Orchids

Introduction
A special exhibition of New Guinea orchids has been installed in the Highlands gallery of the Conservatory of Flowers. For expanded information about this exhibition, please click here.
Facilitated and Self-guided Tours of the Conservatory of Flowers are available.
The de Young also offers Facilitated or Self-guided Tours.
Watch these podcasts to learn more about New Guinea orchids:
“Orchids from the New Guinea Highlands” (04:37) with Eric Imperiale
“A Conversation about Orchids of the New Guinea Highlands” (04:04) with Eric Imperiale and Purago Marabe
Fact Sheets
To learn more about objects in the Jolika Collection that feature orchid fibers, download the Fact Sheet: Orchids.
Field Guide Answer Key
Download the Field Guide Answer Key: Orchids.
Additional Resources
Image Gallery
- Visit the National Capital Botanical Gardens website to view photos of their orchid collection.