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Conservatory of Flowers

Conservatory of Flowers

Garden and Museum
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
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    Andrea
    "Don't miss the butterflies!"(6 Tips)
    Carmen M.
    "Wicked Plants Exhibit is fantastic!"(3 Tips)
    National Wildlife Federation
    "Carnivorous Plants exhibit."(3 Tips)
    Karina N.
    "If you are a SF resident, you pay $6 instead of $9 for admission"(3 Tips)
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  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CMay 30, 2018
    What a beautiful section of the park to visit. Have a picnic, enjoy the flowers, check out the statues. I’ve biked through here and spent time relaxing in the grass. Both times were amazing.
    Upvoted 6 days ago
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonApril 7, 2017
    The Conservatory of Flowers is a gem of Victorian architecture built back in the 19th century featuring the most beautiful flowers, tropical, aquatic and potted plants.
  • Ashley B.heart icon on user image
    Ashley BowlesFebruary 23, 2017
    Beautiful! The butterflies are not to be missed. No strollers allowed which is a huge inconvenience with a small baby.
  • Lana C.
    Lana ChanAugust 6, 2013
    If you're planning to visit this and the de Young Museum on the free first Tuesdays of the month, come here first due to the smaller facility there's likely a line to get in
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    BoJuly 30, 2016
    I have been to many greenhouses but this one is the best. Maintained very well and an amazing collection of plants and flowers. Especially the room with aquatic plants is beautiful.
  • Benjamin E.
    Benjamin Earl EvansJune 22, 2019
    Every third Friday of the month, they have a beer and flower evening where you drink craft beers and explore the conservatory by moonlight.
  • The Ritz-Carlton
    The Ritz-CarltonMarch 25, 2016
    Until Sunday, April 10, The Conservatory of Flowers is celebrating the Centennial of San Francisco’s historic world's fair with their newest exhibit, the Garden Railway.
  • Christina M D.
    Christina M DillonSeptember 26, 2011
    Beautiful place. Flowers and plants are just amazing. Walk through the various greenhouses is quite an experience. Current exhibit it Wicked Plants, very well done and lots of interesting information.
  • SF Weekly
    SF WeeklyMay 31, 2012
    SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best First Date. Bring romance back to its together-in-real-time, stop-and-smell-the-flowers basics with a visit to the iconic Conservatory of... Read more
  • Jinnie L.heart icon on user image
    Jinnie LNovember 2, 2014
    so pretty♥ butterfly zone is must n mini garden railroad is so cute ;) they have many rare plants, check them out!
  • Silvia E.heart icon on user image
    Silvia EdgellApril 5, 2015
    Amazing and a must visit if you enjoy nature. Rare orchids and tropical plants.
  • Jenny
    JennyMay 31, 2015
    It's a small space but packed with plants. Bring a friend who knows a lot about plants to get the best experience
  • Irene M.heart icon on user image
    Irene MApril 30, 2015
    A beautiful paradise, well worth the price of admission. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon.
  • Rosemarie M.
    Rosemarie McKeonJune 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the Blooms and Butterflies Exhibit and leave with a sense of awe and wonder.
  • Jess L.heart icon on user image
    Jess LMarch 22, 2016
    Come here on a cool day - it's warm inside! Fun place to wander, I always see something new.
  • Rochelle M.heart icon on user image
    Rochelle McCuneJanuary 3, 2017
    It's FREE the 1st Tuesday of every month.
  • mylifeisgorgeous
    mylifeisgorgeousOctober 23, 2011
    Inside this white victorian architecture greenhouse there are several tropical paradises and a gorgeous room with alive butterflies. Kezar Dr. (Inside Gloden Gate Park) Read more
  • We Travel A.heart icon on user image
    We Travel And BlogJanuary 16, 2015
    Gorgeous building inside and out, your San fransisco visit isn't complete without stroll here!
