Member Appreciation Days
Thursday, March 5 through Sunday, March 8, 2026
To celebrate our Members, we’re excited to share 4 days of special programs just for you! Join expert staff for exclusive talks and tours, or partake in pop-up experiences and activities—our thanks for your vital support of our mission to educate, conserve, and connect with nature.
On all four days, take advantage of extra discounts:
- Free parking
- 30% off at NYBG Shop
- 15% off dining
- Up to 4 half-price tickets for guests
*Space is limited for programs marked with asterisks; space is not guaranteed for walk-ins.
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March 5; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. & March 6; 3 to 4 p.m.
Enid A. Haupt ConservatoryGet a special look into the care and keeping of the Haupt Conservatory with our Horticulture staff expert on this tour. Learn about the variety of plants in our permanent collections—including tropical rain forests, cactus-filled deserts, and aquatic and carnivorous plants—and how our staff maintain them.
These tours are now at capacity. Please email membership@nybg.org to be added to the waitlist.
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March 5; 1 to 2 p.m.
Mertz Library, 6th FloorAs one of the world’s largest and most important botanical and horticultural research libraries, the Mertz Library holds over 12 million items. Join Stephen Sinon, William B. O’Connor Curator of Special Collections, Research and Archives, and explore the treasures within the rare books collection.
This tour is now at capacity. Please email membership@nybg.org to be added to the waitlist.
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March 6; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Mertz Library Reading RoomJoin Dr. Fabián A. Michelangeli for a lecture on how NYBG scientists move between herbarium collections, fieldwork abroad, and the research lab in the quest to document biodiversity. Dr. Michelangeli will highlight his recent trips to the Andes and the Amazon and preview new species discovered in these expeditions.
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March 6; 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Mertz Library, 4th Floor RotundaThe William and Lynda Steere Herbarium is the centerpiece of the Garden’s botanical research program. Get a special look at preservation techniques and behind-the-scenes operations with Herbarium staff.
This tour is now at capacity. Please email membership@nybg.org to be added to the waitlist.
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El 7 de marzo; 11 a.m. a 12 p.m.
El encuentro de locación es en la Plaza del ConservatorioCon una guía NYBG, entra en El Espectáculo de las Orquídeas: La Jungla de Concreto del Señor Flower Fantastic, donde las orquídeas chocan con el hormigón en una deslumbrante reinterpretación de la Gran Manzana. Este tour se llevará a cabo en español.
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March 7; 1 to 2 p.m.
Meet at the Reflecting PoolJoin us for a fascinating overview of the Garden’s history and its importance as a vital NYC cultural destination since 1891. With an expert guide, explore the Tulip Tree Allée, the Fountain of Life, the Library, and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
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March 8; 12 to 2 p.m.
Garden Terrace RoomMeet fellow Members, browse books from the Mertz Library, and enjoy light refreshments. From 12 to 1:30 p.m., stop by to chat with a Membership staff member and get assistance with downloading your digital Membership card, accessing your digital vouchers, or booking tickets online.