Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory
A Victorian glasshouse from 1893 with more than ten conservatory rooms that host rotating flower shows. The winter holiday light display is especially popular.
The conservatory was donated by steel magnate Henry Phipps. Its 14 rooms include the Palm Court, Fern Room, Desert Room and Tropical Forest Room, with works by glass artist Dale Chihuly scattered among them. Each season has its own themed flower show, and the December light show requires advance booking. The new Center for Sustainable Landscapes is one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the world. Admission is about US$20–25. It is located at the entrance to Schenley Park and can be visited on the same day as the Carnegie Museums.
Opening hours
09:30–17:00 (Fri until 22:00)
Nearby sights
- Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Schenley Park
- Cathedral of Learning
- Strip District
- Saint Anthony's Chapel
- Heinz History Center
- The Frick Pittsburgh