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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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Oct 13, 2024
Our family attended the Pumpkin Aglow event and it was AMAZING!! Our kids as well as us were thoroughly entertained. The amount of creativity that goes into this event is incredible. We absolutely l… Full review by saraslave23
Oct 8, 2024
Wonderful exhibits, very busy with lots of families and the fall/Halloween decorations were wonderful! Sensory overload if you are susceptible to that, definitely a must see if you are in the area! Full review by Cindy W
Oct 6, 2024
I read an article that said this was one of the 10 best gardens for fall displays. It exceeded our expectations! Worth a stop for ANY age! Full review by Voyager67759073178
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Appreciate Nature at Their Own Particular Pace
The Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a serene place where guests can appreciate nature at their own particular pace…
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Columbus, Ohio. It is open daily an…
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The Franklin Park Conservatory is an institution serving Columbus residents and visitors since 1895. It has always been home to a wide rang…
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Facts

Established:1895; modern entity in 1992
Located:1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio
Architect:John M. Freese (original)
Visitors:353,399 (2018)
President And CEO:Bruce Harkey
Chairperson:Patrick Henthorne

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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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Hawthorne b n b one block away. Have stayed there twice. Reasonable beautiful and awesome breakfasts included.
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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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