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There's something new to discover in every season at the Garden. By becoming a Member today, you'll not only get a whole year's worth of benefits, you'll get the knowledge that you are helping the Garden's renowned horticulture, science, and education programs to flourish.
Garden Members enjoy free admission, tram rides, and parking passes; discounts at the Shop in the Garden and on educational programs; invitations to exclusive Members-only events and trips; discounts at area garden centers; reciprocal admission to other gardens; and many more special privileges.
Add a membership to your shopping cart today and earn your shopping discount for merchandise purchases in this transaction. You can also use your receipt as proof of Membership for up to 30 days and it will be accepted in lieu of a parking pass on one visit during that period. You will be able to use your guest benefit once your permanent card, parking and guest passes arrive in the mail in 2 to 3 weeks.
Select the Membership level that's right for you:
Individual
$75.00
- Admission* for 1 adult to the Garden grounds, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett Children's Adventure Garden, Rock and Native Plant Gardens, and tram tours during normal Garden hours
* Some special events may be excluded - 4 parking passes
- 2 complimentary guest passes
- Invitations to Members-only exhibition previews, events and trips
- 10% discount at Shop in the Garden and monthly Member specials
- Discounts on education programs for adults and children
- Subscription to Garden News, our quarterly newsletter
- Discounts at area nurseries and garden centers
- Reciprocal benefits at participating gardens and arboreta
Individual Senior
$60.00
- All benefits of Individual Membership for 1 adult aged 65 or older
- Seniors must submit proof of age: copy of driver's license, birth certificate, etc.
Dual
$100.00
- All benefits of Individual Membership for 2 adults, plus:
- 2 additional parking passes
Dual Senior
$80.00
- All the benefits of Dual Membership for 2 adults (one must be 65 or older)
- Seniors must submit proof of age: copy of driver's license, birth certificate, etc.
Family
$120.00
- All benefits of Individual Membership plus:
- Admission for a second adult and children under 16 years of age
- 4 additional parking passes
- 2 additional complimentary guest passes
Family Senior
$96.00
- All the benefits of Family membership (one adult must be 65 or older)
- Seniors must submit proof of age: copy of driver's license, birth certificate, etc.
Supporting
$250.00
- All benefits of Family Membership, plus:
- Free parking when visiting the Garden
- 4 additional complimentary guest passes
- Complimentary early-morning grounds pass (upon request)
- Exclusive invitations to attend our international tours
Supporting Senior
$200.00
- All the benefits of Supporting Membership (one adult must be 65 or older)
- Seniors must submit proof of age: copy of driver's license, birth certificate, etc.
Contributing
$600.00
- All the benefits of Supporting Membership, plus:
- Admission for two guests when visiting the Garden
- 2 additional complimentary guest passes
- A subscription to Garden Design magazine
Sustaining
$1,000.00
- All benefits of Contributing Membership, plus:
- 4 additional complimentary guest passes
- Exclusive invitations to events with curatorial staff, exhibition openings, galas, and lectures
Patron
$1,500.00
- Garden Patrons enjoy all of the basic privileges of Membership to the Garden, plus:
- Reserved parking and complimentary admission for you and any guests.
- Invitations to private viewings and curator-led tours of exhibitions.
- Invitations to events designed exclusively for Patrons, including the annual Patrons Lecture and Briefings from the Field.
- Intimate seasonal walks with distinguished horticulturists.
- Free or reduced admission to over 100 regional gardens, arboreta, and flower shows, as well as discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers.
- Discounts on the Garden`s Continuing Education courses and lectures.
- Discount of 10% at the Shop in the Garden and Garden Cafes.
- Subscription to Garden News.
- Acknowledgement in the Annual Report.
Sponsor
$2,500.00
- All the benefits of Patron membership, plus:
- Golf cart tour of the Garden`s spectacular 250-acre landscape with staff guide.
- Invitation to the popular Landscape Design Portfolio Lecture Series in Manhattan and the American Gardening Lecture Series at the Garden.
Benefactor
$5,000.00
- All the benefits of Sponsor membership, plus:
- Visits to splendid private gardens. Past tours have included a private estate and farm in Millbrook, New York, Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, and a connoisseur`s arboretum in Alpine, New Jersey.
Partner
$10,000.00
- All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:
- Lunch and an exclusive tour of The Orchid Show with the Garden`s president, curators, and scientists
- A private golf cart tour of the Nolen Greenhouses or any of our 50 specialty gardens or collections with a curator of horticulture or science
Junior Patron - Single
$250.00
- As a member of the Junior Patrons Program, our group for professionals in their 20s and 30s who support the work of the Garden, your special benefits include:
- An invitation to the Winter Wonderland Ball, the Garden's annual benefit and holiday celebration for Junior Patrons in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
The evening begins with cocktails in the Palm Dome of the turn-of-the-century glasshouse, with dinner and dancing in an adjacent beautifully designed tent. Each year since 1999, the Ball has been listed as one of the "Best Parties of the Year," and is highlighted in many major fashion and society magazines due to its unique setting, exclusive list of attendees, and incredible leadership committee. - Private viewings of the Holiday Train Show and The Orchid Show
- Invitations to Patron events, including the annual Patrons Lecture and Briefings from the Field
- Discount of 10% at the Shop in the Garden and Garden Cafes
- Reserved parking and complimentary admission for you and any guests
Junior Patron - Couple
$400.00
- All the benefits of Junior Patron Single membership for two adults
President's Circle
$15,000.00
In the tradition of the Garden's founders, the President's Circle is a special group of philanthropic leaders dedicated to the Garden's mission and committed to perpetuating its great legacy. President's Circle Members enjoy the benefits of Garden Patron Membership, with unsurpassed access to our curators and educators. To learn more about this special group, please contact the Krista Stella, Director of the Annual Fund, at 718.817.8551 or kstella@nybg.org.