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Access Offerings

Franklin Park Conservatory strives to be an inclusive and accessible facility. For this reason, the Conservatory has created the following Access Offerings.

Ongoing Access Family Membership A full Conservatory membership for families in eligible programs with proof of participation: CareSource, Ohio Directions card, Medicaid card, W.I.C. card or Molina card.

Membership benefits include:
1. Free regular admission (may exclude special exhibitions) to those named on the membership card for one full year from purchase
2. Discounts on select special engagements, education classes and programs
3. 10% discount on purchases from Botanica gift shop and greenhouse (excluding sale and consignment merchandise) and 10% discount at the Garden Café
4. Invitations to members-only events and activities
5. Reciprocal privileges at more than 300 gardens nationwide
6. Discounts at select area museums and attractions through the Columbus Member Advantage Program
7. Discounts at select greenhouses, landscapers, garden centers and nurseries
Ongoing Museums for All Tickets Through Museums for All Columbus, the Conservatory offers general admission and special engagement tickets for $3 to individuals and families who participate in SNAP, EBT, WIC and Medicaid. Access Family Members are also eligible for $3 special engagement tickets in addition to free general admission. Proof of participation will be required upon entrance.
First Sunday of the Month Community Days General Admission is free for residents of Franklin County and the City of Columbus on the first Sunday of each month. Some events include themed programming, performances and access to local organizations.

We encourage members and those who have the means to support the Conservatory through admission, to consider visiting on a different day to keep Community Days true to their purpose. Member attendance will be taken into consideration for capacity levels and members can continue to access the Conservatory on Community Days.

2024 Community Days
January 7: Community Yoga Day
February 4: Black History Month
March 3: Women's History Month
April 7: Japanese Culture & Cherry Blossoms
May 5: Building Community
June 2: National Garden Week
July 7: Community Jam Session
August 4: VegFest
September 1: Regenerative & Local Agriculture
October 6: STEAM Fair
November 3: Health & Wellness
December 1: To be announced
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Ongoing Library Memberships Membership cards are available for checkout at the following library locations:

Columbus Metropolitan Library
Martin Luther King branch
Shepard branch
Driving Park branch

Pickerington Public Library
Pickerington Main Library
Sycamore Plaza Library

Delaware County District Library
All branches

Fairfield County District Library
All branches

Southwest Public Library
All Branches

Worthington Libraries
All Branches

With their active library card, patrons can check out a temporary Conservatory membership card that will grant up to two adults and six children onsite membership benefits for two days. This includes free general admission, half-off admission to special engagements (Chihuly Nights, Pumpkins Aglow, Conservatory Aglow, etc.) and 10% off at Garden Café and Botanica Gift Shop & Greenhouse.
Ongoing Non-Profit & Military Discounts Complimentary tickets and guest experience packages, as well as discounted event space rentals, are provided to local charitable organizations to help foster a robust nonprofit sector in Columbus. Active military also receives a discount on rentals and admission.
Nature Art Studio
School Year School Trip Programs Our donor-funded Field Trip Scholarship program allows teachers to apply for a grant that will reduce the cost of admission and programming for students, teachers and chaperones by 50 percent. To be considered, 70 percent of students must qualify for free or reduced lunch. Funds are limited for this program so applications are required and acceptance is not guaranteed. Contact us for more information.

Columbus City Schools Field Trip Scholarship: Teachers may apply for a grant that will cover bus transportation, admission for students, teachers and chaperones and educational programming. The program is available while funding lasts.
Summer Columbus Recreation & Parks Campers Each summer, admission to the Conservatory is waived for Columbus Recreation & Parks campers from underserved neighborhoods.
Summer Summer Camp Fee An 80% scholarship is available to eligible children to participate in the Conservatory's popular summer camps. Campers get in touch with nature and participate in fun-filled activities based around specific themes.

If you’re interested in or have questions about any of the Access Offerings listed above, please contact us. The Conservatory can be reached at [email protected].

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