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 enhances the entrance to The Conservatory. Construction for The Conservatory began with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 1, 2004. A subsequent topping-off ceremony took place on April 22, 2005.

Mission

The mission of The Conservatory is to support the instructional and research programs of Miami University, to maintain a scientifically verified collection of plants, to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of plants through public education and interpretive programs, and to promote the conservation of natural resources.

Vision

For the betterment of the academic programs of Miami University and the schools and citizens of the region, The Conservatory of Miami University Hamilton has the largest fully documented collection of exotic plants in Butler County.

Plant Collections and Outdoor Areas

The Conservatory itself has four "collection display rooms" for the public along with the plants you will see all over the campus grounds. The fifth space is the Research and Teaching room.

Designed by Robert Anderson, the garden kaleidoscope was inspired by an interest in ecology merged with the concepts of kaleidoscopes as an art form and outdoor sculpture. Special thanks to Sue Samoviski and City of Sculpture, and the generosity of some very generous donors to make this special gift in honor of Miami Hamilton's 50th anniversary!

https://miamioh.edu/regionals/conservatory/