“ Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh is a breathtaking Victorian glasshouse filled with themed gardens, rare plants, and sustainability-focused exhibits.”

Recommended For

Garden lovers and plant enthusiasts
Explore themed indoor and outdoor gardens with rare orchids, palms, desert flora, and seasonal floral shows

Families and children
Engage young minds in the Children’s Discovery Garden, Butterfly Forest, and seasonal Garden Railroad

Sustainability advocates
Tour one of the world’s greenest buildings and learn about local plants, rooftop gardening, and water conservation

Architecture and art admirers
Admire the Victorian-era steel and glass design paired with Dale Chihuly glass sculptures throughout

Highlights & Amenities

  • Indoor Gardens: Includes the Palm Court, Desert Room, Fern Room, Stove Room, and seasonal showcases like the Sunken and East Rooms
  • Tropical Forest Congo: A rotating exhibit with rare African flora, interactive stations, and Sausage Trees with 22-pound fruit
  • Orchid Room: Home to the world-renowned Barbara Tisherman Slipper Orchid Collection
  • Outdoor Gardens: Stroll through perennials, herbs, a Japanese Courtyard Garden, and Oakland views
  • Children’s Discovery Garden: Interactive climbing structures, butterfly gardens, sensory paths, and more
  • Seasonal Displays: Butterfly Forest, Garden Railroad (fall/winter), and ever-changing floral installations

Special Features

  • Center for Sustainable Landscapes: A net-zero energy building with rooftop gardens and interactive green tech exhibits
  • SEED Classroom: One of the first modular sustainable classrooms in the U.S., promoting wellness and renewable education
  • Aquatic Gardens: Summer-only pools with water lilies and Neptune statue
  • Botany Hall: Tranquil Mediterranean garden, fountains, and shaded seating area
  • Dale Chihuly Art: Glass sculptures integrated into exhibits, including Desert Gold Star and Tropical Fruit Room centerpiece

Insider Tip

Visit in spring for peak Butterfly Forest season or during the holidays to see the incredible Winter Flower Show and Garden Railroad display.

Nearby Attractions

  • Carnegie Museums: Art, natural history, and science museums just minutes away in Oakland
  • University of Pittsburgh: Visit the iconic Cathedral of Learning and the Nationality Rooms
  • Frick Park & Schenley Park: Hike, bike, or relax in some of Pittsburgh’s best urban greenspaces
  • Shadyside & Squirrel Hill: Enjoy boutique shopping, bakeries, and diverse dining options

Visitor Information

Location: One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3830
Phone: 412-622-6914
Website: phipps.conservatory.org
Hours: Open daily; hours vary by season
Admission: Timed entry tickets recommended—purchase online for best availability

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