Official Website - Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens

Druid Hill Farmers’ Market

Come visit for local produce, artisan baked goods, local eggs and meat, crafts, and a full schedule of FREE programming, including live music! Druid Hill Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, June – September, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Conservatory open until 7 p.m). These are just...

Early Closure – June 15

We will be close at noon on June 15 to accommodate a private event. We regret any inconvenience. Please visit our calendar for a complete listing of upcoming events and early...

Agave Watch 2013!

The huge blue agave, already impressive at over 8 feet tall and 13 feet wide, is sending up a flower spike that may reach a height of 25 feet. This particular flower spike appeared around March 22, 2013, and glass was removed on April 3 to accommodate the swiftly growing spike....

Summer Solstice

Save the date for a wonderful evening of music and celebration in Druid Hill Park! Concert/Hike/Solstice CelebrationFriday, June 21st 6:30 – 8:30: Free Concert featuring the music of Gregory Thompkins and the Jazz Explosion & Special Guest Claire Daly. Concert...

Garden Party – July 14

Seersucker and Sundresses Garden Party is Sunday, July 14, 4 – 8 p.m. Join us for a delightful fun-filled afternoon in our garden with croquet and picnic fare. Tickets are available at the front desk of the Rawlings Conservatory. We can accept cash and checks made...

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.

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.