We decided to drive from Columbus to check out the butterfly show over the weekend.Cincinnati you have a darn beautiful garden I do say. The staff were really helpful and the grounds were immaculate. My only complaint would be the parents who let their children run rampant,chasing any butterfly away from any poor soul who hoped to have one grace their shoulder or foot. read more

Krohn Conservatory - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Whether you're a fan of botanical gardens or not, the Krohn Conservatory is one of Cincinnati's must-see attractions. Opened in 1933, the Krohn Conservatory is home to over 3,500 unique plant species from all over the globe. Located in beautiful Eden Park, the drive through this park to the conservatory only prepares and increases the excitement for what you are about to see on the inside. The conservatory is broken up into different sections or rooms, each playing host to a different geographical climate. One minute you're in a tropical rain forest and the next you're in the harsh desert. Another minute you're traveling through palms and the next you're walking amongst some of the most beautiful orchids you've ever seen. You might find yourself walking through citrus trees before taking a stroll in what could very well be your own garden in the backyard. My personal favorites within the conservatory would include the banana trees, palm trees, waterfall and goldfish-laden stream. The smells, the sights, the sounds all combine to create a masterpiece of nature all in one location. And I always enjoy the built-from-scratch nativity scene that can be found right outside the conservatory every Christmas season. Admission is free, although donations are accepted. Don't be cheap. Shell out a few bucks and support this amazing spectacle. Occasionally the conservatory plays hosts to special events (such as the annual Butterfly Show) that do charge admission, but the price is never very high and well worth the expense. There's a quaint little gift shop right at the front entrance. Prices are very affordable and this is another great way to show your support. Keep in mind that the Krohn Conservatory is basically a giant green house. So it can get more than a bit warm. A visit during the summer and early fall may not be the best idea. Plan to go in late fall, winter and early spring. Also, parking can sometimes be a bit of an issue. There is a designated lot, but it isn't very large and can fill up quick. If it does, you will have to park a ways away, and that can be a bit of a hike. The Krohn Conservatory is a great place to bring the kids and just enjoy nature. I always enjoy going there. And I think botanical gardens are stupid. Mahalo, and enjoy. read more

So cool to have a place like this here in Cincinnati. Very easy to get to, though parking is usually pretty hard on a busy day.

Neat little conservatory, with free admission and changing displays. I always take my visitors (since it's close to my house). It seems like it would be a nice place to take a book when it's not crowded. Don't miss the overlook of the Ohio River nearby! read more

We love visiting the Krohn. It is well-maintained and the plant variety is nice considering it's a small conservatory. Very pretty and relaxing. You can do this in about an hour. Will take longer during peak times or the butterfly show. The staff in the gift shop was pleasant the couple of times I've stopped in there. It seems they now charge and that doesn't bother me much; it would still be worth the small fee. The building is well-designed and in the beautiful Eden Park setting. I think my favorite plants to see are the succulents and the orchids. Butterfly Show: This is *always* very, very beautiful and so well-presented. The staff is also really informative if you want to ask questions. My issue isn't with the conservatory per se, it's just that I see an injured butterfly every time I go to these shows. I have seen kids pinch their wings and I saw a butterfly stomped on one time. It makes me sad. I get that parents can't watch a child's every move but I dunno ... I guess there is no real way to prevent that (?) or maybe it's just not the best event for some kids (there are, of course, many who do just fine around the butterflies). Just my opinion. read more

The fragrance walking in is like heaven. Everything was beautiful. My family and I enjoyed it very much. The admission fee and annual pass pins are priced well. It doesnt take long to walk through but because there is so much to see and take in, it is well worth the drive and minimal admission fee. read more

Very cool variety of plants, flowers and trees. If you live in the city it's a great place to escape. Make sure you visit during the time of the butterflies read more

I first came to Krohn's conservatory when I wanted to explore the parks of Cincinnati. So my first stop was Eden Park which is in close proximity to Krohn Conservatory. I got a little bored at Eden Park and ventured on towards Krohn and checked out the conservatory for a little bit. The tropical area is nice but the real gem is the butterfly show they offer. It is so beautiful to watch. read more

