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Visit the historic Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Explore a world of rare and exotic plants in North America’s oldest wood-and-glass conservatory.
Plan your visit. View rare plants beneath the iconic glass dome at the Conservatory of Flowers, find serenity at the historic Japanese Tea Garden, and travel the world of plants at the San Francisco Botanical Garden.
The Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. With construction having been completed in 1879, it is the oldest building in the park.
Set in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and exotic plant collection.
The oldest existing building in Golden Gate Park, this Victorian-era greenhouse showcases a wide variety of tropical and seasonal flowers. Read more Meets animal welfare guidelines
A Victorian confection of wood and glass, the Conservatory of Flowers, which opened in 1879, is the oldest building in Golden Gate Park and one of San Francisco’s most beloved landmarks. It houses some 1,700 species of aquatic and tropical plants, many of them rare, including:
Flower power is alive and well at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers. This gloriously restored 1878 Victorian greenhouse is home to freaky outer-space orchids, serene floating lilies and creepy carnivorous plants gobbling insect lunches.
Jun 27, 2009 · The recently restored Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park hosts over 2,000 plant varieties, including a collection of tropical carnivorous pitcher plants.
Oct 17, 2023 · The San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. It was built in 1878-79, at a time when the Victorians were wild about exploring exotic lands and discovering strange new plants.
As pretty as a wedding cake, the Victorian bit of finery that is the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers has provided a tranquil refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city for generations. Visitors can roam about several rooms filled with exotic plants, take a docent-led tour, or just sit and take in the otherworldly ambience.
