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Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.

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Wave Hill to Participate in Con Edison’s STEM Days Out Learning Initiative

Educational Programs Offered for Grades Six through Eight Select Days in October 2015-May 2016Wave Hill is pleased to announce that it will partner with Con Edison to present Con Edison STEM Days Out, a new initiative focused on connecting public school children grades six through eight with meaningful learning opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The free program will be offered to children in New York City and Westchester public schools. A public garden and cultural center in the northwest corner of the Bronx, Wave Hill’s 28 acres are home to

Welcome the Harvest Season with Brunch at Wave Hill, Oct. 24

Reservations required by 12 noon Wednesday, October 21.On October 24, feast on the bounty of fall with a harvest-themed brunch at Wave Hill. Enjoy an assorted spread of delicious dishes both savory and sweet—from hot-off-the-griddle Belgium waffles to perfectly spiced shakshuka—all in the setting of historic Armor Hall with its breathtaking views of the gardens.Other enticing options include vegan lentil stew, classic oven-roasted turkey, soft-scrambled eggs with local goat cheese and flavorful salmon with potato latkes. Gather your family and friends, and celebrate the delights of autumn

Celebrate History, Family and Community at Wave Hill’s Harvest Weekend, November 21 & 22, 2015

Bronx, NY, September 24, 2015—Gather family and friends to create wonderful memories and celebrate the bounty of family and community at Wave Hill’s Harvest Weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, join us for two days of activities and workshops, each centered around the history and creativity that makes Wave Hill so special. The weekend kicks off with the “Cornhusk Dolls” Family Art Project, a classic activity that’s just the thing to keep little hands busy. Listen to Native American tales, and then learn how to tie, weave and shape dried husks into dolls—a simple, yet

Three Grand October Weekends Celebrate Autumn at Wave Hill

This fall, Wave Hill celebrates the season with a run of three grand weekends celebrating the depth and range of our connections to nature. In early October, Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend brings magic to the garden with family art and entrancing storytelling enlivened by the captivating sounds of the New Thread Saxophone Quartet. Cool autumn breezes inspire Wings over Wave Hill on Columbus Day weekend, with a special focus on birds of prey. The month comes to a climax on a truly buzz-worthy Honey Weekend, with activities ranging from artisanal honey-tasting and candle-making, to a “Be a Bee”

Wave Hill’s 2015‒2016 Concert Season Opens Sunday, September 20, 2015 with Award-winning Pianist Tanya Bannister

On September 20, historic Armor Hall comes alive with a performance by award-winning pianist Tanya Bannister. Joined by a complement of gifted string players, the artist offers sublime and intimate chamber ensemble scale arrangements of masterful piano concertos by Chopin and Mozart. As a bonus, Bannister offers Chopin’s gorgeous Ballade No. 4. Opening the 2015‒2016 concert season in Wave Hill’s Armor Hall, the hour-long performance is the first in a series of ten extraordinary concerts. Come early to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens and then settle in for an exceptional

Fall Arts Opening Weekend Inaugurates a New Season in Wave Hill’s Magnificent Garden Setting

Saturday & Sunday, September 19-20Acclaimed for its stunning garden landscape, Wave Hill has an equally distinguished history as a venue for visual and performing arts, a tradition that goes back almost to the time the former estate, now a public garden and cultural center,  opened to the public 50 years ago. Indeed, exploring human connections to the natural world through the arts is central to Wave Hill’s mission. That vital connection was vividly demonstrated this past spring with Night Lights, a month-long anniversary celebration that featured installations by artist Chris Doyle. The

Beatrice Glow and Julian Chams to Show in Wave Hill’s Sunroom Project Space, September 15

Meet the Artists: Saturday, October 24, 1:30PMTackling personal histories and suppressed stories, Julian Chams and Beatrice Glow seek to create an immersive viewer experience in Wave Hill’s Sunroom Project Space. Their highly stimulating work reflects a heightened understanding of the sensuous atmosphere created in nature—gained during the artists’ tenure as Wave Hill’s 2015 Van Lier Visual Artist Fellows—as well as their preoccupation with decontextualizing imagery and with  re-examining the past.  About the Artists  Julian Chams Working in the space between the personal and the

Wave Hill’s 2015‒2016 Concert Season Opens Sunday, September 20, 2015 with Award-winning Pianist Tanya Bannister

