Botanical Building

I was expecting way more plants and flowers. It's big enough that you do not need to repeat the same ones. The benches are nice, except when you want to look at something and a family is sitting there blocking the whole view. Love the openness of it and the breeze through the walls.

Beautifully designed indoor garden in a soaring open ceiling architectural building. Admission is free and there's a huge lily pond out front and often musicians playing out front. Highly recommend strolling around and taking photos.

I learned that this is recently renovated and unique among botanical gardens with the slat construction rather than all glass windows. The window construction throws unique light and shadow patterns on the trees, plants, and greenery here. The indoor memorial pool offers an other design element. The outdoor pond offers a place to sit and reflect on the cool breeze, plants, and pond animals who joined us today. Accessible venue through out Accessible restrooms in central museum area Accessible van parking in free lot that fills quickly, and is a walk from parking to venue via uncovered walkway

This rebuilt historic structure is finally open and in 2025 is growing back to full glory. One of few free cultural institutions in the park, this is one of only three built for the 1915 Panama California Exhibition that was intended to be permanent. After years of decay it’s back to better-than-full glory. Go inside after you pause to take pictures of the pond with the Botanical Building as a backdrop. It’s the prettiest shot in the park.

The restored Botanical Building is a must see in Balboa Park. Most conservatories around the world are glass. San Diego’s is open-air with wood slats emulating the traditional conservatory shape. While the plants inside will need time to mature, it’s a lovely tranquil spot to visit. At night, it’s beautifully lit. See photos.

Wowww 😎 just wowww🤩 this architecture is soo interesting to look on the outside but even more outstanding on the inside 🤩🤩 some of the plants inside are recognizable but others are really interesting to see how big and well aged they are ☺️ it gets crowded fast , so arrive early so there isn't too many people around. This place is free just like the park ❤️😎

What a marvelous stroll through this historic structure. Expertly planted gardens each with an online guide to help you identify the many species of plants. Located right in the heart of the park, surrounded by museums and sights, your good time will be made extra special by visiting the botanical gardens.

I am so excited that this is open again. It is just so pretty inside. We ended up going on Saturday, December 27th, so it was definitely busy but we were still able to really enjoy our time there. Definitely a must see in San Diego. And the grounds all around Balboa are so pretty and a great place to take beautiful pictures. I'll definitely keep going back whenever in the area.