Toddler Takeover at the Green-House
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Move over, big kids! On Tuesday mornings, it’s toddler time at the Green-House. Bring your little ones to the most fun pop-up play zone in Sunset Park for a morning of open play and sensory exploration. Activity stations will vary for each program. Got a train enthusiast? They’ll love the Cemetery’s toy vehicles! A budding builder? Our foam mausoleum blocks are perfect for tiny architects. Junior scientists can interact with bug specimens, bird puppets, magnifying glasses, and more.

Come hang out with fellow parents and caregivers while your children explore, create, and play. Don’t forget your strollers, snacks, and playful spirit!

Price: Free

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Presented in partnership with Park Slope Parents

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the registration process, that is the last ticket available.

Know Before You Go:

Tickets: Due to program popularity and limited space, registration is required.

Recommended for ages 1 to 4 years old. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Where To Go: This program takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is ADA-accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com.

Before New York: Opening Lecture with Dr. Eric W. Sanderson
2026-06-23 18:00 - 20:00
Presented by Green-Wood, Organized by the New York Botanical Garden

Courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden

Discover Brooklyn as you’ve never seen it. In this lecture, Dr. Eric W. Sanderson uncovers Brooklyn’s historical ecology and shows how its original forests, wetlands, and waterways inform today’s challenges related to flooding, climate resilience, and environmental justice.

This lecture accompanies Before New York: A Traveling Pop-Up Exhibition, presented in partnership with the New York Botanical Garden, on view in the Green-House Atrium from June 11th through July 20th.

Click here to register on NYBG’s website.

The Green-House

From 6pm to 6:30pm, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Before New York exhibition.

The lecture will follow in the Green-House classroom.

Exhibition Funding:  United States Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Toddler Takeover at the Green-House
2026-06-25 10:00 - 11:30
Credit: Jonah Parker

Move over, big kids! On Tuesday mornings, it’s toddler time at the Green-House. Bring your little ones to the most fun pop-up play zone in Sunset Park for a morning of songs, stories, and sensory exploration. Got a train enthusiast? They’ll love the Cemetery’s toy trolleys! A budding builder? Our foam mausoleum blocks are perfect for tiny architects. Junior scientists can interact with bug specimens, bird puppets, magnifying glasses, and more.

Come hang out with fellow parents and caregivers while your children explore, create, and play. Don’t forget your strollers, snacks, and playful spirit!

Price: Free

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Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the registration process, that is the last ticket available.

Know Before You Go:

Tickets: No registration required. Drop in and join us. Seating and activities are first come, first served.

Recommended for ages 1 to 4 years old. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Where To Go: This program takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is ADA-accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com.

TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour
2026-06-26 15:30 - 16:30
In partnership with The Brooklyn Public Library

Kick off the weekend with story time and crafts at Green-Wood! Settle in for an hour of captivating read-alouds followed by a creative hands-on activity. Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library, these sessions are led by Kidsmobile Librarian Michaela Donahue, who brings wonderful book selections perfect for young readers. Once a month, the Library’s Bookmobile will be parked right outside, giving you the chance to check out additional titles related to the day’s theme. It’s a perfect way to discover new favorites, spark imagination, and enjoy quality time together. Don’t have a library card yet? Sign up and get one on the spot!

Price: Free

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Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the registration process, that is the last ticket available.

Know Before You Go:

Tickets: No registration required. Drop in and join us. Seating and activities are first come, first served.

All ages, recommended for 5+ and caregivers. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Where To Go: This program takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is ADA-accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com.

Green-Wood After Hours
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-04 19:30 - 21:30
Explore Green-Wood under the night sky, where the Cemetery transforms after dark. Discover the stories of remarkable New Yorkers who shaped history and culture and end the evening with rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space few ever see.

