Deidra Jacobsen
Conservatory Director and Assistant Professor
About The Conservatory
About 4,460 square feet of The Conservatory is under glass. Within the building, 4,200 square feet is used for botanical plant 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.
Staff
Chelsea Obrebski
Conservatory Manager and Instructor
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 will have the largest fully documented collection of exotic plants in Butler County by the year 2010.
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.
Plan a Visit
Admission to The Conservatory is always free!
Hours
Fall Semester 2025 Hours (open to the public):
- Monday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed to the public
Hours are subject to change without notice due to staff availability. The Conservatory is closed on all Miami University Holidays.
Please follow us @MURConservatory on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
Directions and Parking
1601 University Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45011
BCRTA schedules to and from the Hamilton campus.
The Conservatory at Miami Hamilton
1601 University Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45011
