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    Krohn Conservatory

    4.6 (175 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Nazia C.

    This is a nice conservatory. We came on a Sunday and street parking was easy. They have coat racks as well because it gets rather warm inside. They had several rooms such as the fern room, palm room, orchid room, and desert house. I love that they had a scavenger hunt type game for kids. My daughters enjoyed searching for the animals throughout the conservatory. It made it more fun for them.

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    Kudakwashe T.

    This is one of my favorite botanical gardens. The plants here are lively and colorful. They have a diverse range of extroverted plants that all get along in the shared space and show off their leaves and flowers. These flowers aren't shy and closed off to visitors. They are loud, bubbly, and exciting to look at and interact with. When they do have butterflies they fly around and are not just lounging around. They are some of the most social butterflies and get around, they interact well with the visitors. Closer to holidays they decorate the garden to match the season. I highly recommend visiting this botanical garden.

    Lauren F.

    Such a great outing and way more than I expected. The craftsmanship is astounding. You should definitely take the family or yourself.

    Melissa G.

    I've been to the conservatory before for their butterfly exhibit and it was crowded, hot and seemed to lack butterflies. This trip was completely the opposite. It was so nice going this time. There were maybe only 15 people in the area with us, a ton of butterflies and the temperature was perfect. We were actually able to catch quite a few on our butterfly pad. It was just so relaxing to sit and watch my daughter enjoying herself. Highly recommend the Butterflies in Space exhibit!!

    Linda I.

    Gorgeous and a sentimental place to visit for me, as I used to go here with family growing up as a kid. My step-grandmother used to live in Mt Adams, so this was a frequent place we'd visit when in Cincinnati for Easter and Christmas. Love the plethora of unique plants and habitats in to conservatory, as well as the beautiful surrounding Eden Park. Entry fee is $10 for adults, but was discounted to $7 when I visited because the orchid section was closed for renovations I believe. Easy parking on-site.

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    Neha G.

    Stopped by mainly to see the holiday train show. It is spectacular! Mini replicas of Cincinnati landmarks and trains running by on tracks. It's very well done. Great for anyone who likes attention to detail & florals. We loved seeing Thomas the Tank Engine. Kid friendly! From there we explored the dessert plants, walked under a waterfall, and spent some time in the little kids activity area. There are chairs with a table full of blocks and a bookshelf. Great for keeping toddlers busy! While it's winter outside, once you enter the conservatory it is fairly humid. They have a free coat rack as you enter (before the info desk). A restroom is also available. Plenty of space for strollers to get through the exhibits.

    Kirsten J.

    Beautiful and a must visit in Cincinnati. The conservatory first opened its doors in 1933, is located in Eden Park and beautifully maintained. Benches throughout the Conservatory invite to stay awhile to take in the relaxing and to enjoy the stunning flora throughout five different themed houses. We visited with some ladies from a senior living community and it was a big plus that all rooms where wheelchair and walker accessible. Make sure to check their website for the seasonal decorated floral room. You can find bunnies around Easter, Butterflies in the summer and a winter wonderland around Christmas time. I love that the Conservatory has something to offer for everyone.

    Kristin P.

    Wow what an amazing conservatory. Would have love to see it at night lit up, but it was absolute stunning and a great winter activity. Tickets can be bought before or onsite.

    Beth D.

    Lovely botanical garden, with over 3,500 plant species from around the world. Recognized as one of the country's largest public greenhouses. Always have wonderful events too!

    Sarah E.

    Visited the holiday "gingerbread" exhibit on a recommendation of a friend (this is our First Christmas in Cincinnati) and weren't disappointed. While not actually gingerbread houses the exhibit was fantastic! With the variety of Cincinnati historic buildings and running model trains I can see why people say this is a holiday tradition you don't want to miss. We'll definitely bring family to see the exhibit next year - at only $10 it's a steal of a deal. Only warning- parking is a nightmare if it's busy!

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    Marissa C.

    Krohn Conservatory is a beautiful little place and a nice warm oasis during the colder months. We stopped in with special interest in checking out the Celestial Holiday exhibit. They also do other annual exhibits throughout the year, such as the Butterfly Show. The Celestial Holiday was stunning with all of its trains and structures. It's particularly nicely done with local sights rendered in botanical materials, including sites like a miniature Krohn Conservatory itself, the new Music Hall, Findlay Market, Fountain Square, and even the bridges are rendered as Cincinnati bridges. It is stunning! The conservatory itself offers several rooms: a fern house, a palm house, a desert house, an orchid house, and a bonsai gallery. It's neat to explore all of the winding little accesses, sneak through a cave, admire the waterfall, and enjoy the art that has been incorporated into the plant displays. There is also a small gift shop. The one hesitation I have with the conservatory is the price. It seems a little bit pricey if there's not a special exhibit to see. It was worth it to see the neat train exhibit, however! There is parking available around back and some on-street parking in front, but it can and does fill up quickly on some days.

    Beautiful place! A must see and is affordable. The workers are super nice and the inside is breathtaking..we could have stayed for hours!

    Wendy K.

    Came here for the last day of the poinsettias showcase and enjoyed the entire experience. So much fun and a lovely way to Speyer afternoon especially on a cold day because it's very warm inside. Highly recommend it and there is so much to see and experience. A hidden gem in Cincinnati.

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    Tickets purchased on website and arrived early and entered as soon as arrived. Beautiful butterflies and gardens

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    Cheap, quick, beautiful way to kill some time in Cincinnati. Would return for other exhibits.

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