School tour Rates days & Times

Guided school tours are available Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Rates: (subject to change)
Students   $4
Adults   $9 each
Teachers   1 free/10 students

Outreach Program Rates
Franklin Park Conservatory staff can visit your school Monday-Friday during regular school hours. Please visit the Columbus Counts website for more information. Each program runs 45-60 minutes and can accomodate up to 30 students.
$120 for the first program; $60 for each additional program on the same day.

How to register

Registrations are accepted by mail or fax only and are processed in the order in which they are received.

• Advanced registration for all school tours is required three weeks prior to your visit.

• Every attempt will be made to accommodate your preferred date, however EARLY REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

• School tours are offered to groups of at least 10, and no more than 30 students per group. If your group exceeds 30, you will be divided into smaller groups and your tour start will be staggered by 15 minutes.

• During popular exhibits, it may take up to two weeks for you to receive a confirmation invoice in the mail.
  

Download a registration form only, click here (Adobe PDF, 60KB).

Complete the registration form and be sure to indicate which program you desire for your tour. Please make a copy for your records.

Mail or fax the completed registration form(s) to:
Franklin Park Conservatory
Education Department
1777 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43203
Fax 614.645.5921

Once your registration is processed, an invoice will be mailed to your school detailing your itinerary and amount due. This serves as confirmation of your visit. Payment can be made on day of arrival by check; MasterCard, American Express, or Visa; or through a purchase order. Cash payment is discouraged, as it will hold up your group. If paying by cash, please present large bills. All monies should be collected prior to your visit (including those for accompanying adults) and presented to the ticket desk by the school tour coordinator.