Price: $30 / $24 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

BEFORE PURCHASING YOUR TICKET, PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Last Saturdays: Open Classroom
2026-06-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-29 12:00 - 15:00
Mark your calendars for the last Saturday of every month! May through November, the Green-House hosts free, drop-in activities for all ages, featuring two hands-on ways to explore the art, history, and nature of Green-Wood. Design a monument, investigate a nature discovery table, record your family history, or create a painted masterpiece. Each gathering offers something different, but the goal remains the same: to spark curiosity and help families connect with each other and the Cemetery.

Price: Free

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Check back regularly as we’ll add more seasonal themes throughout the year. Here’s what we have lined up so far:

May 30th – Explore art and nature activities inspired by artist Jean Shin’s earthwork Offering in Green-Wood’s Main Entrance Meadow and Celadon Landscape installation in the Green House.

June 27th – Happy Pride and Caribbean Heritage Month! Celebrate Green-Wood residents Jean-Michel Basquiat, Emma Stebbins, and Paul Jabara through collaborative art projects.

Know Before You Go:

Tickets: No registration required. Drop in and join us. Seating and activities are first come, first served.

All ages, recommended for 5+ and caregivers. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Where To Go: This program takes place at the Green-House (750 Fifth Avenue), near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street.

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-House is ADA-accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com.

Discover Green-Wood Trolley Tour
2026-06-27 13:00 - 15:00
Credit: Green-Wood Staff

Hop on board our cozy, warm trolley for an expert-led tour of Green-Wood’s historic landscape and some of the Cemetery’s most intriguing permanent residents. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, this is your chance to experience 478 acres of art, history, and nature. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his troops during the Battle of Brooklyn; visit the grave of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of America’s greatest artists; and discover so much more!

Price: $30, $24 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

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Birding in Peace
2026-06-28 06:00 - 07:30, 2026-07-05 06:00 - 07:30
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Before our gates open to the public, this early morning walking tour provides special access to discover the many birds that call Green-Wood home, at least temporarily.

Throughout the season, you’ll witness an ever-changing display of wildlife. April brings pine warblers, woodpeckers, and thousands of migrating songbirds among the blooming magnolias and dogwoods, while herons gather at the glacial ponds. May and early June offer peak birding with over 163 species passing through, including ruby-throated hummingbirds and wood warblers. Summer sees young red-tailed hawks taking flight, along with abundant butterflies and dragonflies. By late July, the first migratory birds begin their journey south.

Price: $20 / $16 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Grave Beginnings: Green-Wood by Trolley
2026-06-28 11:00 - 12:00
Credit: Maike Schulz

Discover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free hour-long trolley tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this accessible introduction takes you on a leisurely ride to hear about notable residents, including Auguste Renouard, the “Father of modern-day embalming”; industrialist William Colgate, whose legacy extends far beyond soap; scientist John Draper, a pioneer in photography and chemistry; and more. The tour also highlights other influential individuals who contributed to the city’s cultural, scientific, and civic life.

Price: Free

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

This tour series is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the trolley by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley can accommodate up to two wheelchairs. However, the trolley may make stops where passengers are encouraged to disembark in areas that are not wheelchair accessible. If you need accommodations for any reason, please contact our staff before reserving tickets at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. To accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, please contact us at least one week in advance.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Moonlight Tour
2026-06-29 20:30 - 22:30
Credit: Evan Rabeck

There’s no better way to experience Green-Wood than by moonlight. Walk alongside fellow night owls through winding paths and hidden corners, as the stories of the Cemetery’s most extraordinary residents come alive around you—triumphs, scandals, romances, and legacies etched in stone. Whether it’s your first visit or your twentieth, this is Green-Wood like you’ve never seen it before.

Price: $30 / $24 for members

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

DEATH CAFE
2026-06-30 18:30 - 20:00
Credit: Jothan Cashero

The Death Cafe is a simple yet powerful idea: bring people together to openly discuss one of life’s greatest truths—death. With thousands of chapters in over 90 countries, Death Cafes are informal gatherings designed to “increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives.” There’s no set agenda, but conversations might explore topics like burial vs. cremation, green burials, planning funerals and celebrations of life, or personal experiences with grief.

