Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Phone: +14126226914
Sunday: 9:30AM–5PM
Monday: 9:30AM–5PM
Tuesday: 9:30AM–5PM
Wednesday: 9:30AM–5PM
Thursday: 9:30AM–5PM
Friday: 9:30AM–10PM
Saturday: 9:30AM–5PM
m c
I love and been to many botanical gardens. Phipps’ was a bit disappointing to me. $20 admission fee at the door, I asked for a map and was told to just take a picture of it from the wall. It was not a big deal, since I’m all about saving the trees too! Here are the things to why I gave this place 3/5. This botanic garden was just kinda small, not a whole lot of cool plants to see. The one area I wanted to see was the room where they had used plants to make a flower. Which was also the room/pic they used to advertised this place. When asked about it, I was told by their staff the room was closed to replace glass panels. Keep in mind, I visited this botanical garden on July 4th with lots of tourists coming in. If I had known that the room they advertised was closed; I would’ve used my time better and visited other attractions instead. Then again, I’m not sure if that room would’ve made a difference considered I was hoping to see some unique plants. The outdoor garden was very ordinary and not a whole lot to see. Overall, I probably won’t come back to visit this place again.
Noah
The conservatory features some rotating and some permanent components. Structurally and aesthetically, the location is super well designed; even indoors you feel outdoors. Our pictures depict a time when there were glass sculptures inside as well! Just a lovely juxtaposition of built vs. natural environment. Thematic spaces also feature during the holidays, which will work for you if you like nostalgia. They're doing great conservation work as well! Keep supporting Phipps!
Jessica Bundrige
Perfect Saturday for a visit to Phipps Conservatory. Elegant, beautiful and tranquil gardens. A feast for the senses. Fun, accessible, free parking and excellent for adults and children alike. Friendly and helpful staff. Cute cafe. It was nice to get there early before the crowds to take the time to thoroughly enjoy each section more than once. Loved it. What a treasure.
Heidi Long
The conservatory is a wonderful escape from the hectic and sometimes chaotic everyday life. Between the gorgeous colors and the vivid scents of the vast variety of flowers, one can almost forget that Phipps is located in a busy city such as Pittsburgh. Once inside time slows down as you unwind and stroll through the different themed rooms. Spring and Christmas are my favorite times to visit but there is always something to see all year long. I would definitely suggest giving Phipps a look.
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Yes they have their summer display out now so it is different and festive for the season
They will definitely like the gallery of butterflies, the turtle lagoon, if not the countless colours surrounding their environment in the shape of plants and flowers. There are also some mini activities they can take part in (like outdoor musical instruments, water breathing props, mini play kitchen etc). I noticed many children running around and enjoying their surroundings when I visited the gardens.
The fall show ended Nov. 5th, Winter show begins Nov 24th
Yes absolutely!
You just need to buy a ticket for a specific time. You can do it with your phone. So when you show up you can just show them your phone so they can scan it. It's very easy.
to be truthful on that I can never answer that as of right now I don't have to use a wheelchair and if I did I'd bring one from home they're not hard to transport unless the person you had has a motorized wheelchair that's all I could say I'm sorry that I can't give you the answer you want but I don't know too many wheelchair rentals unless it's amusement park or like the zoo it's either bring your own wheelchair or hopefully you can get one thank you for asking a question that I could not answer honestly
They have a free parking for visitors so, if you get there early you might get a spot, otherwise, look around for meters or I believe in some cases they will let you park in the grass for what I believe is $20
I believe the best time to visit Phipps is when there is not a crowd of people walking through. Phipps is a place to visit and take your time doing it. Walking slowly through and take in the nature. Christmas time has light decorations but it's so crowded that you can't spend a lot of time in one room. At times you have to squeeze through crowds of people to get to where you're going.
The only reservation you can make is when you have an event like weddings, birthdays etc.
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