Tickets are required for the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus.
- Open: Daily, usually from 10 am – 5 pm
- Location: (Map It) 1777 E. Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio
- Phone: 614-715-8000
- Web: click here
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus blooms with beauty at every turn. Indoors and out, the vast biomes, nooks, and crannies are a delight to explore. The worldwide plants and intricate Chihuly glasswork bring nature and art into harmony. Then there’s the Bonsai collection that’ll drop your jaw, a light show beginning at dusk that’ll pop your eyes, an outdoor model railway that chugs a long way, butterflies galore that’ll make any heart flutter, and a children’s garden grown with fun.
This premier horticultural and educational institution showcases over 400 plant species and special exhibitions. The Conservatory offers beautiful and diverse climates, including an arid desert, a tropical Rainforest, a cool Himalayan Mountain, and a lush Pacific Island Water Garden. Franklin Park surrounds the Conservatory and provides 88 acres of landscaped gardens and green space. The Conservatory owns a signature collection of Dale Chihuly glass artwork, and its annual exhibits include Blooms and Butterflies, the Orchid Forest, and Holidays at the Conservatory. The Conservatory also offers a gift shop and café.
