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Visit Holiday Blooms & Conservatory Aglow for Festive Holiday Fun this Season (November 14, 2023) Two of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ popular holiday exhibitions—Holiday Blooms and Conservatory Aglow—kick off on November 18, 2023, and run through January 7, 2024. During this timeframe, the Conservatory will be open 10am-4pm and reopen at 5pm daily except for closures on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Please note: Conservatory Aglow will be closed on […] View More...
Growing to Green Harvest Awards Ceremony Celebrates Central Ohio’s Community Gardens and Gardeners (October 12, 2023) On Thursday, October 5, 2023, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens hosted the annual Growing to Green Harvest Awards Ceremony. The harvest awards are a tribute to individuals, organizations and communities who participate in community gardening and city beautification projects in Central Ohio. The Growing to Green Harvest Awards honors the dedication and hard work […] View More...
Pumpkins Aglow Returns to Franklin Park Conservatory (October 05, 2023) Pumpkins Aglow brings hundreds of jack-o-lanterns, enchanting light displays, family-friendly entertainment and more to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on select evenings: October 11-15, 18-22 & 25-29. Tickets for this fan-favorite Special Engagement are selling fast so make sure to reserve your tickets soon. Accenting the scenes are the rich horticultural displays of Harvest […] View More...
Harvest Blooms 2023 Begins This Weekend (September 21, 2023)  Fall is full of beauty, and nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like Harvest Blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. This horticultural exhibition is on display daily from September 23 through October 29, 2023. Harvest Blooms sees the botanical gardens and container gardens filled with rich horticultural displays composed of thousands […] View More...
Franklin the Peoples Park (June 20, 2023) Beginning June 24, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will feature the works of local photographer, Steve Harrison. Franklin the Peoples Park focuses on the activity in Franklin Park from everyday occurrences to historical moments over the last 50 years. Harrison began photographing the park in the 1960s when it was a gathering place for young […] View More...
Celebrate Pollinators at Pollinator Palooza (June 15, 2023) On Saturday, June 24, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will bring the public together with local groups for a free festival celebrating all things pollinators. Happening 11am-3pm in the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus, Pollinator Palooza, made possible by major sponsor Giant Eagle, features educational activities, demonstrations, live music, food trucks and over […] View More...
Explore Garden Safari at Franklin Park Conservatory (May 24, 2023) This summer guests visiting Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be immersed in a world where animals, created from plants, come alive at Garden Safari, on display June 3, through September 10, 2023. This exhibition, primarily focused in the Conservatory’s courtyards, features thirty lifelike topiaries representing animals of the land, air and sea. These […] View More...
All Aboard! Paul Busse Garden Railway Opening Soon (May 22, 2023) Paul Busse Garden Railway features four botanical themes—Fairytale Land, Wild West Town, European Travels and the animals of Who Lives Here—placed throughout 1,122 feet of track. Nine g-scale model trains will weave through the botanical landscapes, sometimes passing overhead! In the summer, colorful blooms will fill the gardens surrounding the railway. As fall arrives, pumpkins and gourds will […] View More...
Bring the Family to Conservatory Explore Nights (May 09, 2023) Come and enjoy all the fun summer has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory! New this summer, in June, July and August, we will be open late for a new Special Engagement: Conservatory Explore Nights. Each night will offer a lively festival experience including: live entertainment, food trucks, facilitated discovery stations, signature cocktails & mocktails, […] View More...
Celebrate Arbor Day Festival At Franklin Park Conservatory With Ahlum & Arbor (April 19, 2023) Celebrate trees at the Arbor Day Festival at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens presented by Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation on Saturday, April 29 from 10am to 4pm. View More...
Tens Of Thousands Of Flowers Signal Spring During Columbus Blooms (March 15, 2023) Columbus Blooms is one of the surest and most beautiful signs of spring in Central Ohio. This annual exhibition is made up of hundreds of thousands of blooms in the botanical gardens and container displays. View More...
Seventh Son Brewing and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Announce Fundraising Initiative Through Collaborative Beer and Cocktail Launch (February 21, 2023) Seventh Son Brewing and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens collaborate to create a new beer, Biome for a three-month-long fundraising campaign. View More...
Make A Spring Escape With Blooms & Butterflies (February 15, 2023) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ remarkable annual exhibition, Blooms & Butterflies, is scheduled to return on February 25-May 29, 2023. The beloved exhibition is a sure sign of spring to the Central Ohio community. View More...