This place is such a gem in Cincinnati. I especially love visiting in the doldrums of winter when you can enjoy the warmth and the beauty and color of spring flowers. The orchid room is especially amazing the rotating exhibits through the year are always great. The price is very reasonable ($4 last I checked) and it's a great way for the entire family to spend a few hours. read more

What can I say? I just love this place. They have a lot of great seasonal displays, especially at Christmas with the handmade ornaments, intricate train display, poinsettia tree, etc. They have so many great plants and the staff is wonderful. I particularly love the dessert gardens with succulent plants. All of Eden park area is great and this is a must for a weekend spent in the area. Parking is easy. read more

Do not miss the December display of handcrafted Cincinnati buildings nestled among the flora here. A suberb and unique experience,, not kitschy. read more

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An awesome display of plants from around the globe, a unique waterfall, and a video/audio tour available for download! Best of all the guided audio/video tour is FREE! I've always driven by cool looking building but never went inside. I got an email about a Flowers, romance, and chocolate show in the education room, and with a coupon for $1 off admission, I decided it was past time to take Beth here. After getting our tickets we went to the visitor section to get an ipod to listen. However the staff advised us that we could use our smartphones and download the audio/video of the tour. The tour information could of been layed out better and the markers on the tour itself could of been more visible. All that aside we had a blast looking over the flowers and plants. Can't wait for the butterfly room to be open! Defiantly going back read more

Krohn Conservatory is a beautiful indoor botanical garden. It's a great place to take a date, bring your family, or hold an event. There are several rooms featuring various plants, ponds, waterfalls, and bugs. Throughout the year they also host various exhibits and events, the most famous of which is the butterfly show. Last year My fiance and I got the butterfly exhibit season pass (which pays for itself if you go more than once, plus you get an awesome lapel pin). If you go to the butterfly show, it's pretty amazing. They basically just release a variety of butterfly species into the main garden room. Entry and exit are controlled by their elite butterfly containment unit. Last year I got to see an intense butterfly rescue when one of the little guys got into the... I don't know what you'd call it, airlock? that sounds a little extreme. How about the room door buffer space? OK, Anyway, my overarching point I was making before I got side tracked is that I had a good time. I recommend checking out the website to see what kind of events they have going on. read more

Great butterfly exhibit! I absolutely loved it! Awesome place to explore, but it is incredibly humid in the butterfly exhibit so dress accordingly! They also had two other rooms and a bonsai room which was fun to look at. The place was smaller than I expected and you can probably see the whole place in less than 2 hours. This is including all the time it takes to admire the plants and scenery. :D I'm definitely going back in December to see the holiday exhibit (: read more

A nice place to take a pretty picture, but not very good for date night or quiet. Very crowded, lots of children. And its kind of small, we were done in less than an hour. They do have a nice variety of exotic plants, including a room of orchids. I think Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus is much better. read more

Beautiful displays and great assortment of plants. The conservatory building itself is so nice. Loved the waterfall in the main building especially. read more

I love this place. I wish I could put a hammock there and go to sleep. Unfortunately, I am usually with my little one who doesn't let me rest. We go when they have the butterfly exhibit. My daughter gives me the opportunity to take her picture several times while trying to catch a colorful butterfly. I recommend going. read more

Krohn Conservatory - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The Krohn Conservatory is a peaceful and exotic respite from the hustle and bustle of lurking downtown Cincinnati. There, you can delve within a touch of various types of flora and fauna. Sometimes groups bring in wildlife that you can interact with -- for free. Of course, special exhibits cost more. During this time the conservatory will release butterflies, who then roam among the bright colors and towering greens, only adding to the stunning experience. Right now is a perfect time to go if you've never been. read more

This place is really cool. We expected it to be a little bigger BUT it is definitely worth a stop before going to a ball game or whatever. Very peaceful and very beautiful -- and we only paid $3 per person with an online discount. Totally worth it. read more

