Calendar
May 2021
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Summer Flower Show: The Hidden Life of Trolls
Opens Sat., May 1
Join us for a magical adventure throughout the conservatory featuring one-of-a-kind displays of trolls inspired by the mythological creatures found in folklore and pop culture. -
Online Classes for Adults
See description for dates and times
Now some of our most popular courses are available to attend from the comfort of your own home. Peruse our offerings for an exciting variety of fun and enriching programs on vegetable gardening, orchid care and more to let your inspiration grow. Enrolled students will receive a... -
Virtual Explorers Academy
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Explore an all-new series of virtual programs for children ages 4 – 18 from the amazing child educators at Phipps. Topics include wildlife exploration, creative movement and a healthy family cooking series. -
Virtual Biophilia: Pittsburgh
Thurs., May 6; 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! -
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! -
May Market
May 7 – 8; Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phipps' celebrated open-air market returns! Stock up on unique plants, landscaping materials to botanical art, natural body care products and more. -
Celebrating John Bauer, Painter of Trolls
Opens Sat., May 1
This delightful gallery, provided in partnership with Jönköpings Läns Museum, shows the works of Swedish painter and illustrator John Bauer, whose works inspired some of the custom trolls in Phipps' Summer Flower Show: The Hidden Life of Trolls. -
Planets Earth
Virtual Exhibit 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. -
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.
