Conservatory

One of Melbourne's favourite tourist attractions, the Conservatory opened on the 13th of March 1930, over 80 years of providing spectacular floral displays. The Building copies the Spanish mission architectural style, measuring 30 x 15 metres and originally costing 4,000 pounds.

The Conservatory is a vital part of the City's commitment to excellence in horticulture. There are five separate displays each year. It is visited by tourists, schools, families and anyone who wants to capture a moment of floral beauty.

The Conservatory is open every day, 9am - 5pm. (5.30pm daylight saving) Closed Christmas Day (December 25th)

Note: Changeover of each display, when one display is removed and next is installed, the Conservatory will close for a week to remove and install the new display. Further information is below.

Floral Displays

Display 1 Hydrangea / Fuchsia November - February
Display 2 Tuberous Begonia / Gloxinia February - April
Display 3 Tropical April - July
Display 4 Cineraria / Cyclamen July - September
Display 5 Schizanthus / Calceolaria September – November

CONSERVATORY BOOK
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	Video Display 1: Hydrangea / Impatien Baskets Click Here
	Video Display 2: Tuberous Begonia / Gloxinia Click Here
	Video Display 3: Tropical Click Here
	Video Display 4: Cineraria / Cyclamen Click Here
	Video Display 5: Schizanthus / Calceolaria Click Here
	Video Cineraria Display 1949 (Colour) Click Here

In 2026, the Conservatory will be closed on these dates listed below:

Tuberous Begonia / Gloxinia installation ─ 2 to 6 February 2026
Tropical / Poinsettia installation ─ 23 to 27 March 2026
Cineraria / Cyclamen installation ─ 27 to 31 July 2026
Schizanthus / Calceolaria installation ─ 14 to 18 September 2026
Hydrangea installation ─ 9 to 13 November 2026

Please note schedule may be subject to change.
For further information contact City of Melbourne (03) 9658 9658.