Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is a landmark event venue set within Frederick Law Olmsted's 19th-century South Park in Buffalo, New York. At its heart is a Lord and Burnham-designed conservatory completed in 1900 — a 20,000-square-foot glass greenhouse with domed ceilings nearly 70 feet high, encompassing 12 interconnected tropical greenhouse galleries and a permanent plant collection of approximately 5,400 species. The venue hosts weddings, receptions, galas, corporate events, showers, and celebrations of life across two current settings: the historic Conservatory and an outdoor Courtyard with views of the iconic Palm Dome, each accommodating up to 120 seated guests. The Canopy, a newly constructed nature-inspired event venue featuring soaring timbered ceilings, wall-to-wall windows, and treetop views of South Park, is available for booking with a 2027 opening — offering a Palm Room for up to 180 guests and an Orchid Room for up to 100, or combined capacity for more than 250. All events are supported by an in-house event coordination team, with a network of approved catering partners and flexibility for outside vendors.