Official Website - Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens

Early Closure

We will be CLOSED ON MAY 4, and CLOSING AT 2 p.m. on MAY 19 to accommodate private events. We regret any inconvenience. Please visit our calendar for a complete listing of upcoming events and early...

Visit

Opened in 1888, the historical Rawlings Conservatory is one of Baltimore’s most beautiful structures. It features five distinct greenhouse rooms, one 1/2-acre garden with many flower beds and a kaleidoscope of colors all year round. We are open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m....

Learn

Through a variety of great programs, displays and instructors, Rawlings Conservatory is ideal for children, students, adults and curious minds to learn about worldwide plant ecosystems. We have a range of programs that your group can schedule, that can be tailored to fit your...

Gardens

The Rawlings Conservatory greenhouses are in distinct climates that allow for the display of plants from all over the world. The Conservatory introduces the world’s flora to visitors who may experience the plants in conditions close to their natural environments. The...

Support Us

There are many ways to support the Conservatory! We are grateful for the donations of time, goods, and services from all of our patrons and volunteers. Want to get involved? Volunteers help out with most facets of the the work we do! As a volunteer, you may work directly with...

"My family has been coming to Druid Hill Park for my entire life. We played sports there, attended fairs and family reunions, and enjoyed the great outdoors. I am honored that my father’s legacy is commemorated by the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory."

BALTIMORE MAYOR STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE

Renting Our Facility

The historic Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens is ideal for weddings, birthday parties, social functions, charity events, receptions and company meetings — whether you need an indoor or outdoor setting for your event. Contact us for availability, rates, and a tour of the facilities.

Calendar

Each Sunday of the month is learning time at the Conservatory, where our popular Plants and People program offers something for children, adults, and families.

125th Anniversary

This year the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory reaches a remarkable milestone: the 125th anniversary of it’s opening in 1888. We look forward to bringing you exciting activities and events over the coming year that will celebrate the Conservatory’s past and keep its future blooming.

Explore the Conservatory

The Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens has distinct environments that allow the display of plants from all over the world. The buildings create an appropriate environment for plants from tropical, desert, and Mediterranean environments.

Featured

Come in and see why Margaret Stansbury was so inspired to write “Glass House of Dreams.” We have copies of the book for sale, as well as prints of photographs from the book and prints of historic postcards, all of which celebrate Baltimore’s Victorian glass palace.

What’s in Bloom

Something is always in bloom at the Rawlings Conservatory! Flowers and fruiting plants change from week to week. The Orchid Room features an ever-changing display of exquisite forms and colors. The Tropical House smells sweet from prolific blossoms throughout the year.