Join us at the Cemetery’s Modern Chapel to share your thoughts, hopes, and questions in a safe, welcoming space—over tea and pastries.

Free. Registration required. Please consider a $10 donation to the Green-Wood Historic Fund so that we can continue to offer more death education programs like this throughout the year.

Price: Free

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Know Before You Go:

Where To Go: This program will take place at the Modern Chapel near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Modern Chapel is not fully ADA compliant; however, accommodations for entrance can be made for visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com.

Green-Wood on Wheels: Stroller-Friendly Tour
2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:30
Green-Wood’s stunning landscapes, where history, nature, and community come together. Designed for parents and caregivers, this tour offers the perfect blend of discovery and connection as you uncover fascinating stories and serene beauty at a relaxed, easy-going pace. Meet fellow explorers, enjoy the outdoors, and experience why this Brooklyn landmark is an unforgettable destination for all ages.

Price: Free

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Walking Tour(see details below)

Presented in partnership with Park Slope Parents

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. Only one space may be reserved per person.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Green-House on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (750 Fifth Avenue) all dates except June 3. On June 3, please check in with Green-Wood staff at the Gothic Arch, up the hill from our Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: This walking tour follows a route designed for gentle movement over mostly even terrain. However, some areas of the Cemetery include hills, grass, and uneven paths that may be challenging to navigate. The route is not fully ADA-compliant. We strongly recommend wearing suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety & Comfort: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Restrooms are available at the start and end of the tour, but not along the route. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 2 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

The Revolution Continues: Brooklyn’s Black Trailblazers
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00
Credit: Green-Wood Staff

Celebrating the Black pioneers of Brooklyn, this trolley tour honors the trailblazers at rest in Green-Wood who shaped art, activism, music, and medicine.

Visit the memorials of revolutionary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, civil rights leaders Grace Nail Johnson and James Weldon Johnson, mathematician Charles L. Reason (the first Black college professor in the United States), and other visionaries whose legacies live on in the ongoing fight for equality.

Price: Free

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Offered as part of Green-Wood’s America250 celebration, this tour explores themes that reach beyond the Revolutionary War to examine the broader American experience. Through these stories, we reflect on how the struggle for liberty has shaped generations throughout American history and continues to influence our future.

This trolley tour is offered for free to make Green-Wood’s rich history more accessible to the public.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the registration process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA-accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

America250: Fourth of July Walking Tour at Green-Wood
2026-07-04 10:30 - 12:00
Travel back to the summer of 1776 and explore Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The cemetery’s rolling hills were once the site of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the war and a turning point in the fight for independence.

On this 90-minute walking tour of Green-Wood, you’ll learn how American forces under George Washington narrowly escaped defeat near Battle Hill, and how this early loss ultimately strengthened the revolutionary cause. We’ll also visit the graves of veterans and others who lived through the war to explore varied experiences and perspectives on this revolutionary era.

Price: Free

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Walking Tour(see details below)

This tour series is presented as part of America250 at Green-Wood.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-768-7300 or events@green-wood.com. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

America250: Fourth of July Family Trolley Tour at Green-Wood
2026-07-04 13:00 - 15:00
Travel back to the summer of 1776 and explore Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The Cemetery’s rolling hills were once the site of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the war and a turning point in the fight for independence.

On this family-friendly trolley tour of Green-Wood, you’ll learn how American forces under George Washington narrowly escaped defeat near Battle Hill, and how this early loss ultimately strengthened the revolutionary cause. We’ll also visit the graves of veterans and others who lived through the war to explore varied experiences and perspectives on this revolutionary era.

Price: Free

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

This tour series is presented as part of America250 at Green-Wood.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

This program is designed for children, ages 4 and older, and their families.

Children MUST be accompanied by an adult, and adult ticket holders MUST be accompanied by a child. Adults and children (ages 2 and older) are required to register tickets. Maximum of four children per adult chaperone.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name. Children under 2 are free and require no ticket; however, they must be seated on their guardian’s lap during the trolley tour.

