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Membership Benefits

All membership levels enjoy the following privileges for one full year from purchase:

  • Free general admission (excluding select events) for cardholders.
  • Discounts on special engagements, education classes, and programs.
  • 10% discount at the Garden Café and Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse (excluding sale and consignment items).
  • Invitations to exclusive members-only events, including exhibition previews and retired plant sales.
  • Priority registration for conservatory summer camps.
  • Reciprocal privileges at 345+ gardens in the US and the Cayman Islands.
  • Discounts at select museums and attractions via the Columbus Member Advantage Program.
  • Discounts at participating greenhouses, landscapers, garden centers, and nurseries.
  • Patron, Benefactor, and Monarch Society members receive free admission to special engagements like Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow, and Chihuly Nights; no advance ticket reservation required for donor level members, even if events are sold out.
Gift a Membership Memberships are a year’s worth of memories and a lifelong love of nature. Choose one of the membership levels and make the gift using the button below.


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To Join or Renew Today, Select Your Membership Level Below:

All membership prices are subject to tax and Columbus Arts & Culture Fee.

Individual Admits 1 named individual listed on the membership card, $70
Individual plus 1 guest, $116
Individual plus 2 guests, $162



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Senior Individual Admits 1 individual age 60 and over, $47.50
Senior Individual plus 1 guest, $93.50
Senior Individual plus 2 guests, $139.50



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Senior Duo Admits 2 individuals age 60 and over, $95
Senior Duo plus 1 guest, $141
Senior Duo plus 2 guests, $187



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Duo Admits 2 named adults listed on the membership card, $110
Duo plus 1 guest, $156
Duo plus 2 guests, $202



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Family Admits 2 named adults as well as all children or grandchildren ages 18 and under listed on the membership card, $150



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Family Premium Family benefits, plus free admission for up to 2 guests attending with the member(s), $210



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Patron Family benefits, plus free admission for up to 4 guests attending with the member(s), $320



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Benefactor Family benefits, plus free admission for up to 6 guests attending with the member(s), $570



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Monarch Society Donors making gifts of $1000 or more to the Conservatory's Annual Fund enjoy the benefit of Conservatory membership plus exclusive opportunities.



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Access Family Membership A reduced rate membership for families with proof of participation in eligible programs: CareSource, Ohio Directions, Medicaid, W.I.C. or Molina, $37.50



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Membership FAQs

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Member Benefits & Resources

All membership levels enjoy the following privileges for one full year from purchase:

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Special Engagement Tickets for Members

Special Engagements are select exhibitions that occur outside of General Admission hours. They include Conservatory Aglow, Pumpkins Aglow and Chihuly Nights.

Most members receive half-off Special Engagement admission. Access Family members receive $3 Special Engagement admission. Patron, Benefactor and Monarch Society members receive free Special Engagement admission.

All member levels are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance online to guarantee admission and make check in efficient. Member pricing and benefits will be automatically applied during checkout.

Special Engagement Member Rates
Member (ages 13–59): $13.25
Senior Member (ages 60+): $11.25
Child Member (ages 3-12): $8.00
Access Family Member1: $3
Patron, Benefactor and Monarch Society Members2: Free

  1. Through Museums for All, participants in SNAP, EBT, WIC & Medicaid and Access members receive Special engagement Admission for $3. Museum for All tickets can be reserved here.
  2. Free admission to special engagements like Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow, and Chihuly Nights for Patron, Benefactor, and Monarch Society members; no advance ticket reservation required for donor level members, even if events are sold out.

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT TICKETS

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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