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Free Day at GG Park’s “Conservatory of Flowers” for Mother’s Day 2025 (SF Residents)

Sunday, May 11, 2025 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free for San Francisco residents with ID, or $17 for non-resident adults

Conservatory of Flowers | 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Set in a landmark building — the oldest public wood-and-glass conservatory in North America — the Conservatory of Flowers inspires awe and fascination with its rare and exotic plant collection.

Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 4:00 p.m.

Garden Admission tickets are free for San Francisco residents with ID, or $17 for non-resident adults

ID proof is required for the following Admissions Categories:

  • Military/Veterans
  • Museums for All
  • SF Residents
    • Current ID or Driver Liscense showing SF address OR
    • Current utility bill or lease/rental agreement showing name and address with valid photo ID

The Conservatory’s light show, Photosynthesis, begins approximately 30 minutes after sunset every night, transforming the building into a canvas of colorful light art.
Spread out a blanket on our front lawns in Conservatory Valley as the sun sets for an amazing evening of free music and psychedelic visuals in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park at the iconic Conservatory of Flowers every night this winter.

Developed in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the light art installation, designed by Lumigeek and Tim Digulla, uses projectors to transform the all-white landmark with a series of exquisite scenes inspired by the rare tropical flowers within this national landmark.

The flower-powered light show is free and open to all ages.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free for San Francisco residents with ID, or $17 for non-resident adults
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, In Person, Mother's Day, Nature, Outdoors, San Francisco
Address: 100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA

Sunday, May 11, 2025

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