Become a member today
Belong to a place that grows beauty, learning, and connection
A membership at Rotary Botanical Gardens is an act of care for a living place.
Rotary Botanical Gardens receives no city, state, or federal operating support. Your annual contribution sustains the plant collections, conservation efforts, educational programming, and creative life of the Gardens. It ensures this 21-acre botanical museum and community resource continues to grow, teach, and inspire for generations to come.
Memberships are fully tax-deductible charitable contributions as allowed by law.
All membership levels include access and benefits as a thank you for your support. Choose the level that reflects your commitment to sustaining and strengthening the Gardens.
Core Member Benefits
All memberships include:
Free garden admission during public open hours.
Member-only moring hours (8:30 - 10am on open days)
Reciprocal admission at 365+ gardens and arboreta nationwide
Free participation in the Royal Walking Club
Member rates on classes, workshops, movement, and art programs
Member pricing for the Holiday Light Show
10% discount at the Cottage Garden Gallery Gift Shop
10% discount at Spring and Fall Plant Sales
Children under age 6 are always free.
Friend +1
Become a Member
Each level welcomes individuals and households alike. Choose the level that reflects your commitment to the Gardens
Grow with us: elevate your membership
Charitable Memberships go beyond admission, championing the preservation and growth of RBG’s living collections and the programs that connect people of all ages with plants. Patron and Benefactor members are recognized with special benefits and invitations to exclusive gatherings throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can purchase a membership online for yourself or as a gift, or on-site in the Garden Gallery.
If you have purchased regular-priced admission to the Garden, during your visit, the ticket price can be applied to the cost of a membership:
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The cost of 1 regular-priced ticket can be applied toward the purchase of an Individual Friend Membership.
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The cost of 2 regular-priced tickets can be applied towards the purchase of a Friend+1 Membership.
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The cost of 4 regular-priced tickets can be applied towards the purchase of a Friend Family Membership.
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The cost of 6 regular-priced tickets can be applied toward the purchase of a Family Supporter Membership.
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The cost of 10 regular-priced tickets can be applied toward the purchase of a Patron Membership.
Please see a Gallery Staff member on the day of your visit for additional details. Admission tickets may only be applied toward your membership on the day of your visit.
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Member admission and discounts can be used immediately upon purchase of Membership.
If you purchased/renewed a membership in person, please keep the receipt of purchase to present to admissions.
If you purchased/renewed a membership online, please bring a valid photo ID with you and a staff member can look you up in our member database. If you want to use your discounts at area businesses or other gardens/ arboreta, bring a print out or screenshot of your membership confirmation email.
Please allow 2-3 weeks from the date of purchase to receive your membership materials. We will assume all proper materials have been received unless notified. Please contact our staff if you have not received your Membership materials 3 weeks after purchase.
Individual and Friend+1 memberships will receive only one membership card. Family and Charitable memberships levels can receive a second membership card upon request (maximum of 2 cards per Family/Charitable membership).
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Visionary
$1,200/year
Shapes the Future of the Gardens
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Behind-the-scenes horticulture tour
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Donor gathering invitations
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Four Holiday Light Show tickets
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Four seasonal event tickets
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Early program registration
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Annual seed gift
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Household and guest admission
Patron
$500/year
Expands collections, programs, and access
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Invitations to special events
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Two Holiday Light Show tickets
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Two seasonal event tickets
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Early access to program registration
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Annual seed gift
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Household and guest admission
Mission Member
$200/year
Strengthens the heart of the Gardens
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Early access to program registration
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Annual seed gift
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Holiday Light Show ticket
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Seasonal event ticket
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Household and guest admission (up to 6)
Cultivator
$110/year
Sustains the living landscape
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All Core Member Benefits
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Admission for up to four
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of all four seasons with a membership to Rotary Botanical Gardens.
Your recipient will enjoy a full year of benefits including free garden admission, reciprocal access to hundreds of gardens nationwide, invitations to special events, and member pricing on programs, classes, and plant sales.
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Belong to a place that grows because you care
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of all four seasons with a membership to Rotary Botanical Gardens.
Your gift recipient will receive a year of member-only benefits including free daily admission, discounts on classes and programs, 10% off in the gift gallery, reciprocal admission to more than 380 gardens and arboreta across North America, invitations to special members-on events, and more.