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All the United States Oklahoma Oklahoma City Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory
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An indoor botanical garden for tropical plants looks like a giant cylinder lying on its side.

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On the grounds of Oklahoma City's Myriad Botanical Gardens stands the unique architecture of the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. The large cylinder, which was built from 1983 to 1985, is 70 feet in diameter and 224 feet long. It was opened to the public in 1988. 

The cylinder houses the tropical plants for the Myriad Botanical Garden. It has three levels with plants and trees of all types displayed.  A sky bridge extends from the top levels, providing spectacular overhead views of the entire garden.

A working waterfall occupies the south end of the cylinder. Also on the south end on the second level is an interactive Discovery Room for children. The north end has a small reflecting pool and classrooms. The Oculus Gallery on the north end features a large circular window that overlooks the park to the north of the Crystal Bridge. 

The Myriad Botanical Gardens takes up an entire city block and, in addition to the Crystal Bridge, also contains a park, a children's playground, a dog park, a fountain, a small lake, and an amphitheater. 

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The Myriad Gardens are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Myriad Gardens are free, but there is an admission cost to the Crystal Bridge.

The Myriad Botanical Gardens is located directly west of the former Cox Center building; southeast to the Paycom Center; and south of the Devon Tower. West of Bricktown.

Street parking meters accept  quarters, dimes and nickels.

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Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory
301 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73102
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35.46602, -97.51754
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