Visitor Notices

Café Closure

Café Phipps is temporarily closed while we explore new ways to offer you the highest quality service. Select snacks and drinks are available in the Shop at this time.

Room Closures

Please note the Tropical Forest Conservatory will be closed to the public for installation of the Tropical Forest Panama exhibit from Mon., Jan. 20 - Fri., Feb. 28. Tropical Forest Panama will open to the public on Sat., March 1.

Some areas of the public garden occasionally close during normal business hours for private events and other activities. Here's a snapshot of what's happening over the next several weeks, to help you plan your visit with us.

• Sat., Jan. 18 | Broderie Room: noon - 1:30 p.m. and 3:45 - 5 p.m.
• Sat., Jan. 25 | Broderie Room: 1 - 1:45 p.m. and 4 - 5 p.m. 
• Sat., Jan. 27 | 3 - 5 p.m. 
• Thurs., Jan. 30 | Broderie Room: 3:30 - 5 p.m. 

Road Closures

• Please note that the nearby Panther Hollow Bridge and Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge are presently closed to vehicular traffic, but it's still easy to visit by following posted detour signs. For Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge information, please visit the City of Pittsburgh website. A Panther Hollow Bridge detour can be achieved by utilizing Hobart Street, Beacon Street, Wightman Street and Schenley Drive; click here for an image.