What a lovely, almost hidden gem. I will visit this conservatory and the amazing surrounding English gardens as often as possible. The entire island is really enjoyable. I have been to the beach, conservatory, aquarium, museum and nature center. I look forward to spending a lot of time on this beautiful island.

Limelight had the pleasure of driving a wedding party to this beautiful venue. Easy accessibility for our vehicle as you can see in the photo.

Pretty cool place. Seen some awesome plants. Didnt cost a thing and its a great learning experience

Love Belle Isle! We had our wedding ceremony here and it was beautiful! The conservatory interior can accommodate up to 30 guests. For an intimate celebration I highly recommend renting the space. The photos were lovely. The only negative could be if it is a hot day, the room will be quite warm. Didnt bother us, and our guests had paper fans to keep them comfortable.

All kinds of tropical and desert plants. They have from giant banyan tree to time cactus where you can’t even see the thornsThere is nice green field in front of conservatory - can be used to organise public functions if available

Love this place. No better way to spend a day in Detroit.

What an excellent collection!If you are fond of plants, this collection is very impressive. There are several dedicated rooms including the Palm House with some very impressive Palms, the Desert House that has some really amazing Cacti and Succulents, and a Fern House as well as some other rooms and an outdoor pond area and a very large garden.This is the longest continually-running Conservatory (right next to the first Aquarium in the US), and it is a must-see for plant lovers.The hours are Wednesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m, at the time this review was written. I find Wednesday to probably be the best day with the fewest crowds. Usually though, my experience has been that it doesnt get terribly crowded.Bell Isle is a great place close to the city where you can spend an afternoon. If you have a recreational pass (registration sticker is $11 when you renew to add access to Michigan parks), there is no fee. I believe it is around $9 per vehicle otherwise if you are coming from out of state. Personally, if you live in Michigan it is well worth $11 for access to all of the state parks. But specifically in Bell Isle, the state troopers will fine you if they spot your vehicle without the registration pass or a day pass.Entrance to the Conservatory is free.

Even though it was winter I enjoyed looking at the exotic plants. Everything is clean and the plants are really taken care of.The entry is free and I would suggest to leave a donation to keep the conservatory so nice.

Please note that it is very warm inside no matter how cold it is out there and the admission is free!! And, there is such a friendly and nice lady who works in the entrance :)

If you ever visit Detroit this is a MUST SEE! During spring/summer/fall days this conservatory shines inside and out! From a beautiful Koi Pond to the surround manicured lawns and landscape, this place is a Photographers dream for any sort of pictures from Wedding to Yearbook photos. Inside you will first encounter palm tree that is over 70yrs old(come see it within a couple years because it will have to be cut down and a new palm planted. The palm is getting too big for the conservatories Dome). Youll experience jungle plants to desert plants all with a few steps of eachother! A must see!

We didnt plan to go here during our trip, but bit definitely was the biggest highlight. It is amazing!

What can you say about the Belle Isle conservatory other than it’s a gem and with every minute of your time. The grounds in front of the conservatory have a wonderful garden with hedges and shrubs, and a un-tame impala statue. The conservancy also has an adjacent coy pond between it and the Belle Isle Aquarium where you can watch the coy fish swim. Inside there are several exotic plants as well as a small space to have a wedding. The conservatory also hosts weddings in their garden area, and they have a large fundraiser each year, and the 2019 event in support of the Conservatory is on September 10th.

Beautiful facility. Free admission and many plants on site to observe.

Just Go !! You will love it.

Loved the place! The atmosphere is good.

Really great place to visit. It is really well taken care of. It is one of the really great hidden gems of the Detroit area. I highly recommend anyone to go. Its worth the walk through.

A beautiful respite from a cold Michigan winter. The front desk attendant acts as a librarian of sorts, providing incredible insights not only on the plants within the conservatory, but also the history of the structure and the island itself. I cant wait to see what future restorations hold!

Beautiful setting, plants & flowers. I highly recommend it and then go right next door to the Aquarium & see the turtle being fed....very interesting...and all the other fish. Great for a fun day out!!!

Must-see, when on Belle Isle.Beautiful building, great plant collection, not too large/overwhelming.I have been several times to the St. Louis Botanical Garden, which is considered the finest in the country, as well to the one in Cape Town, South Africa.This conservatory is of course much smaller, but I truly enjoyed it: small but beautiful, as one quote goes.FYI: the photos were not taken with a DSLR, but with a handy system camera Canon G15, a nice compromise between P&S and DSLR.

This conservatory on Belle Isle is really pretty! We stopped by today as we were exploring the island, and (with the exception of the heat) I really enjoyed our visit! Not surprisingly, the conservatory is HOT in the summer. Today was a hot day, and it was steamy in the conservatory for sure. But it was also beautiful! Gorgeous tropical flowers, and the glass conservatory was beautiful, too! Definitely worth a visit if youre exploring Belle Isle!

