Chihuly exhibit adds to fun
I love the Franklin Park Conservatory any time, but now that they have the permanent Dale Chihuly glass collection, as well as the "Fiori" exhibit (which runs until early '07, I think), the $6 admission price is well worth it. The different enviroments make for a fun time, especially in the winter when the pacific Island room feels great, but try to get there before it gets too cold so you can see the bonsai garden (great for photographs) and the outdoor railway. There's also two branch sculptures from the "branching out" exhibit they had earlier this year; a hut (which is fun to go through) and a family one outside the museum's entrance. A great place for all ages--kids will have fun but so will adults, and if you're a photography fan there are tons of things to photograph, including the koi fish in the Pacific Island room, and the Buddhist temple glassworks in the Himalayan room. The gift shop is also a lot of fun, with plants, art work, and other garden-inspired gifts (as well as gardening instruments) and stuff for kids. A cafe and restrooms are also onsite.