COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – One of Columbus’ most iconic venues has revealed its master plan for renovation and growth for the next quarter century. The Franklin Park Conservatory says their “North Star Master Plan” will completely transform the visitor experience.

That transformation begins with visitors’ first steps into the botanical gardens by moving the entrance of the conservatory to its most recognizable wing: The Grand Mallway and Palm House, which will also see some major upgrades.

“The last [time it was renovated], it wasn’t even a renovation. There was some work done in the 80s on the glass,” said Franklin Park Conservatory president and CEO Bruce Harkey. “It’s a very important building, not only to the conservatory but to Columbus. This is one of five glasshouses dating back to the Victorian Era left in the country, so we have a tremendous responsibility as stewards of this organization to preserve this and make sure it survives for the next generation, for the next 100 years or more.”

In addition to renovation projects, there will be new construction aiming toward what the conservatory calls a "gardens-forward, immersive experience." Including new centralized underground parking and rooftop gardens, a new visitor center building with a restaurant and gift shop, and two new biomes which will be home to the conservatory's Chihuly collection and a year-round butterfly experience.

"With all of the major investments that are coming into our region, we need know the population will increase, and we want to make sure the conservatory remains a vital and essential asset for our community," Harkey added.

There is no concrete timeline for when these renovations will begin, nor a final price tag, but those details are being finalized now. For more information on how to learn more about the master plan and see renderings visit www.fpconservatory.org/north-star-master-plan/.