Tickets on sale August 26th!On September 20, historic Armor Hall comes alive with a performance by award-winning pianist Tanya Bannister. Joined by a complement of gifted string players, the artist offers sublime and intimate chamber ensemble scale arrangements of masterful piano concertos by Chopin and Mozart. As a bonus, Bannister offers Chopin’s gorgeous Ballade No. 4. Opening the 2015‒2016 concert season in Wave Hill’s Armor Hall, the hour-long performance is the first in a series of ten extraordinary concerts. Come early to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens and then settle

Fall Wellness Classes at Wave Hill

The gardens offer a stunning environment for wellness programs; this fall, Wave Hill kicks off the season with a free session of Community Tai Chi on September 12. Let the lush and vibrant autumn landscape inspire you during this meditative exercise, designed to help you relax, and feel healthy and strong. Throughout the season, cultivate resilience and serenity at weekend sessions of Tai Chi, Hatha Yoga and Meditation, each lead by certified instructors.  As the days turn cooler, continue to nurture your body and mind as Wellness programs move indoors beginning in November. Then as the

Wave Hill Offers Afternoon of Films Focusing on Wrath and Resilience

Sunday, August 9, 2–4pmOn Sunday, August 9, Wave Hill invites the public to view Wrath and Resilience, a program of five short films that portray the remarkable ways communities deal with the aftermath of natural disasters, from Louisiana to Haiti. This poignant complement to the depictions of natural disaster on view as part of Wrath—Force of Nature, in Glyndor Gallery, adds a note of realism to the expressive and allegorical work in the gallery. The films take place on Sinful Weekend, August 8 and 9, two days of activities that range from family art incorporating a drum circle to a garden

Explore the Summer Skies on Wings over Wave Hill Weekends

Select Weekends, July–August, 2015Soar into summer with Wings over Wave Hill! On select summer weekends, enjoy Nature Walks focused on creatures gifted with flight. Discover the fascinating antics of butterflies, katydids and dragonflies, among others, and learn how to identify these elegant insects in their natural habitat. Children ages 10 and older and their adult companion are welcome to attend the Nature Walks. Wings over Wave Hill Nature Walks and Family Art Projects are free with admission to the grounds. Registration is recommended for the Nature Walks; register online,  or

Wave Hill Fall Exhibits Field Notes: Matthew Friday, David McQueen, Michelle Stuart

September 15–November 29, 2015A garden oasis located in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, Wave Hill has a distinguished history as a landscape that has inspired, and shown, the work of visual artists since the late 1970s. Noting that observation and notation are central to the practice of many artists, Wave Hill’s fall exhibition focuses on this aspect of the creative process.  Field Notes brings together the work of three artists whose projects, in Glyndor Gallery and on the grounds, will encourage visitors to discover connections of their own. Whatever the medium

Wave Hill Exhibits Benjamin Swett’s Photos of New York City Trees

Wave Hill is pleased to present a selection of photographs from Benjamin Swett’s series New York City of Trees, on view in Wave Hill House from June 17, 2015, to March 27, 2016. Fascinated by the trees that make up New York City’s urban forest, Swett has dedicatedmany years to capturing their essence. For this photographer, trees are as much historical artifacts as they are botanical specimens. His portraits of trees throughout the five boroughs, among them the magnificent specimens in Wave Hill’s collection, describe the persevering role that trees play in the fabric of the city. Swett

Gardeners’ Party Honors Wave Hill Founding Director of Horticulture Marco Polo Stufano

Thursday, September 17, 2015Wave Hill’s 2015 Gardeners’ Party, on Thursday, September 17, will honor Marco Polo Stufano, founding Director of Horticulture, as this gem of a public garden and cultural center celebrates its 50th-anniversary year. The party begins at 6PM with cocktails in the gardens, an enticing Silent Auction on the Great Lawn and an exclusive Plant Sale specially curated by Wave Hill’s talented gardeners. As the sun sets, the party moves to the tent on the Lower Lawn for a Seated Dinner and a dynamic and spirited Live Auction hosted by Christie’s. Stufano began his

Wave Hill Announces its 2015‒2016 Concert Season

Ten Sunday Performances in Historic Armor Hall, September 2015‒April 2016Wave Hill kicks off its 2015‒2016 concert season in late September with the first of ten extraordinary performances in Armor Hall. This season’s adventurous mix of musical styles and performers is selected by Wave Hill Performing Arts Curator Amy Roberts Frawley, and offers a spicy mix of traditional and innovative sounds—from string quartets and a brass quintet to a baroque ensemble and a swingtime big band. Originally built to house the remarkable collection of arms and armor of former Wave Hill House resident