Cathy M. Lyttle Will Be Honored With The Ann Isaly Wolfe Award During Hat Day (February 08, 2023) The Ann Isaly Wolfe Award recognizes individuals who, through enduring service, leadership and financial support, have enabled Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to take its place among the leading cultural institutions in Columbus. Cathy M. Lyttle is this year’s honoree, and her lasting, transformative support of the Conservatory spans over a decade. View More...
The Conservatory Partners with Botanical Gardens to Offer Celebrity Lecture Series (January 19, 2023) Plants are intimately linked to our cultural identities and food traditions. To explore this connection, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is partnering with peer institutions to host the virtual class series Plants, Cuisine and Culture. View More...
Grand Return of the Conservatory’s Wedding Showcase is an Exciting Start to the Wedding Planning Season (January 12, 2023) All couples planning their weddings are invited to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden’s Wedding Showcase on Friday, January 27th. View More...
Two Beautiful Exhibitions Open This January At The Conservatory (January 10, 2023) As the new year begins, the Conservatory is preparing for two exhibitions to open on January 21, 2023: Orchids and El Color - ES. View More...
16th Annual Gingerbread Competition & Display (November 14, 2022) Amateur bakers and dessert lovers are invited to participate in Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ 16th Annual Gingerbread Competition. This year’s Gingerbread Competition theme is “Throwback to Your Favorite Era”. View More...
Conservatory Aglow And Holiday Blooms Transform The Conservatory Into A Holiday Wonderland (October 25, 2022) Two of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ popular holiday exhibitions—Holiday Blooms and Conservatory Aglow—kick off on November 19, 2022, and run through January 8, 2023. View More...
Women’s Board Announced Record Amount Raised For Community Programming During Field To Table (October 18, 2022) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Women’s Board announced the results from this year’s Field to Table. Field to Table, held on August 26 this year, is the Women’s Board annual fundraising event for the Conservatory which celebrates the bounty of the late-summer harvest in Ohio. View More...
Harvest Blooms Makes For A Fabulous Fall At The Conservatory (September 15, 2022) Fall is full of beauty, and nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like Harvest Blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. This horticultural exhibition is on display daily from September 24 through October 30, 2022. View More...
Growing To Green Awards Celebrate Central Ohio’s Community Gardens And Gardeners (September 13, 2022) On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens hosted the annual Growing to Green Awards & Harvest Celebration. The awards are a tribute to individuals, organizations and communities who participate in community gardening and city beautification projects in Central Ohio. View More...
The Conservatory’s Pumpkins Aglow Is Simply Spellbinding (September 01, 2022) Pumpkins Aglow brings hundreds of jack-o-lanterns, enchanting light displays, family-friendly entertainment and more to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on select evenings: October 12-16, 19-23 & 26-30. Tickets for this fan-favorite Special Engagement go on sale September 28, 2022. View More...
The Conservatory and Columbus Urban League Remember Alexis Jacobs (July 28, 2022) Alexis Jacobs’ love lives on in the substantial bequests she made following her death on June 3, and it will continue to live in the connections fostered by her generous spirit. View More...
Cap Off National Pollinator Week During Pollinator Palooza (June 20, 2022) On Saturday, June 25, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will bring the public together with local groups for a free festival celebrating all things pollinators. View More...
Diálogos Explores the Experience of Latinx Artists in the United States (June 13, 2022) Seven Latinx artists will display their work as a part of Diálogos, a new art exhibition opening this summer at the Conservatory. View More...
Farmers Market Returns To The Conservatory On June 1 (May 25, 2022) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Farmers Market returns for the summer season. The market will occur from 3:30-6:30pm every Wednesday, beginning June 1 and ending September 21. View More...
Topiaries Take Over The Conservatory For A New Summer Exhibition (May 19, 2022) Wild topiary displays will be the stars of the botanical gardens this summer. Topiary Takeover, a brand new exhibition, begins June 4, and will be on display through September 11, 2022. View More...
All Aboard! Paul Busse Garden Railway Returns To Franklin Park Conservatory (May 17, 2022) Beginning June 4, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will once again feature the Paul Busse Garden Railway. The exhibition will be on display from June 4, 2022 through January 8, 2023. View More...
Hat Day Breaks Fundraising Record For The Annual Event (May 13, 2022) On May 6, 2022, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens hosted the 21st Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin, its signature spring fundraising event. View More...
