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Conservatory of Flowers
  • Home
  • Visit
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours
    • Admission
    • Audio Tour
  • Exhibits
    • Map
    • Galleries & What’s in Bloom
    • Virtual Tour
  • Learn
    • Self-Guided Student Visits
    • 3-5th Grade Guided Visits
    • Educational Resources
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    • Event Rentals
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PAST EXHIBITS & EVENTS

Night Bloom

Night Bloom
November 22 – January 5, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

A light and sound experience.

Botanicals and Brews: Rare and Unusual
October 18 | 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

What better way to engage with the Conservatory’s rare and unusual plant collection than by doing so with some of the rarest and unusual brews.

Botanicals and Brews: Oktoberfest
September 20 | 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Don your lederhosen and join the fun!

Botanicals and Brews: In Bloom
August 16 | 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Our blooming collection and blooming taste buds mingle at this sumptuous thriller for the senses.

Botanicals and Brews: Historic Gems
July 19 | 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

We’re celebrating 140 years. Join us as we highlight some of the oldest plants in our collection.

Botanicals and Brews: SF Pride
June 21 | 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

On summer solstice, celebrate diversity in support of San Francisco Pride.

How to Create a Living Wall
San Francisco Public Library
June 15 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

In this special demonstration, Mario Vega, Nursery Specialist at the Conservatory of Flowers, will discuss the “Indoor Jungle” with a focus on vertical gardening. This demonstration is held at the San Francisco Public Library.

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February 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
Aphrodisiacs of the Tropics
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Steam up your Valentine’s Day with a trip to the rainforest at the one-and-only Conservatory of Flowers. Indulge your senses through sensually-inspired experiences throughout the Conservatory galleries, featuring a mesmerizing live accordion performance, delectable treats, and libations from Lagunitas Brewing and Revive Kombucha.

November 30, 2018 through January 6, 2019
Night Bloom

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Light up the season with Night Bloom, a five-week light and sound exhibition. Immerse yourself in an illuminated Conservatory of Flowers bursting with vibrant and luminous displays.

Rooms evoking the tropics will dazzle in this interactive nighttime experience. Journey through the five galleries and be transported with Night Bloom.

Friday, October 19th - 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Botanicals and Brews Beer Garden with Social and Temescal

Discover the unique tropical plant collection of the Conservatory through the lens of craft brews. Some of San Francisco’s finest craft brew masters will set up shop on the third Friday of the month at our Victorian greenhouse, telling the tall tales of botanical brewing and proffering their delicious elixirs. See the full calendar of Botanical and Brews events.

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Gala Under Glass: The Dracula Ball

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Dracula orchids, native to Andean Cloud Forests, represent both the powerful glory of an ingenious Earth, employing near-miraculous schemes to attract pollinators and thrive, and the poignant tragedy of assault on Earth by mining, logging and climate change. The Andes is the most diverse region of the planet, home to 15% of the world’s biodiversity. The Conservatory of Flowers is a portal to the verdant diversity of Earth’s tropical rain and cloud forests, through which guests can glimpse the glory and learn about these fragile ecosystems to protect them.

Friday, September 21st - 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Botanicals and Brews Beer Garden with Barebottle, Cooperage and Humboldt Cider

Discover the unique tropical plant collection of the Conservatory through the lens of craft brews. Some of San Francisco’s finest craft brew masters will set up shop on the third Friday of the month at our Victorian greenhouse, telling the tall tales of botanical brewing and proffering their delicious elixirs. See the full calendar of Botanical and Brews events.

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VISIT US

Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from another side of the world, or a classroom of budding botanists, the Conservatory of Flowers offers an intimate up-close experience with rare and endangered plants unlike any other. Come see what treasures await you!

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What's spiky, swamp-dwelling, and (at least) seven feet tall? It's the Swamp Arum, Lasimorpha senegalensis. Its bloom is perched on a towering stalk that nearly reaches the ceiling of the Aquatic Plants Gallery! Swipe for a closer look at the distinctively patterned bract that nearly encloses its inflorescence. Could this snazzy bract help attract pollinators to visit the many tiny flowers inside? 

As its name suggests, the Swamp Arum is an aquatic plant found in swamp forests and ponds of Western Africa. A leaf extract from this species is used in Nigerian traditional medicine for treatment of liver disease, and a few scientific studies have evaluated compounds in this plant for potential antibacterial properties and protective benefits for the liver.
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What's spiky, swamp-dwelling, and (at least) seven feet tall? It's the Swamp Arum, Lasimorpha senegalensis. Its bloom is perched on a towering stalk that nearly reaches the ceiling of the Aquatic Plants Gallery! Swipe for a closer look at the distinctively patterned bract that nearly encloses its inflorescence. Could this snazzy bract help attract pollinators to visit the many tiny flowers inside? As its name suggests, the Swamp Arum is an aquatic plant found in swamp forests and ponds of Western Africa. A leaf extract from this species is used in Nigerian traditional medicine for treatment of liver disease, and a few scientific studies have evaluated compounds in this plant for potential antibacterial properties and protective benefits for the liver.
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Marveling at the many leaf sizes, shapes and shades found in the Potted Plants gallery.
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Marveling at the many leaf sizes, shapes and shades found in the Potted Plants gallery.
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The delicate and fragrant Rhyncholaelia glauca is currently blooming in the Potted Plants gallery. 

Its a treat to get to see (and smell) this species up close. If you encountered it the wild, it would be likely growing high up in the trees as an epiphyte - farther from eye & nose level! 

