At the heart of the gardens lives the great PALM HOUSE designed in 1910 by architect Robert McCallum. A play on repetition, symmetry and contrast, the palm house is a historic legend.

This winter, public conservatories once again offer warm refuges and moments of wonder. This article is a one-stop shop list of notable events taking place during the first quarter of 2026 at public conservatories across the US.

Flowing lines. Structural honesty. Light as a design element. These principles sit at the heart of Victor Horta’s work and continue to influence how we experience architecture today…