Franklin Park Conservatory
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens combines glasshouse plant collections with outdoor gardens in Columbus.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens combines plant collections, outdoor gardens and glass art in Columbus. Its conservatory biomes represent Himalayan, rainforest, desert and Pacific Island environments, with features including a canopy bridge and a koi pond.
The John F. Wolfe Palm House, Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse, Wolfe Terrace, Grove and Zen Terrace are closed for renovation, with reopening planned for fall 2027. These closures affect particular spaces rather than the entire conservatory. For October 18, 2026, the operator also reports Broad Street closed from 7–11 a.m. for the Columbus Marathon. Evening events have separate admission arrangements.
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