"...... The Krohn Conservatory and its' site are loaded with history". This architecturally significant structure celebrated its' 75th anniversary in 2008, but greenhouses have been part of the Eden Park landscape since long before Krohn was built.... Eden Park's first greenhouses, which were built in the 1880s, were used strictly for growing plants. In 1902, a new greenhouse designed for public displays was opened. The following year, the display greenhouse held a chrysanthemum show, and the Park Board decided to maintain a consistent change of plants and flowers to keep displays new and attractive to visitors. As a result, more than 300,000 people visited the greenhouse in its first two years.
The Krohn Conservatory is located at 1501 Eden Park Drive in Eden Park and it is itself architecturally significant, having been built in 1933 at the height of the Art Deco era. However, it's what is inside those aluminum and glass walls that make Krohn Conservatory truly special. You would certainly have to travel a good distance from Cincinnati to visit a rainforest or a desert---or---come to Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati Park's nationally recognized showcase of more than 3,500 plant species from around the world.
"The entry into Krohn Conservatory's is beautiful and a very inviting place for a camera to be utilized by an enthusiast"
"A further admiration of the grounds and entry into Krohn Conservatory certainly does impress every admiring visitor"
"This Writer was not only impressed with the rare plants from all around the world---but, the emphasis on art was wonderful"
"There are truly so many beautiful winding walkways in Krohn Conservatory & the possibility for great pictures is everywhere"
"This waterfall springing out of the lush vegetation was so beautiful to see--a phenomenon re/variety plants surrounding it"
"The beauty of the exterior of Krohn Conservatory and the way the plants were exhibited & vast selection numbers was truly amazing"
......The Cincinnati Parks Visitor Center is located in the lobby of Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Drive. The Krohn Conservatory is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on Mondays-and open daily during butterfly show, and extended hours during Krohn Conservatory's special shows and events. Call (513)-352-4080 for information. Krohn Conservatory has floor plans available....
More Krohn Conservatory photos can be found in the Gallery Photos!
