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Franklin Park Conservatory offers art and plant-based exhibitions, botanical collections, gardens and educational programs. The Conservatory features a Victorian glass house and 83,000 square feet of greenhouses situated in an 88-acre park. 12 installations of the Conservatory's signature collection of works by glass artist Dale Chihuly are on long-term view. Local glass artists provide daily glassblowing demonstrations included with admission. A four-acre community garden campus features culinary and demonstration gardens, a live fire cooking theatre and an education pavilion where events and programs for all ages occur year-round and experiential tours can be scheduled. Upcoming exhibitions include: Merry & Bright: Holidays at the Conservatory, Nov. 19-Jan. 4; Orchids! Vibrant Victoriana Jan. 14-Apr. 8; Blooms & Butterflies Mar. 10-Sept. 9. The visitor experience includes a working glass blowing Hot Shop open March through December, and a one-mile walking loop through Franklin Park. Special events include Mother's Day Brunch, Plant Sales, Candlelight Nights in December and Breakfast with Santa. A menu of gardening, culinary, visual arts and family programs are offered. The John F. Wolfe Palm House, a Victorian-era glasshouse, is illuminated every evening by a light installation designed by world-renowned artist James Turrell. On Thursday evenings, Cocktails at the Conservatory, open to the public, from 5:30-10 p.m. Facilities available for private events include the Palm House, the Veridian, the Brides Garden, two rooftop gardens and the Community Garden Campus. The Conservatory Garden Cafe is open daily from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. serving local, fresh ingredients made-to-order. Botanica, the Conservatory's Gift Shop and Greenhouse features giftware, handblown glass from the Conservatory's Hot Shop, children's items, books, plants and accessories for the gardener. Group tours, meetings spaces and experiential tours are available with advance reservations
> Blooms & butterflies
Learn how to attract butterflies to your yard all summer long. |
> Garden tea party
Relax while sampling teas and sandwiches, then learn tips and tricks for gardening from the experts. |
> Houseplants 101
Meet the expert horticulturists at Franklin Park Conservatory and learn how to tend to everything from exotics to houseplants. |
> Make your own wood-fired pizza
Create your own wood-fired pizza from fresh ingredients, some picked from the conservatory gardens. |
> Orchids demystified
Hear stranger-than-fiction stories about orchids and learn how to grow your own. |
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| Room |
Theater
Style |
Classroom
Style |
Banquet
Style |
Reception |
L x W |
Sq. Ft. |
Height |
| Garden Pavilion |
350 |
150 |
270 |
350 |
0' x 0' |
5,500 |
24' |
| Grand Atrium |
300 |
0 |
300 |
450 |
0' x 0' |
3,927 |
25' |
| Meeting Rooms |
220 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
0' x 0' |
0 |
10' |
| Palm House (Greenhouse) |
250 |
0 |
160 |
200 |
0' x 0' |
0 |
75' |
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