Hours
The Nevin Welcome Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Location
The Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center is located at 124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca New York, 14850.
Get DirectionsGardens near the Nevin Welcome Center
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Explore over 100 varieties of rhododendrons and a rich mix of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous perennials on this small hill.
Class of ’53 Container Gardens and Tropical Garden Beds
Draw inspiration for container gardening from these arrangements of tropical plants.
Groundcover Collection
This garden demonstrates use of trees and shrubs to shade tender perennials.
About the Nevin Welcome Center
Opened in 2011, this LEED gold certified building is home to our visitor services staff, a gift shop with light refreshments, art displays, interpretive exhibits, restrooms, and a multipurpose room.
Garden Gift Shop
Our Garden Gift Shop offers a unique selection of garden and plant themed items as well as Cornell Botanic Gardens apparel and accessories including t-shirts, hats, water bottles, mugs and more. Grab-and-go refreshments are also available.
Who was Brian C. Nevin?
The Nevin Welcome Center is named for Brian C. Nevin ’50, at the request of a gift from C. Sherwood “Woody” Southwick.
Exhibits and events
Displays of art and interpretive exhibits are featured in the welcome center lobby. Many events occur here as well.
Exhibit
“Beauty from the Cornell Gardens” by Kathleen Rasmussen
Macro photographs from Cornell's Gardens
Events
View upcoming classes, workshops, and special events.