Enjoy A Party In The Gardens During Cocktails At The Conservatory (May 05, 2022) Cocktails at the Conservatory events return to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens soon! The events are 5:30-9pm on select Thursdays from May to November. View More...
Columbus Blooms Brings The Joys Of Spring To Franklin Park (March 24, 2022) Spring is the season of renewal, and over the coming weeks, hundreds of thousands of blooms will transform Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens View More...
DeeDee Glimcher Honored With Ann Isaly Wolfe Award (March 21, 2022) The Ann Isaly Wolfe Award is presented by Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to an individual who exemplifies the Conservatory's values and has fostered the organization’s growth. DeeDee Glimcher is this year’s honoree. View More...
Conservatory Biome Transforms Into Tropical Paradise During Blooms & Butterflies (February 21, 2022) Blooms & Butterflies is a favorite year after year because of its ability to transport guests from Central Ohio to a tropical paradise filled with gorgeous butterflies and colorful flora. Blooms & Butterflies will be on display from February 26 through May 30, 2022. View More...
Orchids and Art at the Forefront of the Conservatory This Winter (January 18, 2022) Join the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for arts and entertainment during the winter season. Two exhibitions open this January, and a popular evening event series returns. View More...
Conservatory Aglow Lights Up The Holiday Season (November 15, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens welcomes the beginning of the holiday season with the start of Conservatory Aglow. This special engagement begins on Saturday, November 20, and ends Sunday, January 9, 2022*. View More...
The 15th Annual Gingerbread Competition Returns To The Conservatory (November 04, 2021) Amateur bakers and dessert lovers are invited to participate in Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ 15th Annual Gingerbread Competition. View More...
Nancy Cardenas Honored With Ann Isaly Wolfe Award During Hat Day (September 28, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens honors individuals who have embodied and fostered the Conservatory’s growth as a cultural institution with the Ann Isaly Wolfe Award. The Conservatory is naming Nancy Cardenas the Ann Isaly Wolfe honoree of 2021, an award that was officially bestowed during the annual Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin fundraiser on September 24th. View More...
Growing to Green Awards Celebrate Central Ohio’s Community Gardens And Gardeners (September 22, 2021) On Thursday, September 9, 2021, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens hosted the annual Growing to Green Awards & Harvest Celebration. View More...
Harvest Blooms 2021 Begins This Weekend (September 20, 2021) If you go to one place to experience the beauty of fall, let it be Harvest Blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, opening this weekend! One of the most photogenic exhibitions of the year, Harvest Blooms is the place for fall gardening inspiration and home to two iconic pumpkin houses. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Celebrates Spooky Season with Pumpkins Aglow (September 07, 2021) One of the most beautiful places to celebrate the spooky season in central Ohio is Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, where hundreds of jack-o-lanterns, enchanting light displays, live entertainment and more come together for Pumpkins Aglow. View More...
Bash At The Conservatory Raises Over $96K For Education Programs (June 29, 2021) Community members came together to raise over $96,000 for education programs during a sold out Bash at the Conservatory following the cancellation of Bash last year. View More...
Pollinator Palooza Returns to Franklin Park Conservatory (June 15, 2021) As public interest in honeybees, butterflies and other pollinators continues to grow, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens invites central Ohio to attend a free festival dedicated to supporting and celebrating all things pollinators. View More...
New Gallery Show at Franklin Park Conservatory Spotlights Diversity in Nature Through the Artwork of Local Black Artists (June 07, 2021) The upcoming art exhibition at Franklin Park Conservatory, Resilience in Nature: We are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete, features artwork by local Black artists exploring the theme of diversity as nature’s strongest ally. View More...
Farmers’ Market Returns To The Conservatory on June 2 (May 26, 2021) After a year-long hiatus, the Conservatory’s Farmers’ Market will return during the summer of 2021. The market will occur from 3:30-6:30pm every Wednesday, starting June 2 and ending September 1. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Welcomes New VP Of Philanthropy (April 29, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce Ms. Carmen K. Boy as its new Vice President of Philanthropy. View More...
Columbus Blooms Returns After Last Year’s Shutdown (March 23, 2021) Marking one year after the pandemic temporarily closed the Conservatory doors during the entirety of the spring season, Columbus Blooms is back and open to the public throughout the month of April! View More...
Paul Busse Garden Railway Makes A Stop At The Conservatory For Its Second Year (March 15, 2021) Starting this April, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will once again feature the Paul Busse Garden Railway. Due to its popularity, the exhibition will be on display for three months longer than the inaugural exhibition: April 2, 2021-January 9, 2022. View More...