Holly Veselka and aricoco to Show in Wave Hill’s Sunroom Project Space

Installations Open July 25; Meet the Artists, Sunday, July 25, 1:30PMThe complexity of the natural world has provoked humanity’s imagination, and often the need for protection from it. Looking to Wave Hill’s expansive landscape, artists Holly Veselka and aricoco draw upon these notions to create immersive installations that encourage viewers to contemplate ideas of habitation, though from different perspectives. Fascinated by space exploration, Holly Veselka confronts the seemingly innate human desire to travel beyond our planet. For her Sunroom Project, Veselka will transform the Sun

Celebrate Summer Sunset Wednesdays at Wave Hill

Sunset Wednesdays begin tomorrow at Wave Hill!Celebrate Summer Sunset Wednesdays at Wave Hill Free Concerts on the Great Lawn, July 1–August 5 Bronx, NY, June 15, 2015— Close on the heels of Night Lights at Wave Hill, which offered visitors the opportunity to visit the gardens on spring evenings, this public garden and cultural center invites visitors to continue the evening experience on Sunset Wednesdays this summer. There’s no better way to celebrate the sweetness of a summer evening than to rendezvous here with friends after work. And what a naturally inspired setting for a date!

Guggenheim veteran to lead Wave Hill

Karen Meyerhoff becomes third in 25 years to lead “one of the greatest living works of art”Bronx, NY, June 16, 2015—Wave Hill announces the appointment of Karen Meyerhoff as President and Executive Director, effective immediately.  Meyerhoff succeeds Claudia Bonn, who has led the 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Riverdale section of the Bronx for the past seven years. Formerly a private estate, Wave Hill was a gift of the Perkins-Freeman families to the City of New York in 1965 and developed into a revered public garden over the next 40 years. In 2005, Wave Hill launched

Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath–Force of Nature Opens June 7

Wave Hill joins with its partners in the Fairfield Westchester Museum Alliance in presenting Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath–Force of Nature, one in a groundbreaking series of seven exhibitions taking place this summer. Each of seven cultural institutions explores one of the seven deadly sins, a favorite subject of painters and poets over the centuries. A sanctuary and garden located in the Bronx overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, Wave Hill chose wrath as a way to focus on nature at its most fierce. This dense exhibition pictures a collective anxiety about the frequency and intensity

Wave Hill Offers Free Community Chair Yoga, Saturday, May 30

Are you new to yoga? On Saturday, May 30, novice and experienced practitioners alike are invited to a free, introductory session of chair yoga set within Wave Hill’s lush garden oasis. With the support of a chair, learn how to adapt traditional yoga poses to stretch and strengthen the body, and pick up techniques for relieving stress, calming the mind and increasing mobility. Led by a member from the Yoga for Bliss team, chair yoga is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical conditions.  Registration recommended; register online or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. Class

Night Lights at Wave Hill Opens to Public on Friday, April 24, 2015

Anniversary Highlight Features Animated Light and Sound Installation by Acclaimed Artist Chris DoyleBeginning Friday, April 24, Wave Hill invites the public to experience the enchantment of its garden landscape after dark. Night Lights at Wave Hill, the culmination of the institution’s 50th anniversary celebration, offers not just the unprecedented opportunity to visit on spring evenings, but also to view a spectacular installation by award-winning artist Chris Doyle. Doyle’s large-scale, site-specific work, entitled The Lightening: a Project for Wave Hill’s Aquatic Garden, infuses this

Celebrate Mom with Mother’s Day Weekend Festivities at Wave Hill

Saturday & Sunday, May 9-10Treat your hardworking mom to a luxurious celebration at Wave Hill! Enjoy a weekend full of relaxing activities for all ages, starting with a sweet Mother’s Day Family Art Project. Listen to stories about animals and their mothers, and honor Mom by creating a unique card and fragrant sachet gift, just for her. Head to The Shop to browse for the perfect gift, and meet special in-store vendors—Swan & Stone’s distinctive handcrafted millinery on Saturday, and Clothe My Soul’s embroidery art and accessories and Priya Himatsingka’s fine jewelry on Sunday. On Sunday,

WindSync Presents Family-Friendly Performance at Wave Hill

Sunday, April 19, at 2PM in Historic Armor HallDescribed by The Houston Chronicle as "revolutionary chamber musicians,” WindSync delights its audiences with its superb musicality and mesmerizing stage presence. The ensemble, composed of flutist Garrett Hudson, oboist Erin Tsai, clarinetist Jack Marquardt, bassoonist Tracy Jacobson and horn player Anni Hochhalter, performs entirely by memory and with theatrical style—a treat for adults and children alike! At Wave Hill, WindSync offers Ravel’s Bolero for winds and snare drum, followed by Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and The Hoedown from

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