  • TerraTopia
    TerraTopiaJuly 14, 2011
    Now thru October, check out the special exhibit "Wicked Plants: Botanical Rogues & Assassins." In an eerie Victorian garden, you'll discover infamous plants who've claimed many an unfortunate victim. Read more
  • The Bold Italic
    The Bold ItalicFebruary 28, 2011
    No longer on the UNESCO World Heritage “100 Most Endangered Places” list - thankfully. With so many plants and butterflies and orchids it's impossible not to find serenity here. Read more
  • Zoe F.heart icon on user image
    Zoe FujiiDecember 30, 2013
    A really fun day activity in Golden gate park! Only $5 with a student ID
  • Melon L.heart icon on user image
    Melon LAugust 31, 2015
    Perfect way to spend an afternoon. Free on first Tuesdays of the month.
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJune 30, 2011
    Did you know? The elaborate glass and wood Victorian greenhouse is the oldest building in the park, and the oldest conservatory of its kind in North America. Read more
  • Richard R.heart icon on user image
    Richard RevillaOctober 17, 2014
    Don't touch these they will eat your arm. Very hot and humid here so be prepared.
  • Carmen I.
    Carmen IbarraFebruary 2, 2015
    Open from 10 am to 4 pm -- closed Mondays!
  • David B.
    David BernalNovember 25, 2014
    The price is more than reasonable for all the beauty you will find inside
  • Sunil G.
    Sunil GargApril 2, 2017
    If you're from SF, ask for the SF resident discount!
  • Fi V.heart icon on user image
    Fi VeiNovember 9, 2015
    So many kinds of orchids you won't believe! Incredible!
  • Andrea
    AndreaJuly 24, 2013
    Dress in layers when it's chilly out - it is pretty hot & humid inside. Don't miss the butterflies!
  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie RobinsonJune 2, 2015
    Free admission on the first Tuesday of the month!
  • Vanessa R.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa RodriguezJune 12, 2019
    If you love plants, this is the place to visit!
  • Carlosheart icon on user image
    CarlosMarch 5, 2016
    Sunny day + wholefoods sandwiches + whine + blanket = awesome afternoon at the park
  • T T.
    T TamNovember 30, 2014
    Beatiful building with lovely grounds.
  • ToryBurch
    ToryBurchMay 6, 2011
    This newly restored conservatory in Golden Gate Park boasts stunning architecture and 1,700 species of flowers.
  • Tom A.
    Tom AOctober 12, 2014
    Jared And I doing our seasonal visit. Always different!
  • Karina N.heart icon on user image
    Karina NApril 30, 2018
    If you are a SF resident, you pay $6 instead of $9 for admission
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BobeldykMay 17, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Smell everything. There are flowers that smells like coconut, grape, bubblegum, and vanilla.
  • Ann S.heart icon on user image
    Ann SwellcityguideOctober 1, 2016
    Check out their calendar for special events
  • Omar
    OmarApril 1, 2014
    Free on first Tuesday of the month!
  • Thaisa F.
    Thaisa FernandesJanuary 7, 2015
    Very beautiful place. They dont accept dogs.
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰June 23, 2014
    San Francisco residents get $5 admission with ID.
  • Jessica T.heart icon on user image
    Jessica TaylorMay 29, 2016
    SF residents get discount on admission
  • Coley F.
    Coley ForestJune 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get married here. I did and it was FANTASTIC <3 http://flic.kr/s/aHsjtFYM5V
  • Amy M.
    Amy MarAugust 17, 2013
    This place always makes me wonder why anyone would willingly move out of California.
  • David D.
    David DanaAugust 7, 2012
    Kids will live to push the buttons and hear roars
  • Samuel N.heart icon on user image
    Samuel NadelmanSeptember 2, 2014
    Feed me Seymore! CHOMP!
  • lydie t.
    lydie thomasJanuary 5, 2010
    Go visit their special exhibition: Golden Gate Express Garden Railway. The motto of the exhibition: reuse, recycle, repurpose. Fun Fun Fun
  • National Wildlife Federation
    Located by Golden Gate Park, check out the Conservatory of Flowers for the Return of the Carnivorous Plants exhibit. Read more
  • Scott F.heart icon on user image
    Scott FisherApril 28, 2015
    There is a small fee for entrance.
  • Lucinda B.
    Lucinda BSeptember 4, 2012
    Free on the first Tuesday of the month!
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