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA-accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

America250: Fourth of July Trolley Tour at Green-Wood
2026-07-04 15:30 - 17:30
Explore Green-Wood’s Revolutionary War history on a Fourth of July trolley tour through the site of the Battle of Brooklyn!

Travel back to the summer of 1776 and explore Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The Cemetery’s rolling hills were once the site of the Battle of Brooklyn, the largest battle of the war and a turning point in the fight for independence.

On this 2-hour trolley tour of Green-Wood, you’ll learn how American forces under George Washington narrowly escaped defeat near Battle Hill, and how this early loss ultimately strengthened the revolutionary cause. We’ll also visit the graves of veterans and others who lived through the war to explore varied experiences and perspectives on this revolutionary era.

Price: Free

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

This tour series is presented as part of America250 at Green-Wood.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

BEFORE RESERVING YOUR SPOT, PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-768-7300 or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Grave Beginnings: Walking Green-Wood
2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:30
Credit: Evan Rabeck

Discover Green-Wood’s stunning landscape and remarkable history on this free 90-minute walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this introductory tour takes you on a leisurely walk to hear about the lives of pioneering figures such as physicians Abraham and Mary Putnam Jacobi; scientist Eunice Newton Foote, considered the first to discover greenhouse gases; and inventor and artist Samuel Morse, who revolutionized long-distance communication.

The tour also highlights other influential individuals who contributed to the city’s cultural, scientific, and civic life.

Price: Free

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Walking Tour(see details below)

This tour series is funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation’s Science, Society & Culture division.

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1 or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 135 & Jeff Scott World Premiere
2026-07-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00
Poiesis Quartet

We return to the vaulted stillness of the Green-Wood Catacombs for the final completed string quartet of Beethoven – the luminous and enigmatic String Quartet in F major, Op. 135.

Composed just months before his death, Op. 135 stands apart from Beethoven’s other late quartets. Where some rage against fate or reach toward the infinite, this final work feels like a resolute whisper – intimate, questioning, and unexpectedly serene. Beethoven inscribed the opening of the final movement with an enigmatic statement: “Must it be? It must be.” In these final pages, Beethoven doesn’t shout into the abyss; instead, he embraces and converses with it.

Price: $90, $72 for members

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On-Site Event(see details below)

In a powerful counterpoint, Beethoven’s Op. 135 is paired with the world premiere of Jeff Scott’s Tapestry of the Beloved Beatified, a ritual of remembrance honoring the activists Marsha P. Johnson, Harvey Milk, Sylvia Rivera, and Jeanne Manford. Too often marginalized by history, their lives rise here not as symbols of struggle, but as radiant, deeply human presences–defiant, compassionate, and enduring. Scott’s score unfolds through shifting textures of chant, whispered testimony, and expanding polyphony, at moments breaking into speech-like utterance, as if memory itself were finding its voice.

Performing this singular program is the Poiesis Quartet, named one of The New York Times’ Performances of the Year in 2025. Praised for their precision, warmth, and fearless programming, Poiesis has established itself as one of the most compelling young ensembles on today’s stage, and we’re honored to bring their elemental, urgent music-making to the intimacy of the catacombs.

Member Discount: Green-Wood and Death of Classical members receive 20% off the above ticket price.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow all instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and ambassadors.

Where To Go: Check-in begins 15 minutes before your ticketed start time and ONLY takes place at the Arch near the Main Entrance on Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street). There are no paper or e-tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Food and Drinks: We will start with a 45-minute reception at the Modern Chapel to enjoy a tasting of cocktails by Via Carota and snacks (all free!), and the beauty of the Cemetery, before the program begins. Tasting is for those 21 years of age or older with proof of ID.

Early Evening Performance (6pm): Arrive for check-in at the Gothic Arch no later than 6:45pm.

Twilight Performance (7:30pm): Arrive for check-in at the Gothic Arch no later than 8:15pm.