Upgrades In Air Filtration At The Conservatory Make Facility Safer (March 10, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is proud to announce the addition of new PlasmaPURE AutoClean 1500 air purification units to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. View More...
Blooms & Butterflies Returns Early This Year (February 08, 2021) After a pandemic-related hiatus, Franklin Park Conservatory’s quintessential seasonal exhibition, Blooms & Butterflies, is back! Blooms & Butterflies is scheduled to return February 20-May 31, 2021. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Is Seeking Black Artist For Upcoming Exhibition (February 05, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is reaching out to Black artists in the central Ohio community to present works that celebrate diversity found in nature. View More...
New Exhibition With Local Artist Features Plants Sculpted From Paper (January 22, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is partnering with local artist Lea Gray for a brand new exhibition. The exhibition, Bringing Reverence to Nature: An Exploration of Botanicals in Paper, will feature sculptures consisting of hundreds of intricate plants made entirely of paper. View More...
Thousands Of Flowers Fill The Conservatory For Orchids, Opening Saturday (January 21, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory offers a respite from winter with the return of the annual Orchids exhibition, featuring thousands of blooming flowers among lush tropical plants from Jan. 23-March 7, 2021. View More...
Chihuly Nights, Back By Popular Demand (January 08, 2021) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is offering special engagement viewings in 2021 of its Chihuly collection with Chihuly Nights from 7-10pm on the following dates: View More...
Conservatory Aglow Lights Up The Holiday Season (November 12, 2020) Conservatory Aglow returns this holiday season with both new and classic displays to shine a light on Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. This special engagement begins on Saturday, November 14, and ends Sunday, January 10, 2021. View More...
Glowing Pumpkin Displays Return To The Conservatory At Pumpkins Aglow (October 07, 2020) For the second year, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will again glow with the light of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns placed amongst richly colored autumnal horticulture during Pumpkins Aglow. View More...
Harvest Blooms Kicks Off Fall With Gourd-eous Outdoor Displays (September 22, 2020) Autumn at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens officially begins Sept. 26 — the opening day of Harvest Blooms, an outdoor exhibition open daily through Nov. 1, 2020. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory’s 20th Annual Hat Day Rescheduled to 2021 (August 10, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has made the decision to reschedule its 20th annual Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin (Hat Day) fundraiser. The fundraiser was previously moved from Friday, May 1 to Friday, September 11 however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will be moved again in light of public health restrictions and out of concern for guest safety. View More...
Field To Table 2020 To Be Held Virtually (August 03, 2020) Join the Franklin Park Conservatory’s Women’s Board on August 28 at 7pm for the 12th annual Field to Table – virtually! Each year, Field to Table raises vital funds to support Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ community outreach and access initiatives. View More...
Endangered ‘Rotting Flesh Flower’ Blooming At Franklin Park Conservatory (July 01, 2020) An endangered and famously fascinating plant species, the titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is about to bloom at Franklin Park Conservatory for the first time in the Conservatory's recorded history. View More...
Chihuly Nights Returns To The Conservatory (June 24, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will offer four additional viewings of Chihuly Nights on Saturday, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10 from 7-10 PM each night. View More...
Paul Busse Model Trains Arrive At Franklin Park Conservatory (June 18, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is celebrating its return from a long, three-month closure with an exhibition that is sure to stop visitors in their tracks. From July 1, 2020 to January 6, 2021 and in celebration of the 125th year of the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House, the Paul Busse’s model train displays will take over the outdoor gardens of the Grand Mallway on a scale never before seen at the Conservatory. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory To Reopen June 13 (June 05, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will reopen its operations to visitors on Saturday, June 13. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Supports Resolution Declaring Racism as a Public Health Crisis (June 02, 2020) At its core, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ mission is to improve quality of life and connect the community. As part of that mission, we are supporting the resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. View More...
Chihuly Collection To Remain On Permanent View At Franklin Park Conservatory (May 15, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce its collection of Chihuly artwork—the largest private collection of Chihuly artwork in a botanical garden—will remain on permanent view. View More...
