Name

Wave Hill

Legal name

Wave Hill Incorporated

Website

https://wavehill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Admission Fees: Wave Hill charges admission fees to general visitors. Adults $10, Students & Seniors 65+ $6, Children 6+ $4. Free admission on Thursdays and for all members.
2. Memberships: Annual membership program with multiple tiers from Friend ($60) to Chair's Circle ($25,000). Members receive free admission, discounts, and other benefits. Membership revenue provides recurring revenue and donor support.
3. Café Operations: The Café at Wave Hill is operated by Great Performances and offers house-made pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads, and beverages. The café provides revenue through food and beverage sales.
4. Retail Shop: The Shop at Wave Hill sells jewelry, scarves, gifts, toys, home décor, gourmet foods, and bath products. All proceeds support the gardens and programs.
5. Private Tours: Guided garden and gallery tours offered at $20-$35 per person. Minimum 10-person groups or flat fees for smaller groups ($200-$350).
6. Venue Rentals - Weddings & Events: Private event rentals including weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats. Pricing from $7,500-$25,000 membership contribution plus $5,000-$15,000 site fees. Catering through Great Performances at $400+ per person.
7. Photo & Film Shoots: Commercial photography and film permits. Wedding photos require Patron membership ($500) plus $600 site fee. Commercial shoots require corporate membership starting at $1,500.
8. Corporate Memberships & Partnerships: Corporate membership program providing benefits to business partners including free admission for employees, venue rental access, and advertising/sponsorship opportunities.
9. Donations & Grants: Wave Hill receives public funding covering 25% of operating costs, with 75% from private support including individual donations, foundation grants, and corporate partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx, NY, that sells admissions, annual memberships, and venue rentals to individual visitors, families, school groups, corporate clients, and wedding/event clients. Its core product is the garden itself, with 4,000+ plant varieties and Hudson River views, complemented by contemporary art exhibitions, artist residencies, performing arts, and Pre-K through 12th-grade environmental education programming. Supporting revenue lines include a retail shop, an on-site café operated by Great Performances, private guided tours, and photo/film shoot permits.

Product overview

Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx, New York, offering a unified portfolio of horticultural, educational, and cultural experiences. The core offering encompasses the cultivated gardens and grounds (Pergola, Flower Garden, Herb & Dry Gardens, Alpine House, Wild Garden, Conservatory, and 8-acre woodland) accessible to visitors year-round. This is complemented by Glyndor Gallery and Sunroom Project Space for contemporary art exhibitions, the Winter Workspace artist residency, and performing arts programming including the annual Sunset Wednesdays concert series. Educational offerings include Adult Learning programs (workshops, lectures, wellness), Children & Families programs with Family Art Project, School & Teacher programs Pre-K through 12th grade, and three youth internship tracks (ACES, Forest Project, WERM) plus the John Nally Horticultural Internship. Event services include weddings, private events, conferences, and photo/film shoots. Amenities include The Shop retail store, The Café operated by Great Performances with Afternoon Tea service, and membership programs. Digital offerings include the Plant Collections Database, Garden Journal, and downloadable Zoom backgrounds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Shop at Wave Hill: Retail shop offering locally designed jewelry, luxury scarves, gifts, educational toys, home décor, gourmet foods, and bath and body products. All proceeds benefit Wave Hill's gardens and programs.
• The Café at Wave Hill

