The Golden Gate Express: Model Trains at SF's Conservatory of Flowers

Model trains zip through a mini San Francisco in the Conservatory of Flowers' first garden railway exhibition



All aboard The Golden Gate Express for a San Francisco holiday experience like no other! This winter, Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers premieres its first garden railway exhibition. It's a celebration of the city of San Francisco as model G-gauge trains wend their way through a lush landscape of dwarf plants and steam past mini versions of the city's landmark buildings. From Mission Dolores to the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower to Chinatown's dragon gate, replicas of San Francisco's most famous places are set amongst miniature gardens and parks to create a magical setting for this special holiday attraction. Visitors will also enjoy a vintage train station seating area, appearances by costumed conductors and interpretive materials about the development of San Francisco and its railways. So, gather the family and get on track. The Conservatory of Flowers' Golden Gate Express is a must see destination for the holidays!





WHAT:

The Golden Gate Express  ­ a garden railway exhibition featuring model G-gauge trains, a landscape of dwarf plants and replicas of San Francisco's landmark buildings



WHEN:

November 20, 2008 -- April 19, 2009. Closed Mondays and on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.



TIME:

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays ­ Sundays



WHERE:

Conservatory of Flowers

Golden Gate Park,

San Francisco

California

94122



TICKETS:

$5 general; $3 youth 12-17, seniors and students with ID; $1.50 children 5-11; children 4 and under FREE



INFORMATION:

www.conservatoryofflowers.org

info@conservatoryofflowers.org

415-831-2090