Rental, Tours, Group Information
School Groups
All school groups can make a reservation for a self-guided visit
Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.
3rd and 4th grade classes can make a reservation for a guided tour
Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. For more information about guided
tours, visit our education page.
All San Francisco public and private school groups have free admission
to the Conservatory with advance reservations. Fees for school groups
outside San Francisco city limits are as follows: Students 12 -
17 $3.00, University/College Students $3.00, Youth 5 - 11 $1.50,
4 and under free.
Note: All school groups must have a 1:8 ratio of staff or
chaperone/student.
Group Visits
Groups are welcome to visit the Conservatory of Flowers Tuesday
through Saturday. We recommend booking your reservation between
9 am and noon. Currently, we do not have guided tours. Admission
cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors 65 and over. There are
no group discounts.
To make a reservation, send your email with subject list "Reservation
Request" and include the following information: group name, contact
name and phone number, date of trip, time, # of people in group.
We will check availability and email a confirmation. If your group
is smaller than 20, you will not need a reservation. Please note:
Groups larger than 20 who do not pre-book may encounter entry lines.
We do not recommend group visits on Sunday as the east end of Golden
Gate Park is closed to vehicle traffic.
For additional information call 415-666-7001.
Event Rental Information at the
Conservatory of Flowers
The Conservatory of Flowers is pleased to offer evening rentals
for a wide range of events. Whether you're booking a corporate event,
hosting a cocktail party for friends, or planning your wedding or
25th anniversary party, our site is by far one of the most unique
in the Bay Area. This historic facility located in Golden Gate Park
boasts five exhibit spaces with exotic plants and flowers from all
over the world. Each exhibit gallery showcases something totally
different than the next. Our Special Exhibit space changes twice
a year and provides visitors with educational and worldly plant/flower
features.
All rentals include full guest access to all exhibit spaces, Conservatory
staff on site, and docents upon request. We assist with coordinating
your event and provide a list of our preferred caterers, tent vendors,
etc. to make your event a lifelong memory.
To receive additional information or to schedule a site visit,
please provide: preferred date of rental, length of time, number
of guests, type of event. Email this to: info@conservatoryofflowers.org
The following information is an overview of our facility rental
options. Other pricing may be applicable depending on the size of
your event and the time of year it is held. Please note: All event
rentals are held after 5 p.m.
Private after hour tour (up to 12 people)
The Conservatory offers private after hour tours for up to 12 people.
These intimate events are a unique way to celebrate an anniversary,
entertain guests, surprise out of town relatives, or just enjoy
an evening with good friends. Tour package includes: two and a half
hour in-depth tour of the Conservatory, champagne/wine, hors d oeuvres,
and a rare after hours evening at the Conservatory. Tours are available
Tuesday - Friday after 5 p.m. at the following rates: Docent
$1000, Curator $1200, Director $1500
Corporate rental (up to 250 people)
Events are held on the lawn directly in front of the Conservatory
or on the platform. All events are tented. Tent pricing is separate.
Tent pricing ranges from $2500 to $6000 depending on the amenities
you choose. The caterer provides beverages, linens, tables, chairs,
and supplies. Guests have access to all exhibit spaces throughout
the evening. Conservatory staff is provided and can check in quests,
assist with distribution of information/products. Docents are also
available for tours.
Rental period of 3-5 hours | Fee: $5500
Wedding ceremony (50 people or less)
Held in our Potted Plants exhibit space, this intimate room features
a wide variety of Orchids, Hibiscus, and other flowering plants.
It also has a variety of beautiful pots from countries all over
the world. Stunning photo opportunities throughout.
Rental period of one and a half hours | Fee: $2500
Wedding ceremony (50 people or more)
Weddings can be held on the lawn directly in front of the Conservatory.
You may also select the asphalt area in front of the building at
the top of the stairs. Weddings can be tented or open air. Guests
have full access to the inside of the Conservatory before or after
your ceremony.
Rental period of one and a half hours | Fee: $3500
Wedding reception (up to 150 people seated reception or 250
cocktail party)
Wedding receptions are held on the lawn directly in front of the
Conservatory. All events are tented. Tent pricing is separate. Tent
pricing ranges from $2500 to $6000 depending on the amenities you
choose. The caterer provides beverages, linens, tables, chairs,
and supplies. Guests have access to all exhibit spaces throughout
the evening. Wedding photos can be taken throughout the facility
as well as in Conservatory valley gardens directly in front.
Rental period of six hours | Fee: $6300
(ceremony fee is waived)
Thank you for considering the Conservatory of Flowers
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