The Conservatory opens to community with new hours

December 1, 2005

Manager Dick Munson of The Conservatory recently announced limited public hours for the newly constructed botanical building located on the campus of Miami Hamilton.

The new hours are listed below.

Monday            Closed
Tuesday           9am - 11am
Wednesday       2:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday          9am - 11am
Friday              10am - 12 Noon

The Conservatory will be closed on Dec. 23 and during the week of Dec. 26th. The Conservatory will reopen to visitors on Jan. 3, 2006.

According to Munson, hours are subject to change based on student worker availability and staff teaching schedule. For more information, contact The Conservatory at 513.785.3086.

A gift from the Richard J. Fitton family of Hamilton, The Conservatory is a 7,000 square foot multi-use facility, consisting of educational, research and public display spaces. It is unique in not only its architectural beauty, but it will house the largest fully documented academic collection of exotic plants in the area. In addition, the exterior grounds will be a celebration of Ohio's native plants.

About 4,460 square feet of The Conservatory is under glass. Within the building, 4,200 square feet is used for botanical displays and meeting space. The remaining 2,800 square feet is used for instruction, research, and service purposes. A plaza, gardens and outdoor art by a local artist enhance the entrance to The Conservatory.