Pittsburgh, PA – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will reopen to the public on Sat., June 13 with its all-new Summer Flower Show: Back in Bloom.

As a home to beauty and inspiration in Western Pennsylvania since 1893, Phipps is monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the community and has instituted new safety protocols, including the following:

• RESERVE ALL TICKETS IN ADVANCE: All tickets must be purchased in advance in order to prevent crowding. Guests will able to enter by showing an electronic or printed copy of their receipt to our guest services team
• WEAR A MASK: Masks are required for all staff and guests ages 2 and up at all times. Guests with medical conditions that prevent them from wearing a mask may visit visit our ticketing website to learn about special accommodations.
• MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE: Signs have been placed on the floors throughout the conservatory to remind guests what a six foot distance looks like. Phipps has created a one-way experience through the conservatory to minimize interactions with other guests.
• WHEN IN DOUBT, DO NOT TOUCH: In order to minimize contact with surfaces, Phipps has temporarily eliminated hands-on play areas and activities.

Phipps is taking the following additional steps to provide a safe environment:

• Enhanced Cleaning Protocol: Hourly cleaning of surfaces that may be touched, including elevator buttons, handrails, kiosks and door handles.
• Hand Sanitizer: Touchless stations are located throughout the facility for your use.
• Facemasks for All Guests and Staff: All guests and staff are required to wear facemasks while onsite.
• Limiting Number of Guests: Number of tickets sold will be limited to ensure visitors can observe social distancing.

Tickets are available for reservation now at phipps.conservatory.org/tickets. In order to enter Phipps, all guests must reserve their tickets in advance, including members.