SF’s “Conservatory of Flowers” Free First Tuesdays (Golden Gate Park)
Whether you’re a native San Franciscan, a visitor from the other side of the world, or a budding botanist, the Conservatory of Flowers located in Golden Gate Park, offers an intimate, up-close experience with nearly 2,000 species of rare, exotic and endangered plants from more than 50 different countries.
Opened in 1879, the wood and glass greenhouse is the oldest existing conservatory of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
Conservatory of Flowers / Free Admission Day
First Tuesday of Every Month*Admission is normally $7 for SF residents ($10-12 for everyone else), but it’s free to all visitors on the first Tuesday of every month.
As of April 2021 there is no way to reserve tickets in advance for free day, we are told by the Conservatory of Flowers you should “just show up.”
Location: The Conservatory of Flowers can be found on JFK Drive at the Golden Gate Park.
Phone Number: 415-831-2090
Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday (10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) with the last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m. The Conservatory is closed on Mondays, with the exception of Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day.