How much did the Muttart Conservatory cost?

How much did the Muttart Conservatory cost?

$13.3M
Muttart Conservatory Modernization

What is the function of the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton?

The Muttart Conservatory is more than just a botanic garden. It hosts many of Edmonton’s premier floral shows, educational programs for school children, horticultural courses for adults and continues as a very popular site for weddings, banquets and business functions.

What neighborhood is the Muttart Conservatory?

Nestled in Edmonton’s river valley, the Muttart Conservatory is tucked into the lowlands of the Cloverdale neighbourhood, just south of the North Saskatchewan River.

What type of structure is the Muttart Conservatory?

The conservatory’s unusual structure, designed by architect Peter Hemingway is composed of four glassed pyramids built around a central service core. The two larger pyramids are 660 square metres (7,100 sq ft) in area, and the two medium-sized ones are 410 square metres (4,400 sq ft) in size.

How many pyramids are in the Muttart Conservatory?

About Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The Muttart Conservatory was designed by award-winning Canadian architect Peter Hemingway. It has four themed pyramids: Arid, Temperate, Tropical and Feature.

What is the Pyramid at West Edmonton Mall?

The Conservatory is a unique and fascinating place, housed within four massive glass pyramids. There is a foyer area in the centre and tunnels lead up into each of the four pyramids. There is an arid pyramid, a tropical pyramid, and a temperate pyramid, which all feature plants from their respective regions.

How long do people spend in Muttart Conservatory?

You can easily spend 45 minutes to an hour, or if you really love plants, flowers and trees, then you could spend multiple hours going thoroughly through, just being in awe of their collection. Bonus: they’ve got a really excellent gift shop.

Is muttart dog friendly?

Only service animals with proper documentation are allowed inside the Muttart Conservatory; please leave your pets at home.

What are the three pyramids in Edmonton?

About Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The Muttart Conservatory was designed by award-winning Canadian architect Peter Hemingway. It has four themed pyramids: Arid, Temperate, Tropical and Feature. The exhibits in the Feature pyramid change between five and seven times per year.

What is the biggest mall in Edmonton?

West Edmonton Mall
It is currently the 2nd largest shopping mall, by square footage, in North America behind the Mall of America. Mall of America encompasses 5.6 million square feet and West Edmonton Mall encompasses 5.3 million square feet….West Edmonton Mall.

Can you take pictures at the Muttart Conservatory?

Visitors are welcome to take casual individual photographs for their own personal use. Photos can be taken with hand-held cameras or cellphones. The use of Tripods can only be used for plant photography during low admission times and must not impact other guests visiting the facility.

What is the oldest mall in Edmonton?

Westmount Centre is a shopping mall located in the Woodcroft neighborhood of Edmonton. It opened in 1955 and is owned by First Capital Realty.