Products and services

• Wave Hill Gardens & Grounds Admission Year-round access to a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx featuring diverse gardens (Pergola, Flower Garden, Herb & Dry Gardens, Alpine House, Wild Garden, Conservatory), an 8-acre woodland, and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades, with a living collection of 4,000+ plant varieties. Targeted at general visitors, families, photographers, and tourists from the New York metro area and beyond.
• Glyndor Gallery & Exhibitions Contemporary art exhibitions presented in Glyndor Gallery and Sunroom Project Space featuring emerging and established artists whose work explores the intersection of nature, culture, and place. Open to general visitors during garden hours and serves artists, curators, and arts-interested audiences.
• Winter Workspace Artist Residency A paid artist residency program providing studio space, stipends, and access to Wave Hill's grounds and staff, with opportunities to engage visitors through public programs. Part of Wave Hill's annual slate of 12 paid artist residencies serving visual and performing artists.
• Adult Learning Programs Year-round educational programs for adults, including art and photography workshops, botanical crafts, guided walks, garden lectures, wellness classes (yoga, forest bathing), and birding. Designed for adult learners of all levels in the New York metro area.
• Children & Families Programs Nature and art programs for children and families, including the Family Art Project, family nature walks, and special event weekends with seasonal themes for all ages and abilities. Serves families in the New York metro area and serves 20,000+ children and families annually through hands-on educational programs.
• School & Teacher Programs Nature-based educational programs for school groups Pre-K through 12th grade and camp groups ages 3 to 14, aligned with NGSS, Scope and Sequence, and Common Core standards through scientific investigations, mindfulness practices, and arts integration. Includes professional learning for educators. 75% of partner-school students are from Title I schools.
• Youth Internships (ACES, Forest Project, WERM) Paid internship programs for high school students preparing them for future studies and careers in community engagement, environmental stewardship, and education. Includes ACES (Art, Community, Education and Science), Forest Project (ecological restoration), and Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (14-month science research program). 40 paid youth internships offered annually.
• John Nally Horticultural Internship An acclaimed hands-on horticultural apprenticeship running approximately eight months from early spring to late fall, with stipends for practical training in a world-class working garden. Designed for garden enthusiasts pursuing careers in horticulture.
• Private Events & Weddings Event hosting services for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations in the gardens and historic Wave Hill House. Venue options include Armor Hall, Kate French Terrace, and outdoor spaces, with exclusive catering by Great Performances (typically $400+ per person). Pricing ranges from $7,500 partner contribution plus $5,000 site fee (winter weddings, up to 120 guests) to $25,000 partner contribution plus $15,000 site fee (180+ guests); tented events start at $50,000. Only evening events after 5:30pm closure.
• Conferences & Corporate Retreats Corporate retreat and conference services at Wave Hill House featuring modern meeting spaces, flexible furniture, smart TVs, integrated sound systems, and high-speed WiFi for full-day events for 10 to 180 guests. Requires corporate membership starting at $1,500. Targets business organizations seeking distinctive off-site venues.
• Photo & Film Shoot Permits Permit-based photography and filming services for commercial shoots, weddings, engagements, family portraits, and productions requiring Wave Hill's scenic gardens and historic interiors as backdrops. Commercial shoots require corporate membership starting at $1,500; wedding photography requires Patron membership ($500) plus $600 site fee; engagement/family shoots require Supporting membership ($250) plus $250 site fee. Mondays are ideal for large shoots.
• Guided Private Tours Guided garden and gallery tours led by Wave Hill staff for groups of 10+ with advance reservation. Garden tours are $25 per person (10-person minimum or $250 flat fee for smaller groups, ~1 hour); gallery tours are $20 per person (10-person minimum or $200 flat fee, ~30 minutes); combination tours are $35 per person (~2 hours). Minimum one-month advance booking required.
• Wave Hill Membership Program Annual membership program with twelve tiers ranging from Friend ($60), Family/Dual ($100), Senior ($45), Senior Couple ($70), Supporter ($250), Patron ($500), Enthusiast ($1,000), Partner ($1,500), Ambassador's Circle ($2,500), Director's Circle ($5,000), President's Circle ($10,000), to Chair's Circle ($25,000). Benefits include free year-round admission, guest passes, parking discounts, Shop and Café discounts, exclusive events, photo shoot rights, private tours, and reciprocal admission to 300+ gardens through the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program.
• The Shop at Wave Hill On-site retail store offering locally designed jewelry, luxury scarves, gifts, educational toys, home décor, gourmet foods, bath and body products, and Wave Hill merchandise including the book 'Nature into Art' and Wave Hill Chair plans. Open Wed–Sun 10:30AM–4:30PM. All proceeds support Wave Hill's gardens and programs.
• The Café at Wave Hill On-site café operated by Great Performances offering house-made pastries, hot soups, rotating sandwiches and salads, and hot/cold beverages using local ingredients sourced from Katchkie Farm. Afternoon Tea service on Tuesdays and Thursdays ($50 adults, $30 children) requires 7-day advance booking and includes Wave Hill admission. Open to visitors, members, and program participants.
• Performing Arts Programming Year-round performing arts programming including site-inspired music, dance, poetry, puppetry, and live arts both indoors and outdoors, featuring the annual Sunset Wednesdays summer concert series on the Great Lawn. Engages 93 visual and performing artists annually through exhibitions, performances, and residencies.
• Summer Evenings Programming Extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Fridays during summer featuring Sunset Wednesdays live music on the Great Lawn and Summer Fridays quiet garden evenings with optional ticketed programs. Operates during July 8 – August 5 of the summer season.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 children and families served annually through educational programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blue Star MuseumsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 May 2026Wave Hill participates in Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families (including National Guard and Reserve) from Armed Forces Day (May 16) through Labor Day (September 7).
