The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory of the New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden's Enid A. Haupt Conservatory in the Bronx is the largest Victorian glasshouse in the country. It is the focal point of the New York Botanical Garden where most of the botanical shows take place. The conservatory was designed by Lord and Burnham Co. The design was modeled after the Palm House at the Royal Botanic Garden and Joseph Paxton’s Crystal Palace in Italian Renaissance style. Groundbreaking took place on January 3, 1899 and construction was completed in 1902. The building was constructed by John R. Sheehan under contract for the New York City Department of Parks. Since the original construction, major renovations took place over the years.

The New York Botanical Garden's ORCHID SHOW: On Broadway

Orchid display inspired by the Walter Kerr Theater in Manhattan

Orchid chandelier, a floral interpretation of the majestic chandelier at the Eltinge Theatre during Broadway's Golden Age.

Orchids and lights

The New York Botanical Garden's Library Gallery

The New York Botanical Garden's orchid show, "Orchid Show: On Broadway" opened yesterday at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Tony Award-winning set designer SCOTT PASK and image-maker DREW HODGES brought together over 300 types of orchids and created displays with dramatic curtains, chandeliers and arcades reminiscent of Broadway's iconic theaters including the Walter Kerr Theater and the New Amsterdam Theater. On a limited engagement, the NYBG Orchid Show is the largest orchid exhibition in America. The botanical garden's Library Gallery has a special exhibition, "Hirschfeld's Broadway Scrapbook" featuring the Al Hirschfeld's private collection of iconoclastic line drawings of Broadway performers, authors and songwriters. Hirschfeld was one of the most important figures in contemporary caricature.

THE ORCHID SHOW: CUBA IN FLOWER at the New York Botanical Garden

The ORCHID SHOW: CUBA IN FLOWER opened yesterday inside the magnificent Enid A. Haupt Conservatory of the New York Botanical Garden. Cuban-born, Palm Beach-based designer JORGE SANCHEZ recreated Havana in this show with beautiful, exotic and colorful orchids. The orchid show runs through April 11.