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Membership

There are many benefits to being a member at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Your membership supports the Conservatory’s exhibitions, programs and community outreach initiatives. Join or renew at one of the several membership levels that is right for you.

Digital Membership Cards

Request a Digital Membership Card

The Membership department is transitioning to digital membership cards to help you gain easy access to your member benefits and make a positive environmental impact. An email is required in order to receive your digital membership card. Once you’ve received your digital membership card, you can download them to your smartphone.

New members will automatically receive a digital card via email within 2-5 business days of purchase. Please do not submit the digital card request form if you have purchased a membership within the past 5 days.

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Membership Levels

Once you’ve identified the Membership level you’d like, please see the Join and Renewal options below.

Access A reduced rate family membership for families in eligible programs with proof of participation: CareSource, Ohio Directions card, Medicaid card, W.I.C. card or Molina card.

$35 plus tax
Senior Admits one individual age 60 and over.

$40 plus tax
Individual Admits one named individual listed on the membership card.

$55 plus tax
Duo Admits two named adults listed on the membership card.

$95 plus tax
$80 Senior Duo Membership available for adults ages 60+.
Plus tax.
Family Admits two named adults as well as all children or grandchildren ages 18 and under listed on the membership card.

$135 plus tax
Family Premium Family benefits, plus free admission for up to 2 guests attending with the member(s).

$185 plus tax
Patron Family benefits, plus free admission for up to 4 guests attending with the member(s).

$250 plus tax
Benefactor Family benefits, plus free admission for up to 6 guests attending with the member(s).

$500 plus tax
Monarch Society Donors making gifts of $1000 or more to the Conservatory's Annual Fund enjoy the benefit of Conservatory membership plus exclusive opportunities. For more information, click here.
Add-On Guest Adding 1 to 2 (max) guests to your membership allows you to bring a different person (any age) each time you visit.

$40 plus tax

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Join

By Phone or Online Call the Membership Office at 614.715.8054
(Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) or fill out our online registration form.
Join Online
By Mail or Fax 1. Print and complete the downloadable membership form
2. Fax or mail it to:

Membership Department, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203
Fax: 614.715.8144 Download Form
In Person Visit the Conservatory and complete a membership application at the Visitor Center. Your membership will be in effect immediately and you will receive free admission at that time. Get Directions
Gift Membership To give membership as a gift, please follow these instructions. Purchase A Gift

Renew Membership

By Phone Call the Membership Office at 614.715.8054
(Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)
By Mail or Fax 1. Print and complete the downloadable membership form
2. Fax or mail it to:

Membership Department, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203
Fax: 614.715.8144 Download Form
Online To renew your membership online, please follow these instructions or watch the video below.


Renew Online
In Person Visit the Conservatory and renew your membership at the Visitor Center. If renewing early, your new membership will add one year to your current expiration date. Get Directions

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Special Engagement Tickets for Members

Members receive free General Admission and half-price admission to Special Engagements (Conservatory Aglow, Pumpkins Aglow, Chihuly Nights, etc.)

Special Engagement Member Rates
Member (ages 13–59): $11
Senior Member (ages 60+): $9.50
Child Member (ages 3-12): $6
Access Family Member: $3*
Patron, Benefactor and Monarch Society Members: Free ( Please show card at check-in)

*Through Museums for All Columbus, Special Engagement tickets are available for $3 to individuals and families who participate in SNAP, EBT, WIC, Medicaid and our Access Family Membership. Proof of participation is required. Learn more.

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Educator, Military & Student Discounts

Take 10% off any membership category if you are a full-time, active educator or an active or retired military personnel. Present current teacher or military identification at the Visitor’s Center to qualify for this discount.

Students (with valid ID) receive 10% off the Individual membership.

Columbus Arts and Culture Fee

For all membership renewals and purchases beginning July 1, 2019, and for events taking place in the City of Columbus, a 5% ticket fee will be applied. The Columbus arts and culture fee will be applied to for-and nonprofit arts, sports and entertainment tickets and admissions in the City of Columbus. The proceeds will provide public funds to help support and sustain nonprofit arts and cultural organizations like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

Please note, the ticket fee is applied to the number of guests the membership accommodates for one visit, NOT the full value of the membership which may include other benefits such as gift shop discounts or reciprocal access at other institutions.

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