Membership

Join today and enjoy free general admission tickets plus member-exclusive events and discounts!

To visit the Garden immediately, purchase a membership on ShowClix or join below and show your confirmation email at the ticket window. Your member welcome packet arrives in 4–6 weeks.

If you are not sure if your membership is active, look up your membership status.

Your membership can have double the impact! When you become a new member or renew at a higher membership level, you’ll help BBG release a $1 million challenge grant by the Robert W. Wilson Charitable Trust.

General Membership Levels

Individual $75

Enjoy admission to BBG, members-only extended hours and events, exclusive members’ News, great discounts, and more.

Membership Benefits

Free general admission for 1 adult for 12 months
Free general admission for children 17 and under
1 BBG membership card
1 single-time-use guest pass for general admission and members-only events (mailed with member packet)
Discounts and special offers for Lightscape and other ticketed events
10% discount on BBG dining and retail
Discounts on adult and children’s classes
Subscription to Plants & Gardens newsletter and members’ News
Use of the Gardener’s Help Line
Privileges at botanic gardens across the country
Discounts from local merchants
Fully tax deductible
Senior memberships available at this level

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Dual $115

All membership benefits for 2 adults, plus additional parking and guest pass benefits.

Dual Membership Benefits

Free general admission for 2 adults for 12 months
Free general admission for children 17 and under
2 BBG membership cards
2 single-time-use guest passes for general admission and members-only events (mailed with member packet)
2 single-time-use parking passes (mailed with member packet)
Discounts and special offers for Lightscape and other ticketed events
10% discount on BBG dining and retail
Discounts on adult and children’s classes
Subscription to Plants & Gardens newsletter and members’ News
Use of the Gardener’s Help Line
Privileges at botanic gardens across the country
Discounts from local merchants
$101 tax deductible
Senior memberships available at this level

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Friends & Family $200

All Dual membership benefits, plus, bring two guests free each time you visit—including members-only hours and events!

Friends & Family Membership Benefits

All Dual membership benefits, plus...
2 guests admitted free every time you visit, including members’ hours and events
2 additional single-time-use guest passes (4 total, mailed with member packet)
2 additional single-time-use parking passes (4 total, mailed with member packet)
$171 tax deductible

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Garden Circle

The Garden Circle is more than additional benefits—it is an investment in the future of the Garden. Your significant contribution will help Brooklyn Botanic Garden remain one of New York City’s premier cultural institutions and an urban retreat for thousands of visitors and local residents, now and for years to come.

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Contributor $275

All benefits of Friends & Family membership, plus enhanced access and exclusive benefits, including Signature Plant, seasonal events, and more.

Contributor Membership Benefits

All Friends & Family membership benefits, plus...
1 Signature Plant and invitation for 2 to pickup reception
Invitations to insider talks, programs, and seasonal tours
Early-morning hours during peak bloom times on the first weekend of the month
$221 tax deductible

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Supporter $550

All benefits of Contributor membership. Plus, share the Garden with more guests and receive a second Signature Plant.

Supporter Membership Benefits

All Contributor membership benefits, plus...
2 additional guests admitted free each time you visit including members-only hours and events (4 total)
2 additional single-time-use guest passes (6 total, mailed with member packet)
2 additional single-time-use parking passes (6 total, mailed with member packet)
Additional Signature Plant (2 total) and invitation for 2 to pickup reception
$471 tax deductible

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Patron $800

Invest in the future of the Garden and receive all the benefits of Supporter membership, plus more parking and guest privileges and an invitation to a private event.

Patron Membership Benefits

All Supporter membership benefits, plus...
2 additional guests admitted free each time you visit including members-only hours and events (6 total)
2 additional single-time-use guest passes (8 total, mailed with member packet)
2 additional single-time-use parking passes (8 total, mailed with member packet)
Invitation for 2 to a private Garden event
$677 tax deductible

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President’s Circle $1,500 and up

Go behind the scenes with invitations to a private Garden tour, insider receptions, and seasonal previews.

President’s Circle Membership Benefits

Invitations to insider receptions and seasonal previews
Invitation to Cherry Blossom Celebration
Individual gift membership for a friend
Unlimited admission for guests
Unlimited parking for a year
$1,334 and up tax deductible

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Chairman’s Circle $50,000 and up

The Chairman’s Circle has been created to recognize the distinguished individuals who form the philanthropic leadership of Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Learn more about the Chairman’s Circle

Club, Library, and Institutional Memberships

Please call 718-623-7210 or email [email protected] for rates.

Gift Memberships

Your friends and family can experience the Garden’s beauty all year round with the gift of membership at the Individual level and above. As a bonus, your membership gift serves the community and far beyond.

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Contact Us

For more information about membership levels and benefits, including discounts for senior citizens, or to join by phone, call Membership at 718-623-7210 or email [email protected].

To join by mail, print and return this Membership Enrollment Form (PDF).

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