Lightscape

Lightscape is a one-of-a-kind winter light show that takes advantage of the natural beauty of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s landscapes, trees, water features, architectural details, and paths to create a magical, otherworldly experience in the winter Garden. As youenter Lightscape, you will again find an illuminated fountain show in the pond of the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, a beloved installation that has been reimagined and reprogrammed for 2024. Trees along the trail are illuminated to highlight their natural beauty. Also returning for 2024, and once again taking advantage of BBG’s large lawns, is Winter Reflections by ITHACA. This expansive installation that covers the entirety of Cherry Esplanade with a breathtaking moving light and music show is back by popular demand and has been reconfigured to feature the towering contemporary tree sculpture at the south end of the Esplanade. Making its debut in 2024 is Ribbon Tunnel by Culture Creative, a kaleidoscopic and captivating installation near Bluebell Wood that will immerse visitors in a multicolored, prismatic light experience. Winter Cathedral by Mandylights, an iconic Lightscape sight, returns for a fourth year, welcoming visitors to walk through an immersive tunnel of thousands of warm lights. Visitors will also stroll past giant, fantastical sculptures like Singularity by Squidsoup, a 26-foot-high sphere with over 6,000 individual points of lights, and ethereal new pieces such as Butterfly Effect by Masamichi Shimada & Light Art Collection on Lily Pool Terrace.

Sensory-Friendly Early Entry: December 18 and January 3 at 4 p.m.

See website for complete schedule.

Photo Credit: Brooklyn Botanic Garden