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Botanical garden · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Phipps Conservatory
A Victorian greenhouse from 1893 in Schenley Park, with rooms of tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal flower displays, plus outdoor gardens.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Phipps Conservatory
Phipps Conservatory was donated to the city in 1893 by Henry Phipps, Andrew Carnegie’s partner in the steel business. The glass-and-iron greenhouse, in Victorian style, stands at the entrance to Schenley Park in Oakland and is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States.
The route passes through a sequence of rooms with palms, ferns, orchids, cacti, tropical plants, and a Japanese bonsai garden. Several rooms change their displays each season, with flower exhibitions in spring, summer, fall, and at Christmas.
Next to the original greenhouse, newer buildings were constructed using energy-efficient techniques, including an education center and an indoor rainforest. The outdoor gardens have aquatic plants and areas for children.
Schenley Park around it has trails, a lake, and views over the Oakland neighborhood.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Best time
In spring and at Christmas, when the flower displays are more elaborate; on cold days the greenhouse is pleasant.
How to get there
It’s at the entrance to Schenley Park, about 500 meters from the Carnegie Museums in Oakland. Buses link downtown to the neighborhood.
Tip
Buy a timed-entry ticket during exhibition seasons, which tend to be busy on weekends.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Phipps Conservatory
What to see at Phipps Conservatory?
The rooms of the Victorian greenhouse, with palms, orchids and bonsai, and the seasonal flower displays.
Is Phipps Conservatory near the Carnegie Museums?
Yes, about 500 meters away, at the entrance to Schenley Park in Oakland.
When are the flower shows at Phipps?
There are shows each season, and the Christmas display is usually among the most popular.