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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus, OH

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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

1777 E Broad St · Columbus, OH

Why you should go…

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens grew from a Victorian glass Palm House built in 1895 and now covers indoor biomes including a Himalayan Mountains room, a Tropical Rainforest, a Desert and a Pacific Island Water Garden. Chihuly glass installations are placed among the plants, and the conservatory owns a collection of the artist's work. Outside you can walk the botanical gardens and the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden, or watch glassblowing in the Hot Shop.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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