Visitor Tips
Plan ahead to make your visit to Phipps even more relaxing and memorable. Our staff is always available to answer any pre-visit questions that might arise.
Time
Our average visit takes approximately 90 minutes, but you can easily spend an entire day in the indoor and outdoor display rooms and still have more to see!
Guides
Helpful guides to bring with you during your visit....NEED COPY.
Comfort
Phipps can be very warm during the summer months and some rooms may be cool during the winter. Visitors are encouraged to dress in layers year-round and make use of the lockers in the Welcome Center. Most of the walkways at Phipps are concrete or stone. Some may be uneven and slippery when wet. Comfortable, slip-resistant shoes are recommended for your safety and enjoyment.
Peak & Quiet Times
You'll find fewer visitors between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. daily. During peak spring and summer months, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the best days to visit.
Friday Nights
Phipps Conservatory offers visitors a very different experience—the gardens at night every Friday until 10 PM.
Wi-Fi
Visitors to Phipps Conservatory can enjoy free Wi-Fi access in the café.
Photography
Phipps Conservatory encourages photography and video for personal use only. Any commercial photography (including wedding photography, professional portraits, modeling, media, and images for resale in any form) requires prior approval and may involve a fee. Contact Event Sales at 412-622-6914 x6401 to schedule wedding and portrait photographs. Please direct all other inquiries to Marketing at 412-441-4442 x3804.
Tripod Use: Members only may use a tripod during a designated Sunday 9:30 until 11 am slot (Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday excluded). Reservations are required four days in advance by contacting our ticketing office.
