Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Franklin Park Conservatory is a global garden under glass, where you can wander from desert to rainforest in the heart of Columbus.

Experience the Moment

  • Feel the cool mist and think of Sherpa guides carrying supplies up Himalayan trails, or monks tending gardens in mountain monasteries.

  • As you watch the koi and palms, imagine a Hawaiian family preparing taro for a luau, or Polynesian navigators reading the stars to cross vast oceans.

Near East Side / Franklin Park

Year Round with Seasonal Events

Vibe Check

Experience the planet’s natural diversity in the Conservatory’s biomes. From the arid deserts of the American Southwest to the hot and humid Amazon Rainforest, the biomes allow you to explore these ecosystems right in the heart of central Ohio.