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Drone Shows and Lego Art: Nab Tickets To NYBG's Summer of Van Gogh Now

Starry Nights-inspired drone shows are coming to the NYBG this summer as part of Van Gogh's Flowers. Rendering courtesy of NYBG
Starry Nights-inspired drone shows are coming to the NYBG this summer as part of Van Gogh's Flowers. Rendering courtesy of NYBG
4/10/25 - By Mommy Poppins News

Looking for a magical, art-filled family outing this spring and summer? Starting Saturday, May 24, Van Gogh’s Flowers takes over the family-friendly New York Botanical Garden—providing the perfect blend of nature, creativity, and hands-on fun for kids and parents alike!

Tickets for this event, which includes botanical and contemporary art pieces, spectacular drone shows inspired by The Starry Night, and a Lego Botanicals Flower Truck, are now on sale.

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Walk through fields of living and sculptural sunflowers, just like the landscapes Van Gogh painted, and marvel at larger-than-life floral art from contemporary artists, including Cyril Lancelin and Amie Jacobsen. Kids will love the colorful displays and selfie spots among irises, roses, and installations. Opening weekend includes a chance to visit a blooming flower truck with Lego surprises and a build-your-own sunflower activity!

On select weekends, visitors can join in Plein Air Drop-In and Paint sessions and experience Starry Nights—special tickets required—with music, food, and dazzling Van Gogh-themed drone shows—a first for an NYC cultural institution.

The immersive exhibition runs through Sunday, October 26, 2025, and promises an unforgettable adventure through art and nature!

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