Visitor Notices
Display Room and Exhibit Feature Closures
- Butterfly Forest will be closed for the 2026 spring and summer season as we transition the Conservatory’s west wing from steam to hot-water heat, the next step in our campus-wide decarbonization project. Butterflies will return to Phipps in 2027. To learn more about how to support butterflies and pollinators in your landscape, check out the butterfly garden and pollinator houses in our Children's Discovery Garden when you visit.
Some areas of the public garden occasionally close during normal business hours for private events and other activities, as follows:
- Fri., July 10: Outdoor Garden, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Sat., July 11: Outdoor Garden, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Sun., July 12: Outdoor Garden, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thurs., July 16: Outdoor Garden, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thurs., July 23: Outdoor Garden, 3 – 5 p.m.
- Fri., July 24: Broderie Room, 2:30 – 5 p.m. | Outdoor Garden, 4 – 10 p.m.
- Sat., July 25: Outdoor Garden, 3 – 5 p.m.
- Wed., July 29: Outdoor Garden, 4 – 5 p.m.
- Fri., July 31: Outdoor Garden, 3 – 10 p.m.
Traffic Alerts and 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.
- Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix setup and event take place in Schenley Park on July 16 – 19. Street parking and the center island on Schenley Drive will be closed to Phipps guests, and all visitors must use valet service, which will be available free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Guests will only be able to enter via Schenley Park Bridge (Oakland side).
Summer Weather Advisory
As you plan your trip, please note that while many areas of the Conservatory are naturally ventilated, they are not air conditioned. We encourage you to plan ahead by:
- Bringing a refillable water bottle or purchasing water during your visit.
- Dressing in lightweight, comfortable clothing and wearing comfortable shoes.
- Taking breaks as needed throughout your visit.
Our Guest Service team will be happy to point you toward water refill stations, places to rest and other resources to help you stay comfortable and cool while exploring the Conservatory.
