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.