I love coming here. It gives you a sense of peace, calms you, and is breathtaking to look upon. read more

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I think this place is awesome. Truly one of the most underutilized local destinations when you just want something low key to do. The different environments ranging from desert to rainforest make it easy for most people to find at least SOMETHING they like here climate and foliage wise. There is a waterfall in the main greenhouse with a short tunnel to walk under behind it. There are soothing sounds if nature music/soundtrack in many areas. I find this actually adds to the ambiance of the place to me (pretty uncharacteristic of me most places). Parking isn't usually bad. Outside of special events (and some weekends) there is usually not a large crowd. Restrooms are clean. There is a small cafe with a vending machine with snacks and soda. As well as a tea machine. One minor issues is that unlike most other areas the desert area has not seating. For me personally one major issue (and the reason for 4 not 5 stars) are the caged birds in one greenhouse. They are apparently there for people to enjoy but I think they should be in nature not cages for our entertainment. Unless they are trying to save theses bird species from extinction. As there is no information posted stating this posted; I assume they ate caged for our entertainment. I think that's crappy. read more

This was beautiful conservatory. Part of it was closed when we went but for the price I wasn't too disappointed. The indoor waterfall was really neat and the variety of plants was interesting. It was a fun quick activity for my family. read more

Krohns did another great job on the Christmas show. This has became a regular Christmas stop for my family for a few years now. My daughters love all the flowers and different plants. My son was amazed by the trains. Especially the Thomas trains. I always enjoy the waterfall. If you come during Christmas time be sure to check out the live nativity scene. Its amazing. read more

$4 for adults, $2 for kids, 4 and under enter for free. Krohn Conservatory has a history that began in the 1800s, and is home to over 1,000 different varieties of plants. With four or five different themed rooms (including a seasonal room that houses a butterfly exhibit during spring/summer months, it is definitely worth a visit. My daughter (4 years old) and I enjoy taking day trips to Krohn when I'm off work, and we never leave without buying a bag of bulbs/seeds, or a new plant. They have a really cute gift shop and every employee I have encountered has been helpful and kind. read more

I used to go to the Conservatory a lot when I lived in Cincinnati to photograph and smell the plants. Yeah, I like the way dirt and green smells (even better than some of the sweeter flowers). Their cactus garden area was cool. The butterfly show that they have annually is a big draw, mostly because of all the cute kids running around getting butterflies to land on their orange wedges. But better to visit when the place isn't crowded, because greenhouses get too hot when they're full of people. read more

This place is absolutely brilliant for any and every age group. You can keep everyone interested and occuppied for hours... Then, after all have been visually satisfied, the group can walk up Eden Park Dr. to the park or down the road to the Resevior... There is no admission charged, but they do appreciate a donation on your behalf. Enjoy. read more

Less then a few miles from the busy center of the city, Krohn Conservatory is a serene and usually (unless you're there on the day of a school field trip!) peaceful part of Eden Park that is as pretty on a rainy day as it is on a clear one. Eden Park is beautiful in itself; but step into the Conservatory and you will feel as if you've been transported to a tropical vacation destination. It's a greenhouse, of course, and the lobby features a replica rain forest, complete with a huge waterfall. The air is humid and the temperature is warm to help the tropical plants grow, if your hair has any natural wave, it will find it in an afternoon spent at Krohn! I appreciate Krohn because nature did not give me a "green thumb," I'm constantly amazed that flowers and plants can look so perfect and be so well taken care of. Due to this beauty and perfection, it isn't surprising that Krohn is the location of many of Cincinnati's societal events; the conservatory can be rented out for weddings, fundraisers, and dances. I don't think you could find a more beautiful place in the city to get married at! The gift store at Krohn is a great place to find unique gifts of the floral variety. It's a small store but I have found some excellent finds for gifting my garden-loving friends; including gardening tools, pretty painted pots, bird feeders, and novelties like t-shirts and candles. Free admission and Krohn is open 365 days a year! read more

