Phipps Conservatory

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Step Into a Botanical Garden World

The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens brings nature into focus in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Tour of Phipps Conservatory

Choose from the videos below to see the beautiful gardens and an example of special events at the conservatory.
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A Brief Overview of the Gardens

The conservatory features a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor exhibits year round.

OUTDOOR GARDENS
Discovery Garden: Designed for "children of all ages", this is a sensory garden with many things to interact with.
Japanese Courtyard Garden: Complete with lanterns, wooden bridge, and stream, this garden accenuates common Japenese garden elements.
Aquatic Garden: This garden consists of two pools with water plants during summer months.
Outdoor Garden: This garden often is the center stage for concerts, cocktail parties, and even weddings at the conservatory.
Medicinal Plant Garden: Visitors can explore the healing relationship between plants and people.
Botany Hall Garden: a Mediterranean-inspired garden with fragrant flowers and fountain

INDOOR GARDENS
Palm Court: As the name suggests, this garden in the center of the conservatory features palm trees as high as 50 feet tall!
Serpetine Room: This room often hosts special exhibits and events seasonally.
Fern Room: Explore the prehistoric history of ferns in this garden.
Orchid Room: Orchid enthusiasts will want to visit in July when the orchids are in full bloom.
Stove Room: This room is home to several tropical plants
South Conservatory: This room hosts seasonal garden shows and the Garden Railway
Tropical Fruit and Spice Room: Plants in the garden are good enough to eat featuring bananas, papayas and more.
The Gallery: Host for public programs and educational activities
Sunken Garden: Waterfalls and many garden beds accenuate this room
Desert Room: Cacti from all over the globe are featured in this room
Victoria Room: An interactive fountain for guests compliment the Victorian era of foilage in this garden.
Parterre de Boderie Room: A french inspired garden to be viewed at an angle.
East Room: This forest inspired room is a tranquil exhibit at the conservatory.

Special Events and Weddings at the Phipps Conservatory

A beautiful setting for your special event

The conservatory offers many wedding packages and special events rentals to the general public.

Choose one of the many beautiful indoor gardens, or choose the lush lawn of the outdoor gardens for your event. The conservatory also offers the ability to rent the entire facillity for exclusive use.

Packages can accommodate up to 600 guests, and range between $1,000 to $15,000 depending on your needs and includes security and rental staff for the event.

The conservatory has 3 caterers to choose from and also an equipment rental company to provide necessary chairs, tables, tents and other accommodations for guests.

Photos of the Phipps Conservatory

Take a glimpse of weddings, special exhibits, and the absolute beauty the Phipps Conservatory offers.
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Links for the Phipps and Conservatory, Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and other Botanical Gardens in the United States:
Official Website of the Phipps Conservatory
Explore the exhibits and attractions of the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden in Schenley Park of Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Check the city's newspaper for special exhibits and events in and around Pittsburgh
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