Membership » New York Botanical Garden

Members experience more of what makes NYBG so exceptional. There’s something new to discover every season, and as a Member, you can visit again and again. When you join, you receive free admission—plus exclusive Member benefits. Your Membership also supports NYBG’s initiatives in science, education, and horticulture.

New Membership Program!

We have updated our Membership offerings with the goal of enriching your Garden experience. In addition to Core Member Benefits, exciting new privileges include:

New Friends & Family level—bring a guest on every visit
Flexible passes valid for either free parking or guest admission—it’s your choice
Half-price parking year-round
Supporting Members can bring a guest on every visit and receive priority signup for curator-led tours
Contributing and Sustaining Members enjoy exclusive invitations to special events with Garden experts

Compare Membership levels at a glance

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Core Membership Benefits:

Year-round admission to the Garden grounds and Enid A. Haupt Conservatory*
Entrance into the Holiday Train Show® and The Orchid Show
Half-price parking year-round
Unlimited tours on Garden Tram
10% discount at NYBG Shop
Discounts on premium events, concerts, lectures, and films
Members-Only exhibition previews, events, and trips
Member Days throughout the year with extra discounts

Discounts on education programs for adults and children
Exclusive monthly e-newsletters and other Members-Only communications
Reciprocal benefits at participating gardens and arboreta
Discounts at area nurseries and garden centers.
Access to plant information specialists available via phone and web
Borrowing privileges with the LuEsther T. Mertz Library
100% Tax Deductible

*Some special events may be excluded.

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Individual $90

Core benefits and admission for 1 adult
2 complimentary guest or parking passes

Senior rates available on purchase page.

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Dual $120

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults
2 complimentary guest or parking passes

Senior rates available on purchase page.

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adult and child walking in forest with yellow leaves on the floor and on trees

Family $145

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 16 years of age
2 complimentary guest or parking passes

Senior rates available on purchase page.

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Friends & Family $175

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 16 years of age
Free admission for a guest on every visit
6 complimentary guest or parking passes

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Supporting $300

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 16 years of age
Free admission for a guest on every visit
6 complimentary guest passes
Free parking when visiting the Garden
Complimentary early morning grounds access
Priority signup for seasonal walks with horticultural experts

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Contributing $600

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 16 years of age
Free admission for 2 guests on every visit
6 complimentary guest passes
Free parking when visiting the Garden
Complimentary early morning grounds access
Priority signup for seasonal walks with horticultural experts
Admission for 2 to a Garden exhibition morning reception
Admission for 2 to a private event with a curator

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Sustaining $1,000

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 16 years of age
Free admission for 2 guests on every visit
6 complimentary guest passes
Free parking when visiting the Garden
Complimentary early morning grounds access
Priority signup for seasonal walks with horticultural experts
Admission for 2 to a Garden exhibition morning reception
Admission for 2 to a private event with a curator
Reserved seating at major Adult Education symposia/lectures with purchase of ticket
Invitation for 2 to the Carnegie Lecture

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Patrons $1,500

($1,400 tax deductible)

Patrons receive exclusive access to the Garden’s curators, scientists, educators, and horticulturalists, and enjoy a unique insider’s view of one of the world’s most celebrated botanical gardens.

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People walking through the Forest in fall.

Community & IDNYC

Year-round access to Garden grounds and specialty gardens.

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Membership Office: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Call 718.817.8703 or e-mail membership@nybg.org

Memberships are non-transferable. Benefits are subject to change without notice. Passes will be received in 2–3 weeks. Dual level and above include 2 named Members and receive 2 Membership cards; additional visitors are considered guests. For additional information, please visit Membership FAQs.