The Conservatory
Built in classic Spanish mission style, complete with adobe colour palette, the building opened in March 1930.
The Conservatory houses magnificent indoor floral displays that are changed five times each year.
Hydrangeas bloom from November to February, tuberous begonia from February to April, tropical plants from April to July, cineraria and cyclamen from July to September, and schizanthus from September to November.
Scheduled closures for display changes:
Thursday 16 October 2025 (9am–1pm)
10/11/25 – 14/11/25
2/2/26 – 6/2/26
23/3/26 – 27/3/26
27/7/26 – 31/7/26
14/9/26 – 18/9/26
9/11/26 – 13/11/26
Please note schedule may be subject to change.
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Location 
The Conservatory
298 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne 3002
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