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Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

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Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore

Historic Baltimore conservatory with five greenhouses and a half-acre garden, set in Druid Hill Park.

3100 Swann Dr., Baltimore, MD 21217 · Baltimore, MD

About Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore

The Rawlings Conservatory opened in 1888 and is one of Baltimore's notable historic architectural sites. Its five greenhouses each hold a different climate, so visitors can see plants from many parts of the world. Outside, a half-acre garden with many flower beds adds seasonal color. Blooms change through spring, summer, fall, and winter, with a poinsettia display in winter. The conservatory sits inside Druid Hill Park and also hosts weddings, events, and volunteer and donor programs.

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