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Conservatory of Flowers

Conservatory of Flowers is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in San Francisco, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Conservatory of Flowers?

The Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. With construction having been completed in 1879, it is the oldest building in the park. It was one of the first municipal conservatories constructed in the United States and is the oldest remaining municipal wooden conservatory in the country. For these distinctions and for its associated historical, architectural, and engineering merits, the Conservatory of Flowers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Places. It is a California Historical Landmark and a San Francisco Designated Landmark.

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Museum details

Name
Conservatory of Flowers
Type
Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
City
San Francisco
State
California
Website
http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org
IMLS Museum ID
8400600469
Coordinates
37.77025, -122.46932
What kind of museum is Conservatory of Flowers?

Conservatory of Flowers is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →

Where is Conservatory of Flowers located?

Conservatory of Flowers is located in San Francisco, California at approximately 37.77025, -122.46932. See the map above.

Does Conservatory of Flowers have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.conservatoryofflowers.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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