You can travel the botany globe within the walls of this historic building. It takes about 45 minutes out of your life and $10 out of your wallet but well worth the journey into this tropical paradise. This is an adventure for individuals or families. You will experience two different climates and many unusual plants, flowers and trees. They limit the amount of people so you won’t feel crowded.

You need to buy a ticket to visit the Conservatory of Flowers on the John F Kennedy Drive within the large spaces of the Golden Gate Park. Ordinarily $9 for an adult, $6 for a Senior Citizen like me! It is divided into five distinct galleries. Each worth speaking time. A very quiet and relaxing place. Indeed an oasis of peace away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The flowers were beautiful and the conservatory, which by the way is 140 years old, is extremely well maintained. I must add for the benefit of senior citizens that there are rest rooms attached to this location.

The first thing we appreciated about this conservatory was its warmth. After walking around in foggy mist for most of the morning we needed a warm-up. But after that it was all plants and flowers - most of which were exotics. Several I have never seen before, and I have been in more than one conservatory! Lots to see in a very relaxed venue. Not exactly a place that would be comfortable for wheelchairs or perhaps people with mobility issues, since walkways are really narrow and the buildings get crowded. It also may not be the best place for really active or adventurous kids, for the same reason. $10 fee to enter. Rest rooms are outside, so you do not need to pay to go into the conservatory just to use rest rooms. Located at the northeastern end of the Park. FYI: From this point to Ocean Beach, by walking straight through the park on JFK Drive is @ 3.5 miles.