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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens    

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A botanical landmark just two miles east of downtown Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features exotic plant collections, seasonal art and nature-based exhibitions, …
A botanical landmark just two miles east of downtown Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features exotic plant collections, seasonal art and nature-based exhibitions, outdoor gardens and a variety of educational programming.

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4.5/5 · 1,696 reviews
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Sep 3, 2024
Chihuly fans should visit this garden. Friends of the garden purchased multiple works of art that are displayed in and around the conservatories. There was a temporary exhibit of model trains which w… Full review by DABSMO
Aug 13, 2024
World level plant/fauna conservatory that has so much more! Plan on spending the whole day there. Completely handicap accessible and well worth a visit! Go and enjoy! Full review by Porthos7
Aug 13, 2024
My husband and I visited on a sunny, summer day and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Every exhibit and part of the botanical gardens is done well and interesting to walk through. The grounds are kept im… Full review by Meander59374610628
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Facts

Architect:John M. Freese
Established:1895

Questions & answers

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Is this accessible for someone in a walker?
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There are stairs in the building and a few tight & elevated spaces in the conservatories, but this is a spacious, modern facility, so I assume that it has elevators and there is a …
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There are stairs in the building and a few tight & elevated spaces in the conservatories, but this is a spacious, modern facility, so I assume that it has elevators and there is a great deal to see without climbing the stairs. I would call ahead and ask -- the staff is friendly and helpful. Also, I believe that most of the grounds would be accessible -- there are wide, well-maintained sidewalks.
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Answer by Keith H · Aug 12, 2021
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How much of the art is displayed outdoors?
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Normally most inside but Xmas was a bigger exhibition.
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Hello! Planning an overnight trip to see the Conservatory/Chihuly nights. Looking for …
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Hello! Planning an overnight trip to see the Conservatory/Chihuly nights. Looking for recommendations for a nice hotel nearby. Thank you!
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It depends on what else you want to do. Are you going to Cosi? Are you going to the German Village? If so, I would stay downtown.
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What are your hours?
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The Conservatory is open 10 am to 5 pm every day except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
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