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Conservatory of Flowers
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,135 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in San Francisco, California
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (415) 661-1316
- Website gggp.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
The setting
“I recommend getting the three-attraction pass so you can visit the botanical garden, the conservatory of flowers, and the Japanese garden, you'll save some bucks, and they're all worth the visit.”
“The remarkable collection of Nepenthes was the highlight of my visit to the greenhouse, showcasing an impressive diversity of these fascinating carnivorous plants in a range of sizes and forms.”
“I recommend getting the three-attraction pass so you can visit the botanical garden, the conservatory of flowers, and the Japanese garden, you'll save some bucks, and they're all worth the visit.”
“The Conservatory of Flowers has an amazing variety of tropical plants and colorful flowers.”
Amenities, with proof
“The Victorian greenhouse is stunning from the outside, and the inside is filled with lush plants from all over the world.”
“The gentle sound of fountains, and the calm was immediate and restorative which nearly cured my seasonal depression.”
What couples say again and again
“Elegantly suspended among a lush array of exotic tropical flora, they created a captivating and immersive botanical experience for which I am truly grateful.”
“The early morning light is gorgeous for photography, the gardens are peaceful, and it's a great escape from the South Bay heat.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Conservatory of Flowers”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Listed on Google as a wedding venue”
Getting married at Conservatory of Flowers
Conservatory of Flowers comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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