Visited on a sunny fall Sunday, quite the collection of plants, beautiful structure.. worth a visit and walk through

Great place. A must visit if you are in Detroit. They have plants and trees from all over the world. Its temperature controlled and so much fun.

Amazing architecture, very warm friendly place. Very family oriented. Its like stepping through time when visiting this place. Its neat to see how far aquariums have come.

Great place on a winters day.

Abundant greenery every place you look! I could spend hours just in one room.

Love this place. Great place for wedding and prom photos. There was a wedding party there when we visited. Full size palm, banana and fruit trees growing under the huge glass dome. Tropical flowers and cacti. And the outside gardens are great for walking.

Beautiful conservatory and gardens. Although the best part of the trip for the little ones will be the playground the conservatory should not be missed. Room after room of exotic plants, a large and peaceful front garden, and exciting koi pond.

Very n nice place and well maintained with lot of species.

Very serene and tranquil place. Just wish it was open. Visited during off-season

Belle Isle Conservancy is definitely worth a visit. It is in a heritage building and on the smaller side. That being said they really managed to make use of the space and showcase as many different kinds of plants as possible. The place is really well kept up and clean. The staff were all really friendly. There is lots of parking available.

Amazing place to visit if you are in Detroit, is a quick drive from downtown, I love tropical plants and their collection is wonderful, a papaya tree, a coffee tree, tropical flowers, banana trees and much more. And their entrance fee is by donation! please, please donate.

Eventhough we couldnt go inside at this time. It was nice just looking at the koi pond near the gate and looking at the grounds thats inside the gate

Had a great time taking the grandkids. The island looks great. Always have to do the conservatory when on Belle Isle

You wouldnt expect such a beautiful conservatory in a secluded island! Its just as good as going to the indoor conservatory at Matthei Botanical Gardens. The plants are well maintained, blooming and budding. There are benches at regular intervals if you need breaks.

A great mini adventure! Loved the koi pond and the giant brightly colored fish when we walked up. Heading inside was like walking into a sauna...glad it wasnt too warm outside. The plants inside were fantastic! Some trees that were two stories tall pressed up to the greenhouse ceiling. Coffee bean trees, giant poinsettias, tiny bananas, avocado trees, lots of color! I bet I took 50 pics. I wish it were larger. We walked thru in about 20 mins. Great venue to have a small wedding or party.

Beautiful outside grounds but this place is closed due to covid

Belle Isle is one of the gems of Detroit and its completely free! Some friends and I visited and the Conservatory was the highlight. There were so many beautiful, interesting and unique plants. Its definitely worth the time.

Absolutely breath taking and beautiful.

Nicely restored. Beautiful plants. The ladies at the front and the workers walking around were very nice and helpful

Would of been nice, but is closed. Hopefully, o pop ens soon.Spent time on Beach.

Took my girlfriend here and had an amazing date.

Belle Isle is a hidden gem! Both the Conservatory and the Aquarium are so beautiful and interesting, and a perfect way to spend a few hours, either with kids or just adults. (They are both historical structures. The docents are knowledgeable and friendly, and willing to answer questions.)The Conservatory has several types of climate areas. Be aware that it is very hot in some of them, especially the cactus/succulent area. There is also an outdoor seating area by the pond, accessible from inside the conservatory.Photo opportunities galore! Don’t forget to walk around outside the building where there are beautiful gardens, too.They book parties and weddings in the Conservatory.Admission is free with Belle Isle State Park entry.

Well kept, and full of beautiful plants, trees, & flowers. Always a clean and comfortable environment, inside and out.

Absolutely beautiful, had a great time here.

Closed at time. I ws riding Belle Isle it was great!

Very peaceful spot to take a walk, spend some time in the park. Get a bite to eat. Great was to spend a Sunday afternoon

Always a Pleasure! Take all the time you need!

Great place to hide from outside cold. Can we cut some papayas from the papaya tree?

Recommended for quality time with the family!

I took my daughter here and saw all kinds of plants! This is a great place if you are a green thumb at heart. Love this place!

Beautiful plants. The name placards were very helpful. Beautiful place. No charge to get in and enjoy everything. So many more people can visit with no cost. Great job.

Great time with the family! Very warm inside.

Wonderful displays year round. A tremendous collection of plants from across the nation and around the world!

Very quant and lovely conservatory. Much larger than I expected. Nice spot to go to in the cold winter.

Beautiful and tranquil. One of my favorite places to be.

This is a wonderful place to go and spend time at. With the Detroit Aquarium right beside its a great economical place to spend in the city.