2020 Bash at the Barn Canceled (May 08, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has canceled the 2020 Bash at the Barn fundraising event. The decision was made due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Launches Virtual Experiences (April 22, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ vision is a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience. This vision is as important now as ever. The Conservatory is striving to continue the spirit of staying connected to nature -- digitally. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory To Remain Closed Through May 31 (April 06, 2020) Following recommendations from federal and state officials for the COVID-19 pandemic, and out of concern for our employees and guests, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will continue its closure through May 31. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory’s Hat Day Rescheduled (March 20, 2020) Following recommendations from federal, state and county officials, and out of concern for our employees and guests, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has moved its annual Hat Day fundraiser from Friday, May 1 to Friday, September 11. View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Closing To Public Amid COVID-19 Pandemic (March 13, 2020) In response to COVID-19, the Franklin Park Conservatory will be closed to the public for three weeks starting Friday, March 13. The health and safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority, and this decision was made in alignment with official health and government recommendations. View More...
Butterflies Take Flight For Spring At The Conservatory (March 10, 2020) The 26th year of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens iconic Blooms & Butterflies begins on Sunday, March 14th. Stunning butterflies and colorful blooms will fill the tropical Pacific Islands Water Garden biome until Sunday, July 5th. The exhibition is shorter than in the past; however, the experience has not changed otherwise and will be as enchanting as every other year. View More...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day At Franklin Park Conservatory (February 06, 2020) Franklin Park Conservatory’s annual Valentine’s Day event returns Friday, February 14 from 6-10pm. New this year, gourmet small bites will be paired with wine to create a more intimate tasting experience. The romantic evening begins with a glass of champagne, followed by five food pairings prepared by the Conservatory’s executive chef, stationed throughout the indoor plant collections. View More...
Wedding Showcase Kicks Off Wedding Planning Season (January 16, 2020) First comes love, then comes engagement, then comes the Wedding Showcase at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. January 24th from 6-9pm, the Wedding Showcase is a unique opportunity for couples to meet select vendors while enjoying gourmet hors d’oeuvres, wine and bubbly samples, cakes and cocktails – right here at central Ohio’s premier wedding venue. View More...
Orchid Show Celebrates 125 Years Of Iconic Glasshouses (January 10, 2020) This year’s Orchids exhibition at Franklin Park Conservatory kicks off a year-long celebration of the 125th anniversary of two historic glasshouses: John F. Wolfe Palm House and Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. View More...
Conservatory Aglow Features World-Renowned Artists (November 14, 2019) Conservatory Aglow is bigger and brighter than ever as artists of international acclaim are incorporated into the show, including a full-scale exhibition of work by Dale Chihuly and an interactive light sculpture by Jen Lewin. These installations accompany familiar holiday favorites – such as poinsettia trees, a rainbow tunnel, the gingerbread competition and more – from 10am-9pm Nov. 16-Jan. 4 and 10am-5pm on Jan. 5 View More...
Trick Or Treat At The Boo-tanical Gardens Gardens Returns Oct. 26-27 (October 21, 2019) Families are invited to enjoy two days of trick-or-treating at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens 10am-5pm Oct. 26-27. View More...
A New Fall Festival Lights Up The Nights At Franklin Park Conservatory (October 10, 2019) Fall nights will be brighter than ever at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with Pumpkin Nights, the Conservatory’s first-ever fall festival of jack-o-lanterns, live entertainment and after-dark art exhibitions. This brand new experience will be open 5-9pm Oct. 17-20 and 24-27, 2019. View More...
Harvest Blooms Returns With All New Experience: Pumpkin Nights (September 16, 2019) Franklin Park Conservatory’s Harvest Blooms is bigger than ever, with more pumpkins, more fall displays, and even the introduction of an all-new after-dark experience: Pumpkin Nights! View More...
Field to Table Celebrates Ohio Harvests, Raises Money for Community Gardening at Franklin Park Conservatory (August 19, 2019) On Friday, August 23, 2019, the Women’s Board of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will celebrate its annual Field to Table fundraiser, a spectacular feast celebrating Ohio’s end-of-summer harvests and... View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Extends Hours on Wednesdays this Summer (July 01, 2019) Beginning July 10, Franklin Park Conservatory will extend its hours on Wednesday nights to 7pm through Wednesday, August 28. View More...
Conservatory Offers Special Viewings of Chihuly at Night (June 27, 2019) Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will offer four special engagement viewings of its Chihuly exhibition with Chihuly Nights on Fridays, July 12, August 9, September 13 and October 11 from 7-10pm each night. View More...
Get the Buzz on All Things Pollinators at Franklin Park Conservatory (June 19, 2019) This Saturday, June 22 from 11am–3pm, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens hosts the annual Pollinator Palooza on the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus. View More...
