Butterflies and Blooms Special Exhibit at SF Conservator of Flowers

The Conservatory of Flowers at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is having their most beautiful special exhibit "Butterflies and Blooms" again!  Exhibit will go on from May 8th to October 20th, 2013.

My daughter trying to catch a black and red butterfly
(or flutter-by as she calls them) at the last exhibit some years ago.

If you haven't had the chance to see this one yet, it's definitely worth the visit if you are nearby (or even if you are not so nearby)!  In addition to the four usual rooms (or wings) of the conservatory, which features Aquatic, Lowland Tropic and Highland Tropic plants, and Potted Plants, the special exhibit room will feature hundreds of exotic butterflies flying around the room in a dazzling array of spectacular colors as they stop from flower to flower, suckling upon its nectar.  An amazing display of chrysalis allows you to witness the birthing of new butterflies as well.  

Of course there is an amazing number of orchids on display throughout, especially in the Potted Plant room next to the special exhibit room as well as in the Highland Tropics and Aquatics Room!!!  And it is all situated in the beautifully restored Victorian greenhouse, the oldest wood and glass conservatory, also a national historic landmark!

Please check out their website for more information on the exhibit:

Conservatory of Flowers Special Exhibit | Conservatory of Flowers

Location/ Address
Golden Gate Park
100 John F. Kennedy Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118 
[map]

Hours of Operations
Tuesday thru Sunday:
10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.*
Monday: Closed**

Admission fees
$7.00 for Adults
$5.00 for Youth ages 12-17, Seniors age 65 & over, and College Students with ID
$2.00 for Children ages 5-11
Free for Children ages 4 and under
*San Francisco Residents: show proof of residency for reduced admission

Free Admission Day

The Conservatory is free to all visitors on the first Tuesday of every month.