Haven't heard of a Rhyncholaelia? That's no surprise - this is one of just 2 species in this genus. The other is Rhyncholaelia digbyana, the national flower of Honduras.
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The delicate and fragrant Rhyncholaelia glauca is currently blooming in the Potted Plants gallery. Its a treat to get to see (and smell) this species up close. If you encountered it the wild, it would be likely growing high up in the trees as an epiphyte - farther from eye & nose level! Haven't heard of a Rhyncholaelia? That's no surprise - this is one of just 2 species in this genus. The other is Rhyncholaelia digbyana, the national flower of Honduras.
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Don’t miss the Conservatory of Flowers’ ✨Award Winning ✨ display at the Pacific Orchid Exposition! Very fitting for this year’s expo theme: Masquerade. Congratulations to our horticulture team for creating this clever and beautiful display.

See the it yourself today, tomorrow & Sunday at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park - along with thousands of orchids in the show and sale, educational demonstrations and more. See the link in our bio for the full event description & ticket information.
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Don’t miss the Conservatory of Flowers’ ✨Award Winning ✨ display at the Pacific Orchid Exposition! Very fitting for this year’s expo theme: Masquerade. Congratulations to our horticulture team for creating this clever and beautiful display. See the it yourself today, tomorrow & Sunday at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park - along with thousands of orchids in the show and sale, educational demonstrations and more. See the link in our bio for the full event description & ticket information.
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Last chance to see this funky, fabulous flower of the Fabaceae! The Pride of Burma (Amherstia nobilis) is a member of Pea family (Fabaceae) and has a uniquely shaped flower like many of its relatives. It's nearing the final day or two of its bloom in the Aquatic Plants gallery.
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Last chance to see this funky, fabulous flower of the Fabaceae! The Pride of Burma (Amherstia nobilis) is a member of Pea family (Fabaceae) and has a uniquely shaped flower like many of its relatives. It's nearing the final day or two of its bloom in the Aquatic Plants gallery.
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Wanted: young orchid growers. Show your beautiful orchids at the 2022 Pacific Orchid Exposition hosted by @sforchidsociety! Enter plants in the youth category (ages 17 and under) and you might just be awarded the Imperiale Youth Prize, like previous winner Helen Liu. To be considered, bring plants with known names to Plant Entry at the SF County Fair Building tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/23, from 3pm to 8pm, and enter in Section 1200 as a youth exhibitor.

For everyone else, be sure to visit the 2022 Pacific Orchid Exposition this coming weekend (2/24-2/27) to see thousands of orchid flowers on display, a plant sale, hands-on horticultural demonstrations, and more. Plus the Conservatory of Flowers is just a 15-minute walk away from the County Fair Building, so you can visit us too!
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Wanted: young orchid growers. Show your beautiful orchids at the 2022 Pacific Orchid Exposition hosted by @sforchidsociety! Enter plants in the youth category (ages 17 and under) and you might just be awarded the Imperiale Youth Prize, like previous winner Helen Liu. To be considered, bring plants with known names to Plant Entry at the SF County Fair Building tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/23, from 3pm to 8pm, and enter in Section 1200 as a youth exhibitor. For everyone else, be sure to visit the 2022 Pacific Orchid Exposition this coming weekend (2/24-2/27) to see thousands of orchid flowers on display, a plant sale, hands-on horticultural demonstrations, and more. Plus the Conservatory of Flowers is just a 15-minute walk away from the County Fair Building, so you can visit us too!
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Looking to make this Valentine's Day one to remember? The Conservatory of Flowers offers intimate proposals and micro wedding packages that will create memories to last a lifetime. For more information, please visit the link in our bio and check out the events page to submit an inquiry.
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Looking to make this Valentine's Day one to remember? The Conservatory of Flowers offers intimate proposals and micro wedding packages that will create memories to last a lifetime. For more information, please visit the link in our bio and check out the events page to submit an inquiry.
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The delicate flowers of Angraecum eburneum, sometimes called the Comet Orchid. Currently blooming in the Potted Plants gallery! 

Photo credit ©SaxonHolt/PhotoBotanic (@summerdry.gardens)
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The delicate flowers of Angraecum eburneum, sometimes called the Comet Orchid. Currently blooming in the Potted Plants gallery! Photo credit ©SaxonHolt/PhotoBotanic (@summerdry.gardens)
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The Pacific Orchid Exposition is just over two weeks away! Come join the Orchid Masquerade from February 24th-27th at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park.

There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as many local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be conducted by experts with information about successfully growing and blooming orchids at home in San Francisco, as well as ongoing efforts to promote habitat conservation around the world. Families are welcome, and there will be special activities for kids and people of all ages and interests.

This event is hosted by the San Francisco Orchid Society. As usual, the Conservatory of Flowers will be participating with a spectacular botanical display. 

Learn more about the event, health and safety guidelines, and how to buy tickets via the link in our bio.
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The Pacific Orchid Exposition is just over two weeks away! Come join the Orchid Masquerade from February 24th-27th at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. There will be thousands of orchid flowers and plants on display, with judging from the American Orchid Society, as well as plants for sale from members of the San Francisco Orchid Society as well as many local, national & international nurseries. Hands-on demonstrations will be conducted by experts with information about successfully growing and blooming orchids at home in San Francisco, as well as ongoing efforts to promote habitat conservation around the world. Families are welcome, and there will be special activities for kids and people of all ages and interests. This event is hosted by the San Francisco Orchid Society. As usual, the Conservatory of Flowers will be participating with a spectacular botanical display. Learn more about the event, health and safety guidelines, and how to buy tickets via the link in our bio.
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