Calendar
February 2019
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Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: Eye Candy
Open Now
Escape to tropical paradise with a sweet treat for the senses in this dazzling and decadent all-new show! Watch as Phipps is transformed by the colors and shapes of hundreds of stunning orchids and ornate tropical bonsai. -
Garden Railroad: Memories in Motion
Open Now
All aboard! Join us on a treasured locomotive journey through the years at Phipps, with fun, interactive features at every stop. -
Tropical Forest Cuba
Now Open
Experience the natural beauty and culture of Cuba, one of the most biodiverse Caribbean island nations on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest exhibit. -
Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive
Mondays – Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – Close; Saturdays – Sundays All Day
Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership! -
Tropical Sundays
Save 50% on Admission Sundays, Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24
Escape to a warm tropical paradise and save! Take 50% off admission every Sunday in February when you wear a tropical-inspired shirt to Phipps. -
A Celebration of Seeds: Seventh Annual Seed and Plant Swap
Sat., Feb. 23; 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us and Grow Pittsburgh at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland to swap seeds and plants, acquire tips and get ready for a great season of gardening. Free and open to the public.
Hosted at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland -
2019 Phipps Weddings Showcase
Sun., Feb. 24; 6 – 9 p.m.
Planning your wedding? Discover one of the world's best garden wedding venues and meet the people who make couples' dreams come true at this special one-night-only open-house showcase at Phipps. -
Deepening Roots: Our Growing Connections to the Botanical World
Open Now
An amazing new series of "plant profile" paintings by celebrated local artist Ashley Cecil will capture your imagination and challenge your perceptions of the relationships between people and plants. -
Shaped by Nature: A Youth Art Exhibition
Open Now
In the Center for Sustainable Landscapes Green Gallery, enjoy art depicting the relationships between biological systems within our bodies and the natural environment as created by middle and high school students involved in Phipps’ Fairchild Challenge. -
February Public Programs
Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m.
Join us each Saturday and Sunday in the Tropical Forest Conservatory for interactive demonstrations, activities and speakers that will deepen your connections to the beauty and wonders of nature, all free with admission! -
Discovery Programs
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Plus Additional Days As Available
Join us for one of our weekly scheduled Discovery Programs to engage our youngest visitors with the wonders of the natural world. All programs are free with admission and require no advance registration. -
Nature Lab and Observational Beehive Open Hours
Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Except as Noted
The revolutionary Nature Lab at Phipps and Observational Beehive are now open for you to discover. Drop in during our Saturday open hours and a graduate of our Learning for a Greener Future high school internship will show you around. No advance reservation is required.