• Great PerformancescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreat Performances operates The Café at Wave Hill, providing food service including house-made pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads, and afternoon tea service. Great Performances has been Wave Hill's exclusive caterer for over 30 years and is also the caterer for all private events including weddings, corporate functions, and group dining. They source local ingredients including from Katchkie Farm, their organic farm in Kinderhook, NY.
• Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill. Receives employee benefits including free admission and member rates for venue rentals.
• Area 1202 ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• Association for Community Living/ACLAIMHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• Bartlett Tree ExpertsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• Columbia UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member institution with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• Columbia Law SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member institution with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• Debevoise & Plimpton LLPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member law firm with employee benefits and venue rental access.
• Horace Mann SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member school with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• Lela Rose & Pearl by Lela RoseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• Marie ClaireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• MontefioreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member healthcare institution with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• Moss CaféminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• New York PresbyterianminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member healthcare institution with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• NYU LangoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member healthcare institution with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• Offit CapitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• Patina RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill. Event rental partner.
• Phibro Animal Health CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• Redeemer City to CityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• Riverdale Country SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member school with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• The Chanticleer FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member foundation with employee benefits.
• TobaláminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill. Restaurant/hospitality partner.
• Universal Television LLC/Law & Order SVUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member media company with venue access for productions and events.
• VeselkaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member restaurant with employee benefits including free admission to Wave Hill.
• Wisdom Tree Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Wave Hill.
• American Horticultural SocietycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) partner. Wave Hill members receive free or discounted admission to 300+ participating gardens nationwide through the RAP program. AHS members from outside 90-mile radius receive free admission to Wave Hill.
• Audubon SocietyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization providing reciprocal admission benefits to members.
• Cool CultureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization providing reciprocal admission benefits to members.
• Fairfield/Westchester Museum AlliancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal admission partner. Wave Hill members receive reciprocal admission to participating museums and gardens in the Fairfield/Westchester area.
• Sotheby's PreferredminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization providing reciprocal admission benefits to preferred clients.
• Metro-North RailroadminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWave Hill provides complimentary shuttle service from Metro-North Riverdale Station on the Hudson Line, Thursdays-Sundays. Shuttle runs hourly from 10:05AM with last pickup at 4:05PM.
• MTA Subway (#1 Line)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWave Hill provides complimentary shuttle service from #1 subway (Van Cortlandt Park/West 242nd Street), Thursdays-Sundays. Shuttle runs hourly from 10:25AM with last pickup at 4:25PM.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dumbarton Oaks: Dumbarton Oaks is a Harvard-administered historic estate garden and research institution with gardens, programming, and event use. Comparable as a historic urban estate garden with cultural/research programming layered onto horticulture.
• The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens: The Huntington combines botanical gardens, an art museum, and library collections in a nonprofit estate setting with membership tiers and event programming. Directly comparable as a multi-disciplinary cultural/garden institution operating with mixed revenue streams.
• Longwood Gardens: Longwood Gardens is a premier nonprofit public garden with extensive plant collections, performing arts programming, education, and premium wedding/event venues. Comparable as a destination botanical garden combining horticulture, arts, education, and high-end private events.
• New York Botanical Garden: The New York Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public garden and cultural institution in the Bronx with a comparable plant collection, education programs, event venues, and membership model. It is the closest geographic peer and the most directly comparable institution in scale and program mix.
• Cheekwood Estate & Gardens: Cheekwood is a nonprofit estate garden and cultural center in Nashville with horticulture, art exhibitions, weddings, and education. Closely comparable as an estate-based garden with multi-revenue cultural programming model.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) urban public garden in NYC with horticultural collections, education programs, wedding and event venues, and a tiered membership program. Comparable in mission, urban-garden positioning, and event-revenue model.
• Atlanta Botanical Garden: Atlanta Botanical Garden is a major nonprofit public garden with extensive plant collections, education, weddings, art exhibitions, and a strong membership base. Comparable in scale and breadth of programming beyond pure horticulture.
• Chanticleer Garden: Chanticleer is a public estate garden operated as a nonprofit with horticultural excellence and educational programming. Comparable as a high-craft public garden foundation with similar horticultural-first mission.
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Phipps Conservatory is a nonprofit public garden and conservatory with horticultural collections, education, weddings, and sustainability programming. Comparable as a multi-program nonprofit botanical institution with similar revenue mix.
• Descanso Gardens: Descanso Gardens is a nonprofit public garden in La Cañada Flintridge, CA with horticultural collections, education, weddings, and a multi-tier membership program. Closely comparable in scale, program mix, and reliance on admissions + events + donations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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