The Palm House

The Palm House is a distinctive event venue within Brooklyn Botanic Garden, offering organisers a glass-enclosed setting surrounded by the Garden’s landscapes. It is suited to weddings, receptions and other private or corporate gatherings, with the venue experience extending beyond the main room to outdoor Garden locations and Lily Pool Terrace.

For weddings, couples can arrange a garden ceremony, welcome guests for cocktails on the terrace and hold their seated reception inside the Palm House. The venue can accommodate up to 250 seated guests, or up to 220 with a dance floor, and up to 275 guests for a standing reception. The glass architecture gives the space a strong connection to its botanical surroundings while providing an indoor location for dining and dancing.

Food and beverage service is provided by the Garden’s exclusive catering partner, Union Square Events. Organisers can work with its team on menus and service, with catering minimums varying according to the date and season. Tables, chairs, linens, tableware, a dance floor and bar set-up are among the in-house items available for events. Couples hosting a wedding must also engage an insured professional event planner to coordinate external suppliers and on-site logistics.

Beyond weddings, the Garden’s event facilities serve private celebrations and corporate functions. The Palm House offers organisers a memorable Brooklyn setting for bringing guests together, with public transport connections nearby and paid parking available in the area. The venue’s combination of greenhouse architecture, garden surroundings, outdoor gathering space and dedicated event catering makes it a considered option for celebrations that call for a garden atmosphere in the city.