The Conservatory is open 10 am to 5 pm every day except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
A school program can begin at 10 am or any time after Monday through Friday. Please submit this form to register for an educational experience.
Please note, that exhibitions and events that occur outside of the Conservatory’s daily operating hours are considered Special Engagements. School groups wishing to visit during Special Engagements must have an adult-to-child ratio of 1:5. Special Engagement rates apply.
Please email school programs at [email protected] If you are in need of immediate assistance the day of your program please contact our Visitor Center at 614.715.8002.
Guided programs are $8 per person—including all accompanying adults. Two teachers per classroom are admitted free of charge with a field trip registration. The teacher rate applies to certified public/private PreK-12th grade school teachers, teachers at licensed childcare and preschools and home educators. The Columbus Arts & Culture Fee adds an additional 5% ticket fee to the cost of school programs.
Self-guided programs are $7 per person—including all accompanying adults. Two teachers per classroom are admitted free of charge with a field trip registration. The teacher rate applies to certified public/private PreK-12th grade school teachers, teachers at licensed childcare and preschools and home educators. The Columbus Arts & Culture Fee adds an additional 5% ticket fee to the cost of school programs.
Please note, exhibitions and events that occur outside of the Conservatory’s daily operating hours of 10 am-5 pm are considered Special Engagements. School groups wishing to visit during Special Engagements must have an adult-to-child ratio of 1:5. Special Engagement rates apply.
No, not for a School Program.
Yes, there is a designated area to store your lunches during the program. The picnic area outside next to the Conservatory can be used as a lunch space. An indoor space will be provided for you if there is inclement weather.
Yes. Please send your Purchase Order to [email protected] before your program. On the day of your visitday of your visit the Visitor Center will adjust the numbers. You will only be invoiced for the number of students and adults you had with you.
On the day of your visit, the Visitor Center can adjust your numbers to match who visited in your group. You will only be charged for the amount of people in your group during your visit.
Yes. There are two elevators and a ramp that follows a path around the Conservatory. Please notify the Program Coordinator if you have a student in a wheelchair and we will accommodate.
Yes. A conservatory team member will direct you to where to park upon arrival.
Yes. There are ten scholarships available to schools with 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-cost lunches. Please email [email protected] for the application.
A Conservatory Educator will greet you outside the group entrance and give you information about your visit. The lead teacher will be directed to the Visitor Center to pay. Please have the number of students and adults that are visiting, ready to inform the Visitor Center associate.
Credit/debit card, checks made out to Franklin Park Conservatory, cash and purchase orders.
We ask that no more than five students enter the shop at a time and they must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
Yes! All groups will be assigned a time to visit the children’s garden upon their arrival.