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.
San Francisco Botanical Garden.
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
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
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
We’ve added more tickets at 8:30pm as tickets are going fast! Secure tickets for your preferred date now at gggp.org/lightscape
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.
🌿 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 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.
🌿 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.
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!
We appreciate your understanding. See you in the Gardens!
December 24, 2025 at 9:20 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!
We appreciate your understanding. See you in the Gardens!
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
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.
✨ Lightscape is a separately ticketed event and requires a ticket on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
🪷 The Conservatory of Flowers is closed for maintenance on Wednesday weekly, but open every day through the holidays this year.
See you in the Gardens!
🪷 The Conservatory of Flowers is closed for maintenance on Wednesday weekly, but open every day through the holidays this year.
See you in the Gardens!
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 AM
✨ Lightscape is a separately ticketed event and requires a ticket on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
🪷 The Conservatory of Flowers is closed for maintenance on Wednesday weekly, but open every day through the holidays this year.
See you in the Gardens!
🪷 The Conservatory of Flowers is closed for maintenance on Wednesday weekly, but open every day through the holidays this year.
See you in the Gardens!
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.
🌿 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
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.
🌿 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
🧣Cozy up in layers and in comfortable sturdy shoes! These dazzling lights become even more magical in San Francisco’s foggy or rainy weather.
🎟️ Most nights sell out in advance, so reserve your tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
🎟️ Most nights sell out in advance, so reserve your tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
December 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
🧣Cozy up in layers and in comfortable sturdy shoes! These dazzling lights become even more magical in San Francisco’s foggy or rainy weather.
🎟️ Most nights sell out in advance, so reserve your tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
🎟️ Most nights sell out in advance, so reserve your tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
✨ 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!
🎆 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
✨ 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!
🎆 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!
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
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
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
Take a meditative stroll through the drizzle and fallen leaves, with a warm cup of tea in hand. 😌
🎟️ Get your tickets at gggp.org
Plus, our winter light show is back and FREE for all ages to enjoy every night! Bundle up and come watch from JFK Promenade or get up close to the Conservatory to see the details. The light show is timed to music and begins 30 minutes after sunset and loops until midnight.
Learn more: gggp.org
Learn more: gggp.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Plus, our winter light show is back and FREE for all ages to enjoy every night! Bundle up and come watch from JFK Promenade or get up close to the Conservatory to see the details. The light show is timed to music and begins 30 minutes after sunset and loops until midnight.
Learn more: gggp.org
Learn more: gggp.org
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
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!
➡️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
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
➡️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
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
🌿 Next weekend: Don’t miss our Members-Only Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, December 13, with instructors Carey Craddock and Jordan Kushins. This beloved tradition brings members back year after year—come see why!
December 7, 2025 at 5:42 AM
🌿 Next weekend: Don’t miss our Members-Only Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, December 13, with instructors Carey Craddock and Jordan Kushins. This beloved tradition brings members back year after year—come see why!
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.
✨ 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
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.
✨ 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.
Volunteers, we are so grateful for everything that you do and we look forward to what 2026 will bring. 👏 THANK YOU for all that you do! 👏Every contribution matters.
Are you interested in contributing your time to the Gardens? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at gggp.org/volunteer
#IVD
Are you interested in contributing your time to the Gardens? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at gggp.org/volunteer
#IVD
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Volunteers, we are so grateful for everything that you do and we look forward to what 2026 will bring. 👏 THANK YOU for all that you do! 👏Every contribution matters.
Are you interested in contributing your time to the Gardens? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at gggp.org/volunteer
#IVD
Are you interested in contributing your time to the Gardens? Learn more about volunteer opportunities at gggp.org/volunteer
#IVD
🌸 Their impact could be seen everywhere, from the living collections, to the Corpse Flower Bloom in the Conservatory of Flowers, to the10th Anniversary of Flower Piano, and beyond.
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🌸 Their impact could be seen everywhere, from the living collections, to the Corpse Flower Bloom in the Conservatory of Flowers, to the10th Anniversary of Flower Piano, and beyond.
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
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.
🍩Enjoy a free hot chocolate and a special deal on Baby O's donuts every Saturday at Lightscape, now through January 4, with Zoox app registration. Find Baby O's in the Celebration Garden!
Get tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
Get tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
December 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
🍩Enjoy a free hot chocolate and a special deal on Baby O's donuts every Saturday at Lightscape, now through January 4, with Zoox app registration. Find Baby O's in the Celebration Garden!
Get tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
Get tickets now at gggp.org/lightscape
✨ 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.
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
✨ 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.
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.
In this season of gratitude, we thank you for considering a gift to the Gardens. We look forward to seeing you again in the Gardens soon.
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In this season of gratitude, we thank you for considering a gift to the Gardens. We look forward to seeing you again in the Gardens soon.
💚An oasis and respite for all in the heart of San Francisco, inspiring and connecting more than a million visitors each year, especially for families in need through the Museums for All program.
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
💚An oasis and respite for all in the heart of San Francisco, inspiring and connecting more than a million visitors each year, especially for families in need through the Museums for All program.
🌱Experiential education programs that spark curiosity and environmental stewardship and serve 125,000 lifelong learners and children each year. 🔗Donate at gggp.org/donate/givingtuesday
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🌱Experiential education programs that spark curiosity and environmental stewardship and serve 125,000 lifelong learners and children each year. 🔗Donate at gggp.org/donate/givingtuesday
Your donation sustains: A living collection of more than 10,000 plant species from around the world, alongside our commitment to protecting biodiversity and conserving plants, facing increased risk from climate change. 🌿
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Your donation sustains: A living collection of more than 10,000 plant species from around the world, alongside our commitment to protecting biodiversity and conserving plants, facing increased risk from climate change. 🌿
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
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