Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory

The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, featuring a collection of exotic plants, is one of the most visited and recognizable historic structures in Belle Isle Park and one of the oldest in the United States. The two buildings, designed by Albert Kahn, opened Aug. 18, 1904. On April 6, 1955, the conservatory was dedicated to Anna Scripps Whitcomb, who donated her 600-plant orchid collection to the city of Detroit. The conservatory boasts 13 acres, a formal perennial garden, seasonal floral beds, a lily pond garden and five sections of flora. 

Open Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Wednesdays until 8 p.m. from July 1-Sept. 11. No admission fee.

For more information, call 313-821-5428 (facility info) and 313-331-7760 (tours). Learn more about Belle Isle attractions, amenities and visitor information at BelleIslePark.org.