Official Website - Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens

Spring Flower Show 2014

Explore the paths of our magical woodland gardens accented with delightful tulips, hyacinths, lilies, daffodils and much more. Discover Faerie Houses nestled among the gorgeous backdrop of thrilling spring colors! Hundreds of flowering bulbs will delight and amaze...

Early Closure

March 16 - EARLY CLOSURE - We will close at 2 p.m. to accommodate a private event. Plants & People and crochet circle activities are cancelled for the day. May 3 - EARLY CLOSURE, close at 2 p.m. for private event. May 24 - EARLY CLOSURE, close at noon for...

Green Baltimore: An Eco Event Expo

This Sunday, March 9, join us to learn about the venues at Cylburn Arboretum and the Rawlings Conservatory. Meet professionals who can help make your event extraordinary and eco-friendly. Learn how to make ecologically smart, sustainable, and economical choices. Enjoy sampling...

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."

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. Join us for our new Sunday Crochet Circle!

Eco Event Expo

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.