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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 11,948 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Columbus, Ohio
88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (614) 715-8000
- Website fpconservatory.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“We went to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens during a vacation to Ohio during the month of October, and we had a wonderful experience!”
“We went to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens during a vacation to Ohio during the month of October, and we had a wonderful experience!”
“You will see, butterflies, huge koi, cactus, and bonsai trees!”
Amenities couples mention
“We went to the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens during a vacation to Ohio during the month of October, and we had a wonderful experience!”
“You will see, butterflies, huge koi, cactus, and bonsai trees!”
What couples say again and again
“It's absolutely beautiful, with stunning and well-cared plant collections, beautiful sculptures, and peaceful walking areas both inside and outside.”
“Conservatory and grounds are always spotless.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough about this stunning venue. If you have your wedding here, you're sure to have amazing service and spectacular surroundings. As a photographer, I've worked and shot here countless times and have left impressed every single time.
Getting married at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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