Description

Essentials about the Conservatory of Flowers in brief

San Francisco was the city of the Flower Power movement – and in a way it still is. Because the Conservatory of Flowers makes the heart of all amateur botanists and flower lovers beat faster. Built in 1879 in Victorian style, the greenhouse houses a wonderful collection of rare and exotic plants. Incidentally, the Conservatory, beautifully situated in Golden Gate Park, is the oldest building in the park and was one of the first greenhouses in the USA.

The history and the building of the Conservatory of Flower

Surprisingly, very little is known about the historical background of the Conservatory. Historians still puzzle over where the impressive construction of the greenhouse was made. And even its architect is not known to this day.

The flora at the Conservatory of Flowers

Be that as it may, a visit is always worthwhile. At the Conservatory, visitors can expect to see 1,700 different plant species, divided into four areas. In the Lowlands Tropics Gallery, there is a wide variety of tropical crops to marvel at, from bananas to cocoa and coffee to cinnamon and vanilla. The Highland Tropics Gallery is best known for its orchids growing at higher elevations. The Aquatic Gallery features everything that feels at home in and on the water. And in the Potted Plants Gallery, potted plants are at home.

Website

conservatoryofflowers.org

Opening hours

Admission fees

Adults: $9.00

Teenagers (Ages 12 – 17): $6.00

Seniors (Ages 65+): $6.00

Students: $6.00

Children (Ages 5 – 11): $3.00

Small children (Ages 4 and under): free

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Bus line 5: Stop Fulton St & 4th Ave

Bus lines 5, 5R and 33: Stop Fulton St & Arguello Blvd

By car:

There are no parking facilities in the immediate vicinity of the Conservatory of Flowers.