September 2023

  • LAST CHANCE: Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter

    Now Through Sun., Sept. 24

    This summer, experience brilliant horticultural displays and breathtaking fashion designs inspired by Billy Porter's local roots and iconic array of accomplishments as an award-winning actor, singer, director, composer and playwright.
  • Tropical Forest Hawai‘i

    Now Open

    Say aloha to the spectacular intertwining of nature and culture of Hawai‘i, one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth, in our immersive new Tropical Forest Conservatory exhibit.
  • Make the Switch at Phipps! Green Power Drive

    Daily, noon – 5 p.m. with occasional evening hours

    Switch your home electricity to 100% green power while visiting our Tropical Forest Conservatory and you can receive a free Phipps membership!
  • Adult Education at Phipps

    See description for dates and times

    Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on gardening, culinary arts and more to let your inspiration grow this season.
  • Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh

    Thurs., Sept. 7; 6 p.m. EST, 3 p.m. PST

    Biophilia: Pittsburgh meets monthly to discuss how citizens can strengthen the bond between people and nature through education and action. Registration is required but events are free to attend. Join the conversation!
  • Peek Behind the Petals

    Sat., Sept. 30; 10 a.m.

    Join us for a member-exclusive, in-person presentation of our behind-the-scenes series, Peek Behind the Petals!
  • Tropical Forest Hawai‘i Festival

    Sat., Sept. 30; 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

    Join us for a celebration of the culture and plants of Hawai‘i! Enjoy children's activities and live entertainment, learn about plants native to Hawai‘i and more, free with Phipps admission.
  • Plants, Cuisine and Culture

    Select Weekdays, 7 – 8 p.m.; See Description for Full Schedule

    In this series, renowned chefs, culinary historians and authors from cultures around the world discuss how plants shaped their foodways.
  • Ikebana International Exhibit

    Opens Fri., Sept. 29

    In this new exhibit in our Welcome Center Gallery, view gorgeous floral displays courtesy of the Ikebana International Pittsburgh Chapter.
  • Planets Earth

    Now Open

    A dynamic exhibit at the Center for Sustainable Landscapes addresses the pressing environmental issues of our time and proposes a new way of thinking about how to solve them.