Accessibility & Safety: Please note that the Catacombs are a historic structure and not ADA-compliant. Access requires ascending and descending stairs. We strongly encourage attendees to dress for the conditions of the Catacombs, which can be cooler than the outdoor temperature.

A Little More About Accessibility & Safety: Attendees may travel to the Catacombs on foot or by trolley. The walk takes about 20-30 minutes, and includes hilly and uneven terrain. Proper footwear and flashlights are strongly recommended. The Green-Wood trolley is ADA-compliant, but the Catacombs are not. If you have any questions or concerns regarding disability-related accommodations for this program, please call (718) 768-7300 or email events@green-wood.com.

Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the event is canceled.

Striking Likenesses Trolley Tour
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00
When The Green-Wood Cemetery opened in the early nineteenth century, posthumous portraiture was a powerful and popular art form, an intimate way to preserve the presence of the recently departed. These moving likenesses forged a tangible bond between the living and the dead, transforming grief into enduring beauty.

On this captivating walking tour, discover the remarkable sculpted and engraved portraits that immortalize some of Green-Wood’s permanent residents. Many were created by the era’s leading artists, including Daniel Chester French, John Quincy Ward, and Charles Calverley. Along the way, expert guide, Allison Meier, will reveal how the Victorian fascination with images of the dead extended beyond the cemetery gates—from painted memorial portraits to poignant postmortem daguerreotypes.

Price: $30, $24 for members

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Trolley Tour(see details below)

Please note that if only 1 ticket shows as available during the purchase process, that is the last ticket available.

Before Purchasing A Ticket, Please Note:

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place by the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

Accessibility & Safety: The Green-Wood trolley is wheelchair-accessible and ADA-compliant. However, please note that some stops where you may get off the trolley are not ADA-accessible. Before reserving tickets, we encourage visitors to contact our staff with any questions regarding accommodations and accessibility for trolley tours. In order to accommodate a wheelchair or other mobility aid on the trolley, arrangements must be made in advance. Please call 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or email events@green-wood.com.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to exit quickly during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10.

Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Meet the Bees (Members and Hive Sponsors Only)
2026-07-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 12:30 - 14:00
Join our beekeeper, Nick Hoefly, for an on-site exploration of Green-Wood’s beehives! Get an “in-hive” look at the incredible behaviors of honeybees, from colony workings to gathering nectar to producing honey. You’ll discover what it takes to be a beekeeper as you learn about hive tending and the ancient process of harvesting honey. Prepare to be amazed by these industrious creatures and the artistry and science of beekeeping!

Protective gear will be provided, but this event may not be suitable for those with bee sting allergies. Participants will need to sign a safety and liability waiver at the start of the tour in order to participate. This event is intended for adults, but kids 10 and up may attend with a legal guardian who can sign the waiver on the minor’s behalf. Tickets are required for all participants, including kids.

Price: $20 for members, $30 for non-member guests

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In-Person Event(see details below)

Current 2026 season Beehive Sponsors are eligible for tickets to this tour. Please email contactus@green-wood.com to get access to tickets (limit 2 per sponsorship).

Location: Meet by the Gothic Arch at the Main Entrance (Fifth Avenue & 25th Street) to check in. The group will then walk to the beehives with our beekeeper.

Before Purchasing Your Ticket, Please Note:

Attendees must follow ALL instructions and guidance from Cemetery staff and volunteers.

Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.

Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).

For Your Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. For other disability-related accommodations, contact us at 718-210-3080, ext. 1, or events@green-wood.com. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 10. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.

A Little More About Safety: Unless there is a medical emergency, it may be difficult to easily exit during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.

Refunds and exchanges: Ticket sales are final. No exchanges or refunds unless the tour is canceled. If a rain date is scheduled, tickets will be honored only on that date.

Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor the weather throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until at least 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

Your membership must be active at the time of the event. Each member is allowed a number of member tickets in line with their membership benefits. Purchases that do not follow these guidelines may be canceled and refunded. Please click here to view ticket allowances for members-only events.

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