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San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers

The Conservatory of Flowers is a Victorian wood-and-glass greenhouse in Golden Gate Park, filled with rare and unusual species of tropical plants and flowers. Now part of the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, our mission is to connect people to plants, the planet, and each other.


 
The Conservatory of Flowers is a gem of Victorian architecture filled with rare and unusual species of tropical plants and flowers. It has captivated guests for over a century as a place to connect with people and plants in a place of exceptional beauty. 

The Conservatory has a long and storied history as the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America, as well as a city, state, and national historic landmark. To this day, the Conservatory remains one of the most beloved (and most photographed) attractions in San Francisco. 

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from elsewhere in the world, or a class of budding botanists, the Conservatory of Flowers offers an intimate, up-close experience with rare and unusual plants unlike any other!


ACCESSIBILITY

The Conservatory of Flowers is wheelchair accessible for both motorized and non-motorized chairs and has two non-motorized wheelchairs in the ticket booth, which visitors may use on a first-come, first-served basis.

The closest handicap-accessible parking spots are available on Nancy Pelosi Drive and Bowling Green Drive. Handicap-accessible parking spots are available on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the Bandshell All-Accessible Lot. The Bandshell All-Accessible Lot is next to a free Golden Gate Park Shuttle stop for access to the Conservatory of Flowers. 

A professional or family caregiver accompanying a visitor with disabilities will receive complimentary Garden admission. 

Service animals are permitted throughout the Gardens. Service and support animals must remain under control and on a leash or in a carrier unless free movement is required for service. Pets, including dogs, are not allowed in the Gardens. 

Strollers are not allowed at the Conservatory due to the narrow paths and spaces within. 

Gardens of Golden Gate Park is committed to ensuring accessibility to everybody. If you or a member of your party requires accommodations, please contact us at info@gggp.org or by phone at (415) 661-1316 before your visit to discuss your needs (please note that making your request at least 5 business days before your visit will help ensure availability). 


HOW TO REACH

San Francisco Muni bus and metro lines, including the 5, 7, 43, 44, and N-Judah lead to or near the Gardens.

The free Golden Gate Park shuttle stops on John F. Kennedy Promenade, right in front of the Conservatory. The shuttle operates Monday to Friday from 12-6pm, and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10am-6pm. Learn more about the shuttle and access to Golden Gate Park at sfrecpark.org

The Conservatory has two bike racks: one in the Dahlia Garden on the east side of the building, and one near the restrooms on Conservatory Drive West.

The closest ride-share and drop-off location to the Conservatory of Flowers is at the intersection of the intersection of Bowling Green Drive and JFK Promenade (near Goldman Tennis Center).

Parking for cars and bikes is available in the Music Concourse Garage, which can be accessed by entering the park at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way. The garage is also accessible from Fulton Street and 10th Avenue. It is a 10-minute walk from the Conservatory, a 3-minute walk from the Japanese Tea Garden, and a 2-minute walk from San Francisco Botanical Garden. Free public street parking is available on MLK Jr. Drive, Nancy Pelosi Drive, and Bowling Green Drive, within walking distance of all three gardens.

Please note that JFK Promenade is car-free, allowing park visitors of all ages and abilities to use the roadway free of car traffic.


ADMISSION

ADMISSION

Gardens of Golden Gate Park Pass
Includes access to the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden
$33 – Adults
$21 – Youth Ages 12-17, Seniors 65 and over
$9 – Children ages 5-11
Free – Children 4 and under, GGGP members

Conservatory of Flowers
$14 – Adults, weekdays
$17 – Adults, weekends
$7 – Youth Ages 12-17, Seniors 65 and over
$3 – Children ages 5-11
Free – Children 4 and under, Gardens of Golden Gate Park Members, San Francisco Residents with ID, veterans, Museums for All and SNAP/EBT beneficiaries, school groups
Free First Tuesday of every month!

Holiday Hours
The Conservatory is CLOSED on Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1, and is OPEN on all other major holidays, including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day.
The Conservatory will also be CLOSED from January 22 to February 5, 2025 for annual maintenance.


VISITOR INFO

OPENING HOURS: next days Tue  10:00-16:30
Thu  10:00-16:30
Fri  10:00-16:30
Sat  10:00-16:30
Sun  10:00-16:30
Mon  10:00-16:30
Tue  10:00-16:30
Closed
Mar 1, 2025
Mar 2, 2025
Mar 5, 2025

ADDRESS:
100
John F Kennedy Dr
94118 San Francisco
California
United States

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