Artist Reception with Daniela Yew

Join us in the library to celebrate our beautiful new art exhibit, California Birds and Plants: Papercut Artwork by Daniela Yew. Delicate and intricate, these black and white portraits of birds and plants of California are wonders of close observation, concentration, and detailed craftsmanship.

Free

Conservatory Light Show

Enjoy our winter light show, Photosynthesis: Love for All Seasons, beginning 30 minutes after sunset every night. The light show transforms the outside of the Conservatory into a canvas for colorful light art installed by Lumigeek accompanied by music composed by Tim Digulla. The show is free to the public and is about 30 minutes long. Bundle up and enjoy from our front lawns!

Photosynthesis: Love for All Seasons will continue to run during the Conservatory's closure for annual maintenance from January 10, 2024 to January 24, 2024. Enjoy!

Free
Event Series Ask a Master Gardener

Ask a Master Gardener

Wonder why a plant is not thriving? Have a pest problem? We've partnered with the UCCE Master Gardener Program of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties to bring you this FREE service to help with your own garden. Stop by the Garden's Library of Horticulture on Tuesdays from 10:30am-1:30pm and ask your questions!

Free
Event Series Botanical Garden Tour

Botanical Garden Tour

San Francisco Botanical Garden Tours are free with general admission to the Garden — for more information please visit sfbg.org/visit. Admissions can be purchased in advance or once at the Botanical Garden. When reserving your free spot, you will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket before finalizing your reservation. Pre-registration for the tour is recommended, with limited space for drop-in visitors.

Free
Event Series Botanical Garden Tour

Botanical Garden Tour

San Francisco Botanical Garden Tours are free with general admission to the Garden — for more information please visit sfbg.org/visit. Admissions can be purchased in advance or once at the Botanical Garden. When reserving your free spot, you will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket before finalizing your reservation. Pre-registration for the tour is recommended, with limited space for drop-in visitors.

Free

Blue Muse & The Celestial Voice: Sound Bath Experience at the Conservatory

Join the Blue Muse and The Celestial Voice Sound Healing amidst the beauty and tranquility of the Conservatory of Flower's Orchid Pavilion for a sublime Sound Bath Meditation. Come immerse yourself in a rejuvenating soundscape created by a multitude of Crystal Singing Bowls, Paiste Gongs, Hand Pan, Monochord, Native and Ocean Drums, Chimes and vocals […]

$45
Event Series Botanical Garden Tour

Botanical Garden Tour

San Francisco Botanical Garden Tours are free with general admission to the Garden — for more information please visit sfbg.org/visit. Admissions can be purchased in advance or once at the Botanical Garden. When reserving your free spot, you will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket before finalizing your reservation. Pre-registration for the tour is recommended, with limited space for drop-in visitors.

Free

Birding at the Garden with Golden Gate Bird Alliance

Join us for a slow stroll around the Garden exploring the bountiful birds that thrive amidst more than 8,000 kinds of plants. Walks are led by experienced birders from Golden Gate Bird Alliance. Beginning birders are warmly welcome; binoculars are suggested. Heavy rain cancels. Registration will open 1 week before scheduled walk, on Sunday at […]

Free

Easy Garden Sketching at the Botanical Garden

Date: Friday, December 8 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Participant fee: $130 Instructor: Eileen P. Goldenberg, avid Urban Sketcher Registration includes a FREE Sketch Kit Please plan to meet Eileen at the Main Entrance of the Botanical Garden 5-10 minutes before the workshop start time. Eileen will show you how to simplify shapes to […]

$130