Wave Hill
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, offering sweeping views of the Hudson River and Palisades from its hilltop location, alongside acclaimed horticultural displays, contemporary art exhibitions, and environmental education programs. Former residents of the estate include Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, and Arturo Toscanini.
Est. 1965
Permanent Collection
Wave Hill's gardens feature a diverse array of horticultural collections in settings ranging from formal flower gardens to wild woodland areas, with sweeping Hudson River views as a backdrop. Contemporary art exhibitions and site-specific commissions are integrated throughout the gardens and historic manor house galleries.
Collection Highlights
Current Exhibitions(1)
Upcoming Exhibitions(7)
David Antonio Cruz: iknowyou'vewonderedwherei'vebeen; adrift,astare,atilt,asigh,exhale
May 1, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026
Sujin Lim: Memories in Red
May 1, 2026 – Jun 14, 2026
Hyunjin Park: Jump
Jun 27, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026
Etienne Cipriani: The Cryptozoological Vivarium
Jun 27, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026
Tarik Jeremiah Brown: Hush Harbor
Aug 29, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Camille Cooper
Aug 29, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Melanie Brewster: A Metaphysical Quest for the Deepest Backbend
Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Hours & Admission
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| FridayToday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am – 5:30pm |
Free on Tuesdays all day and Saturdays before noon. Closed Monday. Hours vary seasonally.
Admission
| General | $10 |
| Students | $6 |
| Seniors | $6 |
| Children under 6 | Free |
Free on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings before noon. Free for children under 6.
- ✦Free Tuesdays; free Saturday mornings 9am–noon
Access & Getting There
Accessibility
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Amenities
Getting There
Metro-North Hudson line to Riverdale; free shuttle from 231st St
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