Gardens of Golden Gate Park
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Gardens of Golden Gate Park
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Connecting people to plants, the planet, and each other. Jointly operating the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and
San Francisco Botanical Garden.
Massive pink, white, and magenta flowers will bloom on more than 200 elegant trees throughout San Francisco Botanical Garden between now and March! 🌸✨🌸 It's a great time to support and experience one of the country's most significant Magnolia conservation collections in bloom.

🌸Special Offer 🌸..
January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
It's officially Magnificent Magnolia season!!🩷🌸More than 200 elegant trees will display spectacular saucer-sized pink, white, and magenta flowers in San Francisco Botanical Garden now through March.
January 21, 2026 at 12:49 AM
The Conservatory of Flowers will be closed for annual maintenance from Wednesday, January 21 to February 4, 2026. 🌿 Stop by this Tuesday, January 21 for your last day to visit this month!

Be back soon! 🤍
January 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Our popular Garden Camp program is back this summer, and we can't wait to see your rising K-8th graders there! 🤸‍♂️ 🌳 🌺

🌷 Family/Dual and up members enjoy discounted rates and early registration starting next Sunday, February 1.
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
January 2: Due to the NOAA issued wind advisory the Japanese Tea Garden and SF Botanical Garden will close at 1pm today, Friday, January 2. The Conservatory of Flowers is open! 🌿

We anticipate that the Japanese Tea Garden and Botanical Garden will reopen tomorrow, January 3 at 1pm.
January 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM
As we approach the end of 2025, we're celebrating the stories and achievements that have marked an incredible year at the Gardens of Golden Gate Park. 🌿
December 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Start your new year celebration under one million twinkling lights.✨ Lightscape is open through January 4, including NYE & New Year's Day! Raise a toast on the illuminated trail & capture memorable photos with loved ones. 🥂

All three Gardens are open on New Year's Day, too!

Get tickets at gggp.org
December 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
There is only ONE weekend left of Lightscape! 😯 This is your last chance to experience one million twinkling lights in the Botanical Garden. ✨

We’ve added more tickets at 8:30pm as tickets are going fast! Secure tickets for your preferred date now at gggp.org/lightscape
December 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
12/25: Due to the continued severe weather the Gardens will close at 4pm today. Last entry times:
🌿 Conservatory of Flowers & Japanese Tea Garden last entry: 3:30pm
🌿 Botanical Garden last entry: 3pm

Lightscape is canceled tonight, Thursday, December 25. Visitor safety is our top priority.
December 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
12/25: Due to the NOAA-issued high wind warning, the opening of the Botanical Garden and Japanese Tea Garden is delayed until 10AM on Thursday, December 25.

We appreciate your understanding. See you in the Gardens!
December 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Lightscape Update, 12/23 🌧️ Due to the high wind advisory, Lightscape is canceled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Visitor safety is our top priority. You'll automatically receive a full refund within 7 business days to your original form of payment — no action needed on your part.
December 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Gardens are OPEN through the holidays! ❄️✨🎆
🌿 The Japanese Tea Garden and Botanical Garden are open daily. Everyone is invited to enjoy free daytime admission to the Botanical Garden on Christmas Day and New Years to the Botanical Garden.
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Happy Winter Solstice! Please note these important Gardens updates for today, 12/21:

Conservatory of Flowers is open today but will close early for maintenance after last night’s blackout. Last entry at 3pm.

Japanese Tea Garden and San Francisco Botanical Garden are both open today.
December 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
✨ Enjoy Lightscape while it's here now through January 4! ✨
🎆 Experience the magic of the Botanical Garden at night with loved ones. Lightscape is open on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day!
December 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Early morning moments in the Japanese Tea Garden 🍂🌦️
Take a meditative stroll through the drizzle and fallen leaves, with a warm cup of tea in hand. 😌

🎟️ Get your tickets at gggp.org
December 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The Conservatory is warm, festive, and full of light! Warm up where tropical plants such as poinsettias, Stanhopeas, neotropical blueberries, and even the extremely rare Osa pulchra, are blooming!
December 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
➡️Swipe right to see the orange & red hues of the Moon Viewing Garden by day, and the twinkling lights illuminating the space by night. 🌕
The last full moon of the year may have passed, but you can still experience a full moon through January 4 at Lightscape. ✨
Get tickets at gggp.org/lightscape
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Members help bring our mission to life, and this holiday season, it’s all about treating them! 🎉

✨ Tomorrow, December 7: Members enjoy double discounts at our Bookstore & Plant Shop—20% off all regularly priced items. Discover official Gardens merchandise, books for all ages, and beautiful plants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Happy International Volunteer Day! 🌿🧡 In the past year, more than 1,500 individuals contributed their time to the Gardens as volunteers, interns, fellows, or during service group events.
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
✨ New Dates Added for Lightscape! ✨
Due to popular demand, two new dates have been added this month: December 10 and 16. These dates are eligible for the Museums For All program with proof of SNAP/EBT/Medi-Cal cards.
December 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It's the best Tuesday of the year, Giving Tuesday! At the Gardens of Golden Gate Park we rely on the collective generosity of supporters like you to help the Gardens thrive and serve our community. 🔗Donate at buff.ly/JMKaYSZ
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Skip the mall. Gift a year of nature and wonder.🌳✨ Treat someone you love to a Gardens membership.

They'll enjoy a full year of unlimited free admission to three remarkable Gardens, exclusive 20% savings on Lightscape tickets & more incredible perks.

Gift today at gggp.org/giftmembership
November 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Come warm up in the Conservatory and enjoy a festive pop of color! Did you know that in their native range of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize, "flame leaf trees" (poinsettias) can grow up to 15 feet tall? They can look quite different from their potted American relatives.
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Create special memories with friends and family in the Gardens this holiday season.
🎟️ Get a Gardens Pass and enjoy all three Gardens for less than the price of two. The Gardens are free daily for Members, Museums For All participants, Veterans, and San Francisco Residents.
November 27, 2025 at 1:29 AM
⏰The countdown is on for this can’t-miss Bay Area experience. Lightscape opens in San Francisco Friday, November 21. Discover this dazzling after-dark installation of art, light, and music by strolling the mile-long lighted trail in the Botanical Garden. ✨
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM