FAQ

FAQ

General

  • First-come, first-serve, FREE parking is available throughout Volunteer Park.

  • Pets are not permitted anywhere in the Conservatory. Service animals on leads are welcome. Pets are allowed in Volunteer Park, itself.

  • Accessible parking spots are available directly in front of the building. The Conservatory is paved throughout the building and ADA compliant.

  • There is a Conservatory map in the Visit section of this website and onsite at the front entrance visitor information board.

  • We no longer have a phone line. However, we endeavor to respond to emails to foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org as quickly as we can.

Admissions

  • Weekends and holidays. Quieter days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

  • The conservatory is open Tuesday through Sunday 10 am - 4 pm; closed to the public every Monday. Free admission for all on the first Thursday of the month, and the first Saturday of the month is Family Saturday.

  • FOC prefers that your purchase or renew your membership online but will happily provide assistance in the Palm House Gift Shop when needed. Questions? Contact: membership@volunteerparkconservatory.org

Groups

  • No, group visits no longer require advance notice or scheduling. Groups are encouraged to visit from Tuesday through Thursday in the mornings, which are off-peak times. Plan to pay via card or single dollar bills when you arrive.

  • Guided tours are currently unavailable. Please stay tuned as we we are working on bringing them back in the near future!

Programs

  • Yes, we offer a variety of programs and activities. View our calendar for details.

  • Friends of the Conservatory would be happy to consider opportunities for enhancing public education at the Conservatory. Please reach out to us: foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org.

If your question was not answered here, please email foc@volunteerparkconservatory.org and we will answer your question or direct it to the right place.