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Carnivorous Plant Display featuring Pitcher Plants

October 18 – 27, 2019 10 a.m. – 4 p.m Closed Mondays & Tuesdays The plants, many of which live in nutrient-poor soil, like in bogs and mossy cloud forests, have adapted to attract, trap, and kill prey to absorb nutrients. View the wide variety of trap shapes and...

POSTPONED – Cocktails at the Conservatory

Thursday, November 7, 2019, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING Due to extenuating circumstances, this fall’s Cocktails at the Conservatory is postponed until the spring. We cannot wait to share details about the programming for the spring event! Stay tuned...

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...

"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."

FORMER MAYOR OF BALTIMORE STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE

Renting Our Facility

The historic Rawlings Conservatory & garden is ideal for weddings, parties, charity events, and meetings — whether you want an indoor or outdoor setting. The unique space can accommodate everything from cozy receptions, to large cocktail parties, to elegant tented affairs.

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. Join us, for workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, and more!

125th Anniversary

In 2013 the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory reached a remarkable milestone: the 125th anniversary of it’s opening in 1888. Located in Baltimore City’s historic Druid Hill Park, the Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens is the second oldest glass conservatory in America.

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.