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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.
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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
- Exclusive monthly e-newsletter, seasonal Calendar of Events, and other Garden communications
- 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:
- Spectacular exhibitions, exclusive exhibition grand openings, and invitation-only lectures await you. Preview the Holiday Train Show in the stunning Enid A. Haupt Conservatory; tour The Orchid Show with Garden staff and discover our world-class scientists' cutting-edge research at Briefings from the Field, and learn from internationally renowned horticulturists at the annual Patrons Lecture.
- Receive invitations to the Garden’s special events, including the Conservatory Ball, Orchid Dinner, and Rose Garden Dinner Dance.
- Explore the 250-acre Garden by golf cart with a staff guide.
- Intimate seasonal walks with distinguished horticulturists.
- For more information about the Garden Patrons Program, please e-mail Arielle Garber, Manager of the Patrons Program, at gardenpatrons@nybg.org or call 718.817.8553.
Sponsor
$2,500.00
- All the benefits of Patron membership, plus:
- Tour the LuEsther T. Mertz Library, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, or Pfizer Plant Research Laboratory with a staff guide.
- Receive two complimentary Garden Passes to share.
Benefactor
$5,000.00
- All the benefits of Sponsor membership, plus:
- Visit magnificent private gardens. Past tours have included a designer’s lakeside retreat in Connecticut, a connoisseur’s arboretum in Alpine, New Jersey, and a sustainable farm in New York.
- Lunch and an exclusive tour of The Orchid Show with the Garden’s President and curators.
Partner
$10,000.00
- All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:
- Explore the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections with a curator of horticulture.
- A private tour for you and 8 guests with a curator to explore the Garden’s horticulture, science, or library facilities.
- A complimentary exhibition catalog.
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:
- Invitation to purchase tickets to the Winter Wonderland Ball, the Garden’s annual holiday gala event in the beautiful Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
- Complimentary private viewings of special exhibitions, including The Orchid Show and Holiday Train Show.
- Invitations to the annual Patrons Lecture, featuring exciting speakers giving in-depth talks on a variety of related topics.
- Dedicated phone line to assist with tickets, parking, and events.
- Complimentary reserved parking (prior notice is required).
- Free admission for 6 adults and 6 children.
- Reduced or complimentary admission to over 100 American Horticultural Society member gardens and arboreta, plus discounts at participating nurseries and garden centers.
- Discounts on Adult Education courses and at Shop in the Garden.
- Access to the Garden’s Plant Information Hotline and Circulating Library.
- Acknowledgment in the Annual Report.
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.