It's so nice to cross the Long Bridge and enjoy long-awaited views of our peaceful koi ponds, winding pathways, and fall foliage from above. Have you been yet? Swipe to see versions of the Long Bridge from over the years -> Learn more at gggp.org
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.
Lightscape magic begins November 20! ✨ We are less than a month away from Lightscape, a mile-long trail of immersive art installations and music, where over a million lights illuminate plants in the Botanical Garden as the stars of the show.
Take a peaceful stroll through the Botanical Garden and soak in the beauty of the season. Enjoy the crisp fall air and see if you can spot all the ways our plants from around the world are changing this fall. 🍂 Plan your visit at gggp.org
Creepy crawlers or just fuzzy roots and rhizomes? Draculas, zombi palms, dark-red slimy membranes, and plants that eat meat? You never know what kind of spooktacular plants you'll find in the Conservatory! 🪱🧛🕷️🌿 Visit now at gggp.org
🍂 Do ginkgo trees really drop all their leaves in a single day? It’s a popular myth you may have heard before. While ginkgo trees can sometimes lose most of their leaves in a short period, especially in climates with harsh fall storms, that isn’t always the case.
Discover this remarkable carnivorous plant bloom in the Potted Plants Gallery! Heliamphoras, sometimes called sun pitchers, are adapted to extreme ecosystems in the tepui rock formation of northern South America. Come see this fascinating bloom for yourself at the Conservatory!
Following the restoration of the Pagoda at the Japanese Tea Garden, a group of Japanese stonemasons successfully launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring Tatsuyama Stone, a cornerstone of traditional Japanese architecture, from an ancient quarry in Takasago, Japan to SF to adorn the Pagoda's base.
Bean Sprouts Family Days are on break until March 2027. Everybody is welcome to explore the Children's Garden daily during Botanical Garden operating hours. Learn more at gggp.org/learn/family-community/bean-sprouts-family-days
Don't forget! San Francisco Botanical Garden's fall hours have begun! The Garden is open daily 7:30am-6pm. Last entry is at 5pm.
While blending traditional and modern woodworking to return the Japanese Tea Garden's pagoda to its former glory, the team focused on creating something that will last another 100 years. View the full film by Darling Street Pictures on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNDR...
We loved seeing you all capture the magic in front of our Lightscape archway at Flower Piano! ✨Consider it a sneak peek of what's to come, with all-new lights, music, and wonder. Lightscape returns this winter November 20-January 3. Learn more at gggp.org/lightscape
Thank you for bringing music & magic to Flower Piano!🌸🎹✨ More than 82,000 people came to play and listen over 11 days!
🎉Today is the last day of Flower Piano, and the close of an 11th year of magic and music in the Garden. Your last chance until next year to enjoy: 🌸 16 performances across 55 acres in the Garden 🎹 All pianos open for playing from 10am-6pm.
Welcome to the final two days of Flower Piano! Make the most of this unforgettable weekend filled with music, fashion, and fun. All pianos will open for playing and performances daily from 10am-6pm. 🎹
There's only 3 days of Flower Piano left! 🌸🎹 All pianos are open for playing and performances now-6pm. Wander through the Garden to find the most memorable spontaneous performances during open play.
We're heading into closing weekend at Flower Piano! 🎊 Before the weekend rush, enjoy incredible weekday performances from artists like Kennedy Realness and a Grateful Dead tribute featuring Bob Bralove & Patti Weiss. 🎹 🎟️ Get tickets at gggp.org
Have a beautiful Sunday at Flower Piano! All pianos are open for anyone to play 10am-6pm when not hosting a scheduled performance. 🎹 🌸 Visit the Zellerbach Garden today to enjoy Featured Artists performing on the hour from 12-4pm. 🎶
Happy First Saturday at Flower Piano, follow the music for a memorable weekend! The pianos are open for anyone to play 10am-6pm when not hosting a scheduled performance. 🎹 🌸 🎨🌿 This weekend only, you'll find Vanessa the Robot, handprinted Flower Piano posters, and a field sketching class.
Happy Flower Piano Friday 🌸🎹 The Flower Piano fun continues! Wander throughout the Garden and let the music lead you or show off your piano skills with open play. Pianos are available to hop on from 10am-6pm when not hosting a scheduled performance. 🎹
🎹🌸 Happy Flower Piano Opening Day! 🎹🌸 Let the festivities begin! All pianos will open for playing and performances daily from 10am-6pm. Kick off Flower Piano with our Opening Night celebration in the Zoox Lounge featuring LA GENTE SF! Tickets are going quick - get yours now at gggp.org
🎹🌸 Tomorrow, September 10 is the first day of Flower Piano!! 🎹🌸 Tips for your Flower Piano experience ☀️ Be prepared for the weather as temperatures can change—the event is entirely outdoors. 📆View the full schedule and map at gggp.org 🎹Pianos are available for open play from 10am-6pm daily
Flower Piano starts this Thursday, September 10, at San Francisco Botanical Garden! 🎹🌸 Check out the full program, invite your friends, and dust off your favorite piece for Open Play. Get tickets at gggp.org
Lightscape Tickets Are On Sale NOW! ✨ Lightscape returns fully reimagined November 20-January 3 at San Francisco Botanical Garden with all-new art, music, and wonder. Gather with loved ones, grab a hot chocolate, and experience the wonders of the Garden after dark. Get tickets: gggp.org/lightscape
The West Gallery is officially OPEN at the Conservatory of Flowers and there's lots of new additions! We're featuring cycads, palms, and Amorphophallus. Come enjoy the as we travel through time with plants from around the world.
Let the countdown begin! Flower Piano starts in 8 days, September 10-20 in San Francisco Botanical Garden! 🎹 Kick off the festival next Thursday, September 10 at our Opening Night Celebration headlined by La Gente SF performing a high-energy blend of world music, cumbia, reggae, salsa and reggaeton
One of our most beloved pianos is being sponsored by the wonderful @presidiotheatre ! The piano in the New Zealand Garden has hosted many iconic performances over the last 10 years at Flower Piano 🎹🌸
Lightscape member pre-sale is now LIVE!💫 Members get first access to Lightscape tickets starting today, through Monday, September 7 as a thank you for their support. ✨
We are so excited to announce that @zoox is helping bring the Lounge to life this year. The Lounge is an oasis-like space where you can reclaim your time with priority entry to the festival, dance, kick back and relax. Much like riding in a Zoox robotaxi, comfort, control, and confidence come first.
Lightscape returns fully reimagined this November 20-January 3 at San Francisco Botanical Garden. Members get FIRST ACCESS to Lightscape tickets starting September 1.
Celebrate BonPOP's 5th anniversary, Sunday, August 30, 2-6pm at the San Francisco Botanical Garden! BonPOP is a re-imagined Bon Odori event that welcomes everyone to experience the rich Japanese tradition of remembering loved ones through dance, song, and rituals.