Bugging Out!

caterpillar on plant

At least 950 species—and counting—of insects and spiders have been sighted in Green-Wood. (A number we have thanks to the observations of citizen scientists on iNaturalist!) Herbivores and carnivores, pollinators and parasites, beneficial and detrimental, beautiful and, sometimes, frightening—the Cemetery’s smallest, most ephemeral life-forms provide a fascinating wealth of learning opportunities. Price: $25, and $20 … Read more

Green-Wood’s Greatest Hits

Battle Hill monument

Join our expert tour guides to explore Green-Wood’s historic landscape and visit its most fascinating permanent residents. If you have never been to the Cemetery, this is your opportunity to discover the highlights of some of its 478 acres of art, history, and nature! On this walking tour, you will tread where George Washington and … Read more

Birding in Peace

bird perched on monument

Before our gates open to the general public, birding expert Rob Jett leads these peaceful early morning walking tours to discover the many birds that make Green-Wood their home—at least temporarily.

The Moth Mainstage

moth logo and green-wood gates

Rain date: Thursday, September 28th  The Moth returns to Green-Wood! The much-beloved (and always sold out!) Moth Mainstages are curated events featuring five tellers who develop and shape their stories with The Moth’s directors.They celebrate the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human … Read more

(SOLD OUT, RESCHEDULED) A Night at Niblo’s Garden

niblo lakeside performance

This event is officially sold out. There is no waitlist and no tickets will be sold at the door. Due to inclement weather, this event will take place on the scheduled rain date: Saturday, July 15th. Ticket buyers will be notified via email. Green-Wood’s ever-popular Victorian extravaganza is back! Enjoy an enchanted evening of nineteenth-century … Read more

Exploring George Washington’s “First Oval Office” (Free Member Event)

child tent staking

Take a step back in time and into George Washington’s “First Oval Office!” Join us, in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, to pitch a full-scale replica of General Washington’s Revolutionary War headquarters. You’ll work together with living historians to hammer stakes and hoist walls, while learning everything this tent and its furniture … Read more

(Canceled) Green-Wood After Hours

sunset cemetery silhouettes

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

Green-Wood After Hours

sunset cemetery silhouettes

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

Green-Wood After Hours

sunset cemetery silhouettes

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

Rooftop Films Presents: Rooftop Shots – Closing Night 2023

bee flower frame grab

One last night of summer breezes, bittersweet tales of closings and commencements, and a final fête in the cemetery. Let’s bid farewell to the summer and another incredible Rooftop season with a captivating finale of our favorite short films. This collection of stories plumbs the depths of the human experience, the familiar and uncanny, through … Read more