Green-Wood Cemetery Visitor Center to Open in April

"Brooklynites will get their first chance to check out the long-awaited visitor center at Green-Wood Cemetery when the doors officially open to the public in April. Dubbed the Green-House at Green-Wood, the new facility includes the restored Weir Greenhouse as well as the new terra-cotta clad building that wraps around the landmarked structure."

"The new building includes visitor orientation areas as well as room for education programs, exhibitions, staff offices, and archival storage. It was largely complete when Brownstoner wandered by in August and October of 2025, while work continued on the interior of the original greenhouse."

"The project got a boost in 2022 with $4.5 million in capital funding, and in 2023 an additional $500,000 in state funds were allocated. Programs being offered during the opening celebration include a workshop with artist Jean Shin and a chance to plant some native wildflower seedlings."

Green-Wood Cemetery will open its long-awaited visitor center, the Green-House at Green-Wood, in April 2025. The facility features a restored Weir Greenhouse and a new terra-cotta clad building surrounding the landmarked structure. The complex includes visitor orientation areas, education programs, exhibitions, staff offices, and archival storage. The grand opening on April 18 offers free activities and public exploration. Public spaces remain free year-round. The greenhouse restoration was approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission in 2015, with the final visitor complex design approved in 2021. The project received $4.5 million in capital funding in 2022 and an additional $500,000 in state funds in 2023. Opening programs include workshops with artist Jean Shin, native wildflower planting, and guided archive tours.

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