This was our 2nd time here in a few years, but exhibits do change.There was a focus on Orchids this visit and the exhibits were gorgeous. One in particular that stood out was an Ice Cream Parlor display with Orchids in hanging baskets. How beautiful it was especially since I never saw them displayed that way before. There were, of course, some of the same exhibits, but the Butterfly Room is a always a favorite and just awesome! They have a small gift shop that does include live plants to purchase at pretty prices and the cafe has decent food. Would visit again!

The extensive collection of Dale Chihuly glassworks alone makes this worth a visit. These artworks are in the Conservatory so are undercover. There are also bonsai and fun animal topiaries in the Conservatory. Don't miss the Children's Garden next to it, which is great fun for children of all ages. There are interactive displays, playground and water play. Definitely one of Columbus' top attractions

Having lived all my life in the shadow of Longwood Gardens, I am usually disappointed by other botanical gardens. Franklin Park Conservatory was not a disappointment at all. I am a big fan of Chihuly glass and I enjoyed seeing it throughout the conservatory. I was blown away by the animal topiaries! I've never seen anything like it. I also enjoyed the outdoor train display. The trains ran through multiple areas which were constructed from all natural materials to resemble fairy tale lands and imaginative animal homes. Amazing! There were a lot of families there on this day and the children, as well as the adults, were enjoying the displays.

I spent time in the indoor part of the Conservatory. It was lovely with many different types of plants to enjoy. For me a huge surprise was how many pieces by glass artist Chihuly were on display. It was the most I have ever seen in one place. That was a highlight!

Absolutely beautiful to walk through and see everything! Great children's area that is very interactive - bring their swimsuits if warm enough. Gift shop is very small with only one magnet in their selection w a butterfly on it. I'm a magnet collector from adventures so this was disappointing when you think of all the beautiful displays you had just seen. We didn't go into the cafe but they had a few tables to sit and eat in air conditioned spaces. Plenty of seating throughout the inside and outside if you need to rest. All in all ...9/10 recommend (due to the magnet selection). Enjoy!

Go first thing in the morning. The plants are beautiful. We went after we had breakfast and walked it off. Definitely takes 2 hours, but the Chihuly glass presentations are worth it if you are a fan. Since we came up during a heat wave at home, it was nice to see everything in bloom and thriving. If you want to go in the evening. they light up all the glasswork.

Interesting exhibitions inside, beautiful grounds outside. Finding all the Chihuly installations was an added bonus. If you have toddler to elementary school aged kids, it looked like you could spend hours in the children’s garden outside. The staff working in the glass blowing studio was very informative. The front desk staff were very helpful in pointing out spots of my interest.

We had a picture-perfect day at the Botanical Gardens. The outdoor gardens, given the month, had fantastic Hallowe'en decorations. Plus, there is a glass-blowing Hot Shop on site (we saw a cup being made by Forge and Justin).

What do you do on a rainy, dreary day? Bring some sunshine into your life! The Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio, dates back to 1852 (before the Civil War), when the Franklin County Agricultural Society established the park. It evolved over the years, and the conservatory itself was built in 1895. The Palm House at the Conservatory was designed by famous Victorian-era greenhouse designer Lord & Burnham and is one of the largest in the US. The Chihuly glass artwork collection is amazing. TY OH

Went to the conservatory mainly to check out the Chuhily displays. It was Halloween season and the children's garden was all set up for the season! We decided to go back at night to see the garden all lit up and it was amazing!!! The train display outside is one of the coolest train displays I have ever seen, it is all made of wood. So many photo ops and a great event for families. There is a nice gift shop/cafe inside the building and the Chuhily displays were nice as well.