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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden

Address: 
One Schenley Park
Pittsburgh , PA , 15213-3830
Phone: 412/622-6914
40° 26' 17.5524" N, 79° 56' 54.6648" W
Contact name: 
Richard V. Piacentini, Executive Director
What our organization offers: 
Ages for which our activities are most appropriate: 
Explore the beauty and wonders of nature at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, encompassing 15 acres including a 14-room glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens. Experience industry-leading sustainable architecture and green practices, stunning seasonal flower shows, exclusive commissioned exhibits, renowned orchid and bonsai collections and more. Opened in 1893, the historic landmark is just a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh in Schenley Park. It's our mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse.
Academic, Arts and Crafts, Exercise & Health, Hands-on, Healthful Living, Hiking, Nature/Outdoors