![]() 1897įranklin County Agriculture Society purchased 88 acres (360,000 m 2) of land two miles (3 km) east of downtown Columbus to host the first Franklin County Fair in 1852. It was added to the new Columbus Near East Side District in 1978. The conservatory was built in 1895 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. ![]() The conservatory is set within the Franklin Park neighborhood, and surrounded by Franklin Park, the 88-acre city park of the same name. ![]() Additional plant collections include a Bonsai Courtyard, Showhouse with seasonal displays, orchids and tropical bonsai collections, and Palm House with more than 40 species of palms. Biomes representing global climate zones include: Himalayan Mountains, Tropical Rainforest, Desert, and Pacific Island Water Garden. The conservatory contains more than 400 plant species. ![]() Today, it is a horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chihuly artworks. It is open daily and an admission fee is charged. Interactive map highlighting the conservatory within Franklin Parkįranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Columbus, Ohio. ![]()
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