with these rules will be asked to leave the property.

Visit the Katchkie Truck in front of Glyndor Gallery for a light meal or refreshments, or a picnic in the Picnic Area next to Glyndor Gallery. Food is not permitted outside these areas.

Wave Hill is a smoke-free environment.

Organized gatherings and private events of any kind are not permitted on the grounds of Wave Hill. This includes meetings, workshops, clubs, classes, birthday parties and anniversaries. Tables in the Picnic Area are there for general use by our visitors and may not be reserved.

To protect our lawns and other garden areas, please use only Wave Hill benches and chairs. No blankets, please!

Please do not climb trees, pick flowers or take plant material.

We welcome your trained guide dog, but ask that other pets be left home.

Let’s all appreciate the quiet: Please use headphones with your radio, CD player or cellphone.

Enjoy the gardens and lawns, but please leave your ball, rollerblades, kite and Frisbee at home. We encourage you to bicycle to Wave Hill, where you can find bike racks near the Front Gate. Bicycles and tricycles are not allowed beyond the parking lot.

Photography and video recording are permitted at Wave Hill for private use only. Wedding shoots require written permission and may also require a fee. Inquire for written permission and fees required for commercial photography.

Tripods or easels may be used on the grounds, except in the Flower Garden, Wild Garden, Greenhouses, Dry & Herb Gardens and Alpine House.