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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
OUR EXPERIENCES
A green oasis in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland neighborhood, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has offered a world-class garden experience since 1893. Spanning 15 acres, it features a 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct gardens, and award-winning sustainable architecture. Visitors enjoy seasonal flower shows, exclusive exhibits, and renowned orchid and bonsai collections. Phipps also offers educational programs for all ages and a dedicated volunteer community supporting tours, horticulture, and more.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world.
OUR IMPACT
For more than 130 years, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has excelled in showcasing beauty. Today, this legacy serves as a platform to demonstrate that people, plants, health, the planet, and beauty are inextricably interconnected—and that sustainable action, from constructing the world’s greenest buildings to planting a raised-bed vegetable garden at home, is key to ensuring these vital connections remain harmonious, mutually beneficial, healthy, and preserved for future generations.
As part of this evolution, Phipps has built three of the world’s greenest buildings on its campus, reimagined its horticultural and operational policies to ensure environmental responsibility, and founded The Climate Toolkit.
DETAILS
To learn more, contact: jreed@phipps.conservatory.org
What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1-40
Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes
Do you have group rates?
Yes
Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No
What languages do you offer your services in?
English, others by advance request
When are you open?
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fridays; extended hours during winter holiday season; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is committed to inclusivity for all guests. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and accommodations can be requested. All gardens are accessible except the Stove Room in the west wing.
As a KultureCity® Certified venue, we offer sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and more. Staff are trained to assist guests with sensory needs. Our "Know Before You Go" guide provides useful information on check-in, restrooms, quiet areas, and more.