Brooklyn Botanic Garden

What day is the free admission?

Friday

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Is there a sanctuary for turtles?

Not officially, but there are red eared sliders in the lotus pond in front of the greenhouse and probably the other ones, like by the Japanese garden. The most turtles on "display" are in the Prospect Park Zoo in the duck pond by the Discovery Trail.

When is it free to good ? What days and time?

Fridays from opening to Noon, see their website for more information

Indoor bar b q?

nope. there are a few eateries/restaurants there, but not bbq

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Can we bring food to the BBG and not eat it and save it for when we leave and go to Prospect Park? I want to pack my kids a lunch and eat it with them at Prospect Park afterwards. Can I carry the food through BBG in a closed bag?

yes you can! just cant eat within the grounds

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Can you bring your own food to the BBG? And if you do, is there a place at the BBG that you can eat it or do you have to wait till you leave the BBG to eat? *Their website says no food allowed but I want to pack a lunch for my kids.

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Are visitors allowed to sit on the grass and paint?

I saw a few artists painting but I don't know if you can sit on the grass (ones I saw were on the benches)

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Is okay to do a photo shoot in there ? If so do I have to pay even if i come on a Tuesday?

Visitors may take personal, nonprofessional photographs in all public areas of the Garden, provided they follow BBG's photography policy. Tag #brooklynbotanic when you share!… Read more

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Review Highlights - Brooklyn Botanic Garden

“There are several specialty gardens like the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden and the Cherry Esplanade.”

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