Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Glasshouse biomes, outdoor botanical gardens, a children's garden and Chihuly glass art inside Franklin Park.

1777 E Broad St · Columbus, OH

About Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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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