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What will you experience?
Holiday Celebrations
Wintry Horticulture
A New Passion
Honor Our Trees

Conservatory Aglow

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Tickets On Sale

The gardens will transform into a wonderland of holiday lights evenings from November 20 to January 9.

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Holiday Blooms

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Included In Admission

Joyful plant displays fill the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse and container gardens throughout the Conservatory through January 9.

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Take A Class

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Horticulture, Art & Culinary Classes Available

Whether you're learning something new or perfecting an old skill, the Conservatory is for you.

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#GivingTreesday

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Tuesday, November 30

Trees do so much for us! Help us celebrate them on #GivingTreesday. All gifts are matched up to $12K!

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Today at the Conservatory

Create a Gingerbread House
Events (Kids) Create a Gingerbread House 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | $7 per gingerbread house
Admission to Conservatory Not Included
Chihuly Collection
Exhibition Chihuly Collection Jul 1–Dec 31 | During General Admission & Special Engagements
Paul Busse Garden Railway
Exhibition Paul Busse Garden Railway Apr 2–Jan 9 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
Resilience in Nature: We Are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete
Exhibition Resilience in Nature: We Are the Roses that Grew from the Concrete Jun 12–Nov 28 | DURING GENERAL ADMISSION & SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

LEAD SPONSOR CARDINAL HEALTH. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COLUMBUS AND OHIO ARTS COUNCIL
Holiday Blooms
Exhibition Holiday Blooms Nov 20–Jan 9 | 10am–4pm

Conservatory Aglow is 5-9pm and requires separate tickets
Conservatory Aglow
Exhibition Conservatory Aglow Nov 20–Jan 9 | 5 – 9pm

During Conservatory Aglow, THE CONSERVATORY WILL CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC AT 4PM AND REOPEN AT 5PM.
Holiday Brochure Celebrate the holidays at the Conservatory! Find out everything there is to do and plan your next visit with the holiday brochure. Read Now
Holiday Programming Plan your holiday trip around these family-friendly events! Learn More
Gingerbread Competition This year’s theme is “there is no place like home for the holidays”. Entries are due November 27-28! Competition Details
Events (Kids) Create a Gingerbread House Nov 26 - Nov 27 | $7 per gingerbread house
Admission to Conservatory Not Included
Events (All Ages) Pop-Up Ornament Shop Dec 3 - Dec 5
Events (All Ages) Breakfast with Santa Dec 4 - Dec 5 | $20 per adult(13+)
$15 per child (3-12)
Free for children 2 and under
Admission to Conservatory not included
Culinary Arts (Adults) Charcuterie and Cocktails – Holiday Dessert Edition (Sold Out) Dec 4 | $65, $60 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages) Community Days Dec 5 | Free with Columbus or Franklin County ID
Gardening & Environmental (Adults) Kokedama Workshop (Sold Out) Dec 10 | $45, $40 FOR MEMBERS
Events (All Ages) Breakfast with Santa Dec 11 - Dec 12 | $20 per adult(13+)
$15 per child (3-12)
Free for children 2 and under
Admission to Conservatory not included
Fine Arts & Crafts (All Ages) Macramé Plant Hanger (Sold Out) Dec 14 | $60, $55 for members
Events (All Ages) Celebrate Kwanzaa (11am) Dec 26 | Included in admission
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