Taste of the Garden at the Conservatory Farmers’ Markets (June 05, 2019) The Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers’ Markets are back, serving a colorful selection of fresh produce and artisanal goods from 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday from June 5 to Sept. 4, 2019. View More...
Tickets Available for 2019 Bash at the Barn Fundraising Event (June 03, 2019) This Thursday, June 6 at 6:30pm, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will host its annual Bash at the Barn event to raise funds for the Conservatory’s adult learning initiatives. View More...
Cocktails at the Conservatory Returns May 23 (May 21, 2019) Back by popular demand, the Cocktails at the Conservatory series returns to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens May 23, 2019. View More...
Nature and Art Come Together at Chihuly: Celebrating Nature (May 20, 2019) Beginning June 1, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be awash in vibrant color as Chihuly: Celebrating Nature, presented by Nationwide and Davis Foundation, takes visitors on a journey... View More...
Annual Hat Day Fundraiser Netted Over $240,000 (May 08, 2019) On May 3, 2019, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens hosted the 19th annual Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin, its signature spring fundraising event. View More...
Celebrate Arbor Day at Franklin Park Conservatory (April 22, 2019) Franklin Park Conservatory and Ahlum & Arbor are teaming up to celebrate the 4th Annual Arbor Day event on Friday, April 26 from 10am-1pm and Saturday, April 27 from 10am-3pm at Franklin Park Conservatory. View More...
Columbus Blooms Expands into the Grand Mallway, Children’s Garden (April 10, 2019) The largest annual outdoor floral exhibition in the greater Columbus area is even bigger this year, as Columbus Blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens spreads... View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Honors Cindy Rasmussen with Ann Isaly Wolfe Award (March 18, 2019) Every year, Franklin Park Conservatory honors an individual who has embodied and fostered the Conservatory’s growth as a cultural institution. View More...
Blooms & Butterflies Celebrates 25th Anniversary (March 07, 2019) Visit Franklin Park Conservatory this spring for a tropical getaway without leaving the city! On Saturday, March 9, the popular Blooms & Butterflies exhibition will return for its 25th anniversary at the Conservatory. View More...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2019 at the Conservatory (February 07, 2019) Enjoy a romantic evening under the stars at Franklin Park Conservatory’s annual Valentine’s Day event on Thursday, February 14 from 5:30–9pm. Visit celestial-themed wine and chocolate pairing stations... View More...
Wedding Showcase Kicks Off Wedding Planning Season (January 21, 2019) First comes love, then comes engagement, then comes the Wedding Showcase at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Held 6-9pm on Jan. 25, the Wedding Showcase is a chance to meet select vendors while enjoying... View More...
Annual Orchids Display Reaches New Heights at Franklin Park Conservatory (January 16, 2019) The annual Orchids exhibition is a winter tradition at Franklin Park Conservatory, providing central Ohio visitors respite from frigid temperatures and grey skies. This year, Orchids goes above and beyond... View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Looks Back on 2018, Celebrates Record Breaking Attendance (January 11, 2019) Franklin Park Conservatory added a number of visitor experiences in 2018 and smashed attendance records from years past. A total of 353,399 guests visited Columbus’ premier botanical garden in 2018... View More...
The 12th Annual Gingerbread Competition Returns Nov. 17 (November 16, 2018) Central Ohio’s culinary creativity will be on display Nov. 17-Jan. 2, as the 12th annual Gingerbread Competition returns to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens as part of the Conservatory Aglow... View More...
Conservatory Celebrates Close of Fundraising Campaign, Names New VP of Philanthropy (November 14, 2018) On the evening of November 8, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens celebrated the close of its Master Plan 2.0 Fundraising Campaign... View More...
Conservatory Aglow Brings Back Family Favorites, Introduces Expanded Light Experience (November 08, 2018) Conservatory Aglow returns this year for the biggest and brightest holiday show in the history of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. View More...
The Boo-tanical Gardens Features Largest Trick-or-Treat Event Ever (October 23, 2018) The annual Trick or Treat event at Franklin Park Conservatory is bigger than ever this year, growing from one day to two days, featuring 10 stations instead of 6, and extending into the... View More...
Franklin Park Conservatory Releases Survey on Benefits of Outdoor Play (October 18, 2018) It’s no secret that kids today don’t engage in as much outdoor play time as previous generations, and that shift has impacted everything from family bonds to mental/social and physical health. View More...