Spend A Magical Afternoon At Lamberton Conservatory, A Botanical Garden In New York
By Lisa Sammons|Published February 01, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
There are plenty of gardens in New York: we’ve got rose gardens, rock gardens, arboretums, and more, all over the state, waiting to be explored. One of our favorite botanical attractions in the Empire State is Rochester’s Lamberton Conservatory. This magical spot is indoors, making it a welcome respite from the often-bitter winters in New York. It’s home to many plant species that wouldn’t be able to survive in the harshly cold temperatures outside. This is one of the most unique gardens in New York and it makes for a great visit any time of year.
The Lamberton Conservatory was first built in 1911 on the grounds of Highland Park. By the turn of the century, the structure was so dilapidated by time that it was becoming very costly to maintain.
In 2007, the building was rebuilt as an exact replica of the original, using modern materials. It's now returned to its former glory, with 1,000 glass panes and more than 1,800 square feet of floor space.
The exhibits change seasonally, so you never know what you'll run into here. The focus tends to be on plants that couldn't survive outside in New York weather.