Conservatory of Flowers

Category: Botanical garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

Address: 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

Phone: +14158312090

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Takeshi Young

Aug 7, 2022

Gorgeous conservatory in Golden Gate Park with a wide variety of unique and beautiful plants and several climates. Stepping inside the conservatory transports you into the middle of a tropical rainforest. I found the experience very calm and relaxing. Definitely recommended, and it’s free for SF residents.

Hayley Powers

Jul 23, 2022

This place is so cool! it is not too big either which I think is great. You can really take time to see the various rooms without feeling exhausted. We went on a lovely sunny day so keep in mind the temp and humidity is such to keep very tropical plants thriving in here (so no jackets are needed!). Once you’re done I highly recommend sitting on the lawn with a blanket and having a picnic if the weather allows. The perfect afternoon in my opinion. Great place to take visitors.

Brinda Guru

Jul 13, 2022

This place is a plant lover’s paradise. The plants were maintained very well with separate temperature/humidity controlled areas. The highlight was the aquatic plants section with giant water lily. It was soothing and relaxing to spend time inside. You could also get some pictures here, they have setup benches with beautiful backgrounds. If you are an SF resident, you have free access, and the lawn just outside the conservatory makes an amazing picnic spot!

Alexandrea Helms

Jun 11, 2022

Such an amazing place! Multiple rooms with different atmospheres and temperatures- I was wearing a wool coat which I do NOT recommend for inside. I was very tempted to buy one of each plant available in the gift shop to take home. Couldn’t stop taking pictures and videos. A place I want to go back to every time I’m in the city and could easily afford to as it’s reasonably priced per person.

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Questions & Answers

Do you have to pay to get in?

Daiana Macedo | Aug 21, 2018
Elliot Schwartz | Jul 21, 2022

Admission fees General public: $13.00 for Adults (Feb-Oct) $10.00 for Adults (Nov-Jan) $7.00 for Youth ages 12-17, Seniors age 65 & over, and College Students with ID $3.00 for Children ages 5-11 Free for Children ages 4 and under Free for San Francisco Residents with ID

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Is there a light show in December

Mei Lie Wong | Aug 21, 2018
Conservatory of Flowers | Aug 21, 2018

Year round after sunset 🌅

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Can I do a small picnic in front of the Conservatory of flowers of about 5-10 people without needing to do a reservation????

Bani | Aug 20, 2020
JJB | Aug 20, 2020

There were 2 different groups of a similar size both having picnics on the lawn directly in front of the conservatory without any problems

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do you have handicapped access?

Charlene Oakes | Aug 21, 2018
Martin Reinders | Aug 21, 2018

Yes

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Do we need reservations in addition to ticket purchase due to Covid restrictions?

Debbi Quick | Aug 20, 2021
Sheikh Sajad | Aug 20, 2021

Hey Debbi...you don't..

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Where to park?

Marilyn Ohlsson | Aug 21, 2019
Chris Hiralez | Aug 21, 2019

Park on JFK Drive. It stays well lit. Don't park on Conservatory Drive-it gets very dark & car break ins are frequent. Or you can park in Music Concourse Garage

What are the menu prices

Carllan Lane | Aug 21, 2018
Elliot Schwartz | Aug 21, 2018

There's a little booth outside that has snacks, and typically a hot dog tent not too far away, but there's no food in the conservatory.

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Has the stinky flower already bloomed?

C Gilbert | Jul 21, 2022
Donald McCandless | Jul 21, 2022

Yes, around the fourth week of this June.

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Does it matter what time you get there (obviously in between the open hours), do you need to get your tickets at 10 or can you come later?

Saraí Nicacio | Apr 22, 2022
Juniper Moureau | Apr 22, 2022

For regular entry, you get your tickets upon arrival and enter after. You don't need to get their early like a concert or anything. Hope this helps!

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Where can we park?

Genevieve McElroy | Aug 20, 2021
Mariano Curat | Aug 20, 2021

You can park close to the academy of sciences or the tennis courts and walk

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Hi, I bought tickets for last Saturday but I could not use them. Can I use them another day? thank you

Tomasa Bulux | Aug 20, 2021
Ariel Belmont | Aug 20, 2021

I totally agree with Tomasa. They guy who assisted us when we visited was nice, I'm sure he is the one responding the emails 😊🤔

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Is night bloom still going on as of today?