Very cute and well organized conservatory! There is a little admission fee to get in. It didn't take us a lot of time to finish since it's a pretty small place! So definitely make sure that you have things planned following to fill up your day if you are out of town visitors like me! read more

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Our wedding location ! Can save on the decorations ... especially the flowers! Small, but intimate venue. Great for the Butterfly exhibit also! read more

This is a staple to the Cincinnati area! If you have any out of town visitors, this has to be a stop on the journey! They offer amazing views of exotic plants from all over the world. They offer an awesome butterfly exhibit that runs from March through June every year. The staff on site can be slow at times, and not have the answers to questions you have. We were trying to get engagement photos there, and the staff was not able to help us achieve this, which was unfortunate. Other than that, I come here at least once a year to enjoy the heat and views of the plants! read more

A nice peaceful place to go to all year round. A great place to bring the family and have the kids learn about a great variety of flora. An absolutely great place to take floral pictures and you'll know the name of the plants you're taking pics of. They also have wonderful seasonal exhibits, the Butterfly and Holiday exhibits, are worth going to. We've been there many times and always learn new things. Highly recommended! read more

I came here with my family to see the Poinsettia display. They had a coupon online for $1 off of the already cheap $7 ticket, which then only cost all five of us $30. The plants were awesome and the display was a lot cooler than I thought it would be! I liked seeing the displays of the different places in Cincinnati, and appreciated the craftsmanship that went into setting it up. The live nativity scene was a nice addition as well, and is a big plus for for kids, as the whole tour only took about an hour to do tops. This is a cool spot to bring the family, or some out-of-towners, then take a walk around Eden Park, and head up to Mt Adams for a bite to eat afterwards! read more

I love this place. I had my engagement pictures taken here. I think it is one of the really cool places of Cincinnati. The best time to go is during the Butterfly show. The location is nice too (close to Eden Park and the Art Musuem). I like to go during the winter and pretend I'm on vacation...haha read more

Absolutely beautiful! Krohn Conservatory will transport you to a tropical oasis. I came for the butterfly show, which is such a cool and unique experience. The only thing I was disappointed in was the face that none of the butterflies landed on me. Be sure to wear bright colors to attract the butterflies! read more

absolutely magical. what a wonderful place to go when it's cold and ugly outside, or anytime really. I've been to several botanical gardens and this is one of the best. their tropical plant collection really makes you feel good. read more

Accidentally stopped here after seeing a golden gate focus tree on tv, and they so happen to be having an orchid seminar. Amazing place for plant lovers or just to get out and explore only $4 dollars per adult and well worth it. If ever in the Mt. Adams area. read more

Always something great for everyone! Such a neat place that offers a unique idea of fun.

Krohn Conservatory is a beautiful place to spend an hour or so. I especially enjoy sitting beside the waterfall and taking in the natural beauty of the plants. There are also several other rooms containing plants from different environments. The butterfly show is a gem as is the Christmas display. The only downside is the cost... It is a bit steep at $6, but definitely someplace to check out if you haven't been before. If you're a frequent visitor, I believe they have memberships that will allow you to visit as often as you want. This might be a good way to make it more economically feasible. read more

I love this place -- we visit Cincinnati once a year and we've been here twice so far (twice for the regular tour, once for the butterfly show). As others have mentioned, it is fairly small, so it's not an all-day event... but it's very cool. We've been once in January and once in June and neither trip was particularly crowded, which was great -- we really felt like we could take our time adventuring around, looking closely at the plants and reading bits of trivia. So cool -- I especially love the desert area, and the tropical section. So nice! read more

I absolutely love this place. It is an oasis from the city, filled floor to ceiling pure beauty and adventure. Not much else could be said that hasn't been mentioned but I highly recommend getting a membership and making it a habit to come in for some quiet time. They have benches all throughout the rooms good for sitting down to a good book, writing, or even emailing on their wifi...but the best is to just walk around and take the sights in. There are quite a few programs that happen outside of their everyday hours- many times for kiddos, worth checking out too! read more