Krohn Conservatory
An Art Deco glass conservatory in Eden Park, housing tropical rainforest, desert, and orchid collections, with a popular spring butterfly show.
The Krohn Conservatory was built in 1933, and its aluminum-framed glass structure is an Art Deco masterpiece in its own right. Inside, the plant rooms include the Palm Court (with an indoor waterfall), the Tropical House, the Desert House, and the Orchid House, together holding around 3,500 plant species. Seasonal flower shows rotate through the exhibition hall. The most beloved event is the annual spring Butterfly Show, when thousands of tropical butterflies flutter freely through the rooms. Winter holiday flower displays and a model train layout are also crowd-pleasers. Admission is affordable, though prices rise during special exhibitions, and it's best to book a timed ticket in advance on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Eden Park
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Mount Adams
- American Sign Museum
- Taft Museum of Art
- Purple People Bridge
- William Howard Taft National Historic Site
- Newport Aquarium