Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Description

For more than a century, Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has delighted plant and flower enthusiasts from around the world.

It was founded in 1893 by steel and real-estate magnate Henry Phipps (1839-1930) as a gift to the City Of Pittsburgh. The gardens' purpose is to educate and entertain the people of Pittsburgh with formal gardens and various species of exotic plants.

The 13-room “crystal palace” is one of the largest and finest Victorian greenhouses in America. The gardens feature lush tropical plants and exhibits throughout the year.

Hours of operation

Saturday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Parking

Phipps has its own parking lot.

Upcoming events

• Butterfly Forest 4/20/2013 through 9/2/2013
• Summer Flower Show 4/27/2013 through 10/6/2013
• Party In The Tropics 6/7/2013 7pm
• Party In The Tropics 7/5/2013 7pm
• Party In The Tropics 8/2/2013 7pm
• Party In The Tropics 9/6/2013 7pm
• Wines Under Glass 9/26/2013 6:30pm
• Party In The Tropics 10/4/2013 7pm
• Party In The Tropics 11/1/2013 7pm
• Party In The Tropics 12/6/2013 7pm