Old Westbury GardensDescriptionOld Westbury Gardens invites visitors of all ages for guided tours of Westbury House and Gardens, in-depth tours of the formal gardens, school visits, children's programs and events, family programs, museum exhibits, classic car shows, indoor and outdoor classical concerts, summer concerts, slide lectures, book signings, horticultural demonstrations and workshops, Scottish Games, botanical arts and gardening classes, and Master Gardener- and Educator-led Talks & Tours of topics relating to horticulture, art, history, design and architecture.
Old Westbury Gardens is located on 160 total acres; 88 acres of formal gardens, tree-lined walks, grand allées, ponds, statuary, and architectural follies surround the house. It is considered as the finest English garden in the United States. The plantings include historic varieties, new hybrids, and experimental plants. This vast profusion of blooms recaptures the essence of the garden as the family enjoyed it during the early twentieth century.
Getting ThereOld Westbury Gardens is located at 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, New York, between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and Jericho Turnpike (New York Route 25), approximately 20 miles east of New York City.
From the Long Island Expressway: Take the LIE (I-495) to Exit 39 (Glen Cove Road). Follow the service road east for approximately 1.1 miles, turn right onto Old Westbury Road and continue 0.4 miles. The Gardens’ gate is on the left.
From the Northern State Parkway: Take the Northern State to Exit 32 (Post Avenue). Bear left at end of exit ramp and turn left onto Post Avenue heading north. Turn left onto Jericho Turnpike (Route 25) and turn right at the first light onto Old Westbury Road. The Gardens’ gate is on the right.
From the Long Island Expressway: Take the LIE (I-495) to Exit 39. Turn left onto Glen Cove Road (Garden City) at end of exit ramp, cross over expressway, and immediately turn left onto the service road. Follow the service road east for approximately 1.1 miles, turn right onto Old Westbury Road and continue 0.4 miles. The Gardens’ gate is on the left.
Entrance FeeGeneral Admission for the House and Gardens: $10.00
Over 62: $8.00
Children 7-12: $5.00
Children 6 and under: Free
Members: Free.
Operating HoursWestbury House and Gardens are open every day EXCEPT TUESDAYS, from April 16th to October 31st from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., with the last vehicle allowed onto the property at 4:15 p.m.
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