A winter escape awaits at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens!

Orchids! Vibrant Victoriana
Awaken your senses on a dreary winter day and take a stroll through a warm Victorian garden. Hundreds of orchids of all forms, colors and sizes are artfully displayed in the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. Explore the Victorian collectors’ fascination with the exotic species through displays emphasizing the form, color and pattern of individual blooms. Learn more about orchids in these special programs.

Debora Moore: Collectanea Botanica - Orchidaceae
Glass artist Debora Moore exhibits her collection of rare orchids composed in glass. Moore's pieces express her vision of an exotic environment rooted in reality but springing from the imagination. Sixteen remarkable works are on view in the Cardinal Health Gallery and are available for purchase though Botanica Gift Shop and Greenhouse.

Paul Busse Model Garden Railway
The popular fairytale-themed model railroad designed and built by artist Paul Busse remains on view, but in an entirely new way! See how the train has been reimagined for its new site amongst the foliage in the Himalayan Mountain Biome. Trains moves past the homes of popular character from children's fairytale literature, constructed of all natural materials.

ADMISSION* $11 adults $9 seniors and students with valid ID $6 children 3-17, under age 2 FREE Group rates available FREE PARKING CONSERVATORY GARDEN CAFÉ Daily 11am - 3pm Wednesdays 11am - 7pm GLASSBLOWING HOT SHOP   The Hot Shop is closed for the winter and will reopen March 10, 2012

HOURS   Daily 10am - 5pm Wednesdays 10am - 8pm BOTANICA GIFT SHOP & GREENHOUSE Open during the hours above. The John F. Wolfe Chihuly Resource Center Wednesday, Friday - Sunday 11am - 4pm and by appointment

* All exhibitions are included in the general admission price. Admission prices subject to change.

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