Beautiful is an understatement. Even if you just come to Belle isle for this, it’s worth the trip

Tropical. Plants of all kinds from all ecosystems. The tropical plants are the most beautiful to me. A favorite winter destination in Detroit. Recently renovated and looking incredible, the conservatory is to me the best part of Belle Isle. If you have time, visit the aquarium too.

Very nice botanical garden. Lots of very healthy plants and flowers. Catus garden was amazing what they did to it. Nice to see the pond outside was fixed after so many years of not working. Thank you the staff of Belle Isle for keeping the gardens looking beautiful.

Always loved coming to this place bringing family and friends over when they are visiting. Belle Isle is in my list of places to drop by from time to time and the conservatory is one of the prime reasons for it to stay in that list.

A beautiful conservatory! Highly recommended. Belle Isle is a great place on a nice warm day!

Beautiful spot take pictures at nice scenery.

Beautiful spot to stretch your legs

Our fave place to wander & get fresh air during Carona Quarantine2020

One of my best friends got married here over the weekend. The conservatory was beautiful and well maintained. The record keeping could be better, but the staff was very cordial, except the young boy at the gate. Overall, a very nice place to visit.

We enjoyed this historical conservatory, it has many plants and flowers and cacti we have never seen before. You can tell there is a lot of history here and each separate room has a different set of plants, the hot room looks like a little jungle We enjoyed seeing all the Koi too

Beautiful garden. Colors and smells will you conquer with their beauty

Great place if you are a fan of flowers!

I love going here its claming

Incredible feature in the park. They do a great job! We brought relatives from out of town to the conservatory and we were extremely impressed. Free with entry to the park... they do except donations. Go ahead and chip in... well be back.

Very interesting plants, lots of information about the plants too!

Love historic sites?This one is great.

Worth the trip.

Loved the many plant varieties. Thank you Detroit for a great time!

Small, but very beautiful and informative little plaques throughout the whole area great and easy way to teach kids about plants and fish and everything.

Real Education on Beauty around us.

This is one of my go to places to feel mind, body and spirit . I went every Sunday growing up in Metro Detroit . It is a great place to feel the calm within you.

Lovely and affordable place to have a wedding! The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is because of their preferred vendors. I chose a vendor from their list and they literally had me in tears on my wedding day! They wouldnt deliver my chairs (which is why all of my guest are standing), my Mic, or arch because they booked my delivery at the wrong time then had the nerve to try to blame it on me! Then they tried to blame it on the staff at the conservatory! But once they realize I had all of my receipts and emails they just flat out starting lying and getting nasty with me, my mom, and my decorator. We BEGGED them to bring my chairs and they came up with all kind of lies and excuses! Then we couldnt contact the people from the conservatory because it was the weekend and no one was there except the staff that opens the gates and makes sure we left on time. So yea, if I were the folks at belle isle I wouldnt do any type of business with those people! The name of the company is Performace Staging in Plymouth, but they also use another name that I cant think of at the moment, but I do remember its under party rental places in Plymouth, Mi. But other than that, I had no issues and I actually liked it better with the guest standing around us and looking back, paying all the money for chairs for such a sort amount of time wouldve kind of been a waste!

Love this place!

This place is fun to see some banana trees, avocado trees, and the historical building itself.

Stumbled across this when looking for points of interest trying to kill time until a shop opened up and was highly impressed by this lovely slice of nature housed by the water. Would definitely recommend checking it out.

Outrageously beautiful for being free

Always a wonderful place to visit, and one of my favorite places to photograph.

Took my friend from Florida to Belle Isle. Had a wonderful day. She hadnt seen Downtown Detroit in a whileVery impressed.

The conservatory is really worth a visit. So many plant varieties to learn from fidget regions

Excellent collection, friendly staff. Free admission and a great reason to visit Belle Isle.

Very cool... must see.

I love it here.. it is very beautiful and peaceful. I recommend tourists to visit this area of the park.

Beautiful inside and outside. Large koi pond outside.

Really neat building and exhibits. Worth a visit for sure!

Beautiful place, love all the different types of flowers and plants, would recommend this place to everyone

Came here for wedding photos. Didnt get to explore the many plants but was very clean and the staff was great.

Great escape from the winter! A splendid assortment of plants.

Warm and inviting, friendly volunteers and a great atmosphere for all ages.

Nice! Loved the tropical part.

Always a great time visiting the conservatory

The gorgeous weather enhancement of the iconic classic attraction on Belle Isle provides an exotic foilage that is second to none. Add this free city charm to your to do and see list, soon.

Very nice. Beautiful plants, there could be more tags with names of the plants and more detail of them. Worth the trip though.

I took the grandkids here so they can experience this beautiful place

Beautiful place.