Trina Do | Aug 20, 2021
Sergio Baca | Aug 20, 2021

Yep, still in bloom.

Are there bike racks available outside the conservatory? I would like to bike around the park and then lock my bike somewhere to go inside.

Abby Snow | Aug 20, 2020
Denis Danra | Aug 20, 2020

Haven't seen anything like that around... You wanna call them to double check. They might possibly have a space where you can safely park your bike while enjoying the tour...

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How much is to have a wedding

Crystal Smith-Sahagian | Aug 20, 2020
Blaine Buckingham | Aug 20, 2020

You must call them.

Do you happen to have a Dracula plant? I have one growing in my back yard.

Maryann Hughes | Aug 20, 2020
Just Elegance Bridal | Aug 20, 2020

They might have one

Was it always named the conservatory of flowers?

James Figart | Aug 21, 2019
Just Elegance Bridal | Aug 21, 2019

Yes

How much is the ticket to get in the conservatory of flowers?

Hector Monge | Aug 21, 2019
Daya Puls | Aug 21, 2019

There are several prices, please check their website https://conservatoryofflowers.org/visit/

Do you ever have cinerarias on display? When I was a child, my grandmother took me to the conservatory and I can still envision the greenhouse that was filled with large terra cotta pots of cinerarias balanced on other pots to raise them up.

Genevieve McElroy | Aug 21, 2019
David Bumstead | Aug 21, 2019

Right now you see cinera I'm

I am interested in having a photo shoot in the conservatory, is this possible?

Jack Gunnin | Aug 21, 2019
Christopher King | Aug 21, 2019

Call the Conservatory. I think you can have private tours scheduled so why not a photo shot, especially if it brings them positive publicity.

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What are the flowers like in december?

Daniel Bowler | Aug 21, 2019
Jessica Sands | Aug 21, 2019

It's temperature and moisture controlled in each room and every room has something different. You can see what's blooming on their website.

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I live in Massachusetts. I would like to purchase two adult and one child gift card/certificate. How could I do this?

Kim Messier | Aug 21, 2019
Holly | Oct 24, 2021

Tickets are purchased in front upon entry

Are there butterflies at the conservatory of Flowers

Jennifer Mendes | Aug 21, 2019
Erez Levanon | Aug 21, 2019

No butterflies inside

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Are dogs allowed?

Carol Schrum | Aug 21, 2018
MissTris Bliss | Aug 21, 2018

Service dogs are allowed.

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Can I make a reservation to get a tour guide for my visit, to the consevatory oct 13 2018 ? If you have pre scheduled tours plese let me know how to acess the schedule. If there are privet tours I can sign up for, please advise, how to do this

Jani Walker | Aug 21, 2018
DANG LAM NGUYEN | Aug 21, 2018

It's very small, just 10 mins to go around. If you study about tropical trees so you may need a tour guide. If you're just a visitor, you shouldn't need to.

I’m bringing in a group of seniors in a small bus.(about the length of 1 1/2 parking spaces) some will have walkers. I read about parking on the side for closer access. Is there a even closer handicap entrance? And room to park the bus?

Ellen Hannah | Aug 21, 2018
Irina Karpenko | Aug 21, 2018

I don't think so . There's no lot to park mostly just side of the street parking for the park and conservatory .

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Best time of day to go?

Naomi Moran | Aug 21, 2018
Brett McKenzie | Aug 21, 2018

It's much less crowded in the mornings.

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is there the need to book for a day in June ?

Lynette Finch | Aug 21, 2018
Gopalakrishnan Veetil | Aug 21, 2018

If you want to oraganize an event then yes, you need to book it. If you are just visiting then pay the entry fee and enter. I dont think it is any different during june. Hopefully, not!

Butterfly garden pay ?

mary harry | Aug 21, 2018
Conservatory of Flowers | Aug 21, 2018

We no longer have a butterfly exhibit. That was our featured exhibit a year ago.

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Do you have plants and flowers for purchase?

A Google User | Aug 21, 2017
Ray Liang | Aug 21, 2018

And

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