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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 10,519 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Schenley Park's horticulture hub features botanical gardens & a steel-&-glass Victorian greenhouse.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 412-622-6914
- Website phipps.conservatory.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
The setting
“Most of the conservatory is inside (which was a huge plus during the thunderstorm) but there are very cute outside gardens as well!”
“The dedicated Victoria amazonica pond room deserves special mention, as do the fern and orchid greenhouses, each showcasing remarkable specialized collections.”
“A blogger who has traveled all over the world looking at botanical gardens recommended this on a random reel… ummm yes I’m so glad I listened!”
“With so many breathe taking section I truly enjoyed the rainforest, Japanese garden and fruits and spices section.”
“Schenley Park's horticulture hub features botanical gardens & a steel-&-glass Victorian greenhouse.” — its Google listing
Amenities, with proof
“Explore breathtaking seasonal flower shows, lush tropical gardens and world-class sustainable architecture at Pittsburgh’s historic botanical garden.” — the venue's website
“Become a member to receive free year-round admission, discounts on classes and programs, invitations to exclusive events, and more.” — the venue's website
“There is a cafe and water fountains with a bottle refill stations.”
What couples say again and again
“The giant tropical plant collection, set beneath age-old ficus trees and complemented by waterfalls and an exotic freshwater fish pond, is particularly impressive.”
“The conservatory is beautifully maintained and has an incredible variety of plants, colorful flowers, and even fruit-bearing trees and plants from around the world.”
“This place is truly unbelievably and a must see, and all for a pretty affordable price of just about $20 a person!”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Weddings Under Glass”
- Corporate & private events — “Phipps provides a perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, photo sessions and corporate meetings.”
- Year-round — “Become a member to receive free year-round admission, discounts on classes and programs, invitations to exclusive events, and more.”
From the reviews
I have been coming here for many many years. This place has always been magical! We love how they run with a theme a couple times a year. So much time and effort must go into setting these themed exhibits up. I have brought my wife here before we were married and before kids on date nights.
Getting married at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Corporate events, retreats, or private parties come up for Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens — greenhouse venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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