Muttart

Muttart is a surname and a place name best known for the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The conservatory is a botanical facility that draws visitors for its distinctive glass pyramids and its collections of live plants from diverse climates.

Muttart Conservatory sits in Edmonton’s river valley, near the Legislature Grounds. The complex comprises four glass pyramids that house different plant biomes: tropical, temperate, and arid climates, with a fourth pyramid used for rotating exhibits and seasonal displays. The pyramids surround a central atrium that contains additional plant displays, a café, and spaces for events. The facility is operated by the City of Edmonton and functions as both an educational resource and a public attraction, contributing to the city’s horticultural and cultural offerings.

As a surname, Muttart appears in Canadian records and is associated with individuals and entities named after people bearing the name. In this context, the name is primarily recognized locally in connection with the Edmonton conservatory, rather than as a widely documented surname with a single, prominent historical figure. In summary, Muttart is most notably linked to Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory, while also existing as a family name with broader, less-documented usage.