Spring has sprung at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens! The butterflies are back, the gardens are bursting with new color and life, and a robust schedule of gardening, cooking and art classes will help you make the most of this inspiring season.

Blooms & Butterflies: Now on view
Central Ohio’s iconic sign of spring returns! Get an up-close view as hundreds of newly emerged butterflies are released into the Pacific Island Water Garden— a tropical haven where exotic butterflies of all sizes and colors fly freely and feed on nectar from colorful blooms. Learn about the fascinating life cycle and ecological importance of these amazing insects during daily educational presentations and related activities.

Paul Busse Model Garden Railway
The popular fairytale-themed model railroad designed and built by artist Paul Busse remains on view, but in an entirely new way! See how the train has been reimagined for its new site amongst the foliage in the Himalayan Mountain Biome. Trains moves past the homes of popular characters from children's fairytale literature, constructed of all natural materials.

Glassblowing Hot Shop
The Hot Shop is open for the season! Watch live glassblowing demonstration on Saturday and Sundays 12–3pm, and Monday through Friday  11am–2pm.

ADMISSION* $11 adults $9 seniors and students with valid ID $6 children 3-17, under age 2 FREE Group rates available FREE PARKING CONSERVATORY GARDEN CAFÉ Daily 11am - 3pm Wednesdays 11am - 7pm GLASSBLOWING HOT SHOP   Saturday & Sundays 12–3pm Monday– Friday11am–2pm.

HOURS   Daily 10am - 5pm Wednesdays 10am - 8pm Please note: The Conservatory will close at 5pm on Wednesday, June 20. We apologize for any inconvenience. BOTANICA GIFT SHOP & GREENHOUSE Open during the hours above. The John F. Wolfe Chihuly Resource Center Wednesday, Friday - Sunday 11am - 4pm and by appointment

* All exhibitions are included in the general admission price. Admission prices subject to change.

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