The Conservatory has announced that it has extended its "Butterflies and Blooms" exhibit through March 2014! A must see as over 500 butterflies emerge from their cocoons every week and you can witness the event live.
The Conservatory of Flowers is located in Golden Gate Park. Being built in 1878, the conservatory is not only the oldest building in Golden Gate Park, but the oldest
is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. - See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/about/mission#sthash.ooEA2nQZ.dpuf
wood and glass greenhouse in North America.
is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. - See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/about/mission#sthash.ooEA2nQZ.dpuf
is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. - See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/about/mission#sthash.ooEA2nQZ.dpuf
In early 1998, the Conservatory of Flowers was placed on the 100 most Endangered World Monuments list by the World Monuments Fund. The National Trust for Historic Preservation adopted the Conservatory into its Save America's Treasures program, launched as part of First Lady Hillary Clinton's Millennium Council projects. - See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/about/mission#sthash.ooEA2nQZ.dpuf
In early 1998, the Conservatory of Flowers was placed on the 100 most Endangered World Monuments list by the World Monuments Fund. The National Trust for Historic Preservation adopted the Conservatory into its Save America's Treasures program, launched as part of First Lady Hillary Clinton's Millennium Council projects. - See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/about/mission#sthash.ooEA2nQZ.dpuf
In 1998, the Conservatory of Flowers was placed on the 100 most endangered world monuments list and received funding which helped to restore the conservatory.
Fun fact: The conservatory has 16,800 window panes!
The conservatory contains approximately 1,700 plant
species. Its collection of high-altitude
orchids - more than 700 of the 1,000 known species - is described as the largest and most comprehensive public collection in the world.
The Conservatory of Flowers is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, among other registers.
In early 1998, the Conservatory of Flowers was placed on the 100 most Endangered World Monuments list by the World Monuments Fund. - See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/about/mission#sthash.ooEA2nQZ.dpuf
In early 1998, the Conservatory of Flowers was placed on the 100 most Endangered World Monuments list by the World Monuments Fund. - See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/about/mission#sthash.ooEA2nQZ.dpuf
The Conservatory is one of the most photographed landmarks in San Francisco.
Check out what's in bloom now:
http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/visit/bloom100 John F Kennedy Dr
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 831-2090
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last entry is at 4 p.m).
Monday: Closed, except Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Please note that on Sundays and all major holidays, Golden Gate Park closes many of its roads to all vehicle traffic.
- See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/visit/hours#sthash.1gpZ3o7U.dpuf
Tuesday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Last entry is at 4 p.m).
Monday: Closed, except Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Please note that on Sundays and all major holidays, Golden Gate Park closes many of its roads to all vehicle traffic.
- See more at: http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/visit/hours#sthash.1gpZ3o7U.dpuf
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4:30pm
Closed Monday except for
Labor Day and Memorial Day
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day
Prices:
Range from $5-$7 with lower fees for younger children/seniors
Handicap available
Free admission on the first Tuesday of every month.
http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org/