Brighten your day with the Orchids exhibit at Franklin Park Conservatory

Escape the dreary, gray Columbus weather into the Orchids at the Franklin Park Conservatory from January 20 – March 10, 2024. 

Thousands of vibrant orchid blossoms will fill the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse, bringing with them a warm, tropical escape for the senses.

Orchids will also provide pops of color and fragrance throughout the rest of the interior Conservatory.

photo: Franklin Park Conservatory

Things to see at the Conservatory

While you’re visiting the Franklin Park Conservatory, be sure to check out the full scale exhibition, Chihuly Collection. Leave plenty of time for your visit, as there is truly a day’s worth of exploring at the Conservatory.

You’ll also get to check out Future Perfect: Completion Pending, celebrating Franklin Art Glass Studio’s 100 year legacy. On display are works from the 1920’s through the present day highlighting unique artistic styles employed by numerous craftspeople who have influenced and driven Franklin’s artistic journey. Showcasing the heritage of traditional Munich-style stained glass and symbols Franklin is known for, this exhibition reveals that evolution and progression are a driving force in the artworks created.

If you visit with kids, let them run outside at the The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden. It’s open year round, so bring an extra layer if its chilly, because they won’t want to stop exploring the 2 acre garden.

Nights out at Franklin Park Conservatory

Throughout the year, Franklin Park Conservatory hosts after-hours events that are perfect for date nights or nights out with friends. 

Chihuly Nights and Cocktails at the Conservatory showcase the FPC in a different light – after dark! 

Read more about these fun nights out at the Conservatory.

Admission and Membership to Franklin Park Conservatory

Admission to the Franklin Park Conservatory is $23 for adults, $19 for seniors and students, and $15.50 for children ages 3-12.  Hours are daily from 10 a.m.  – 5 p.m. Special events and evening hours have different rates.

Reservations are recommended for faster check-in, but not required. 

Love to explore the various exhibits and events throughout the year?  An annual membership would be worth the cost, as they range from $60 – $200. Senior (60+) memberships are just $45, and the $35 Access pass is for families who are eligible for benefit programs.

Access Members: $3 general admission and special engagement tickets are available for SNAP, EBT, WIC and Medicaid participants. Access Members also qualify for $3 special engagement tickets. Learn more.

Community Days: On the first Sunday of each month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the City of Columbus (with valid ID) during regular operating hours of 10am to 5pm. Click here for more information about the Conservatory’s Access Offerings.

Columbus Member Advantage Program

If you’re a member of select Central Ohio attractions, you can save $3 on general admission to Franklin Park Conservatory through the Columbus Member Advantage program. No coupon is necessary. Simply show your valid participating membership card when you visit! Limited to 4 discounts per membership per day; can’t be combined with other discounts.  

If you’re already a member at FPC, use your membership to get discounts on admission to these attractions.

Member Advantage partners include:

• Columbus Museum of Art and Pizzuti Collection (see our article)
• Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (see our article)
• Dawes Arboretum (see our article)
• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (see our article)
• LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus (see our article)
• National Veterans Memorial and Museum (see our article)
• Ohio History Center & Ohio Village (see our article)
• Wexner Center for the Arts (see our article)
• COSI (advanced tickets required)
• The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology (also qualifies for ASTC reciprocal admission) 

For a full list of discounts and offerings, check out our article about Franklin Park Conservatory.

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