Membership

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Members enjoy more of what makes NYBG a part of the cultural fabric of New York City. There’s something new to discover each and every season, and as a Member, you can visit all year round, as many times as you’d like, with free admission and exclusive benefits.

Know that your Membership directly supports our worldwide initiatives in plant science, education, and horticulture—and become a part of over 130 years of botanical excellence.

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
Member passes valid for either free parking or guest admission—it’s your choice †
10% discount at NYBG Shop
Discounts on premium events, concerts, and lectures
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.
Borrowing privileges with the LuEsther T. Mertz Library
100% Tax Deductible

*Some special events may be excluded.

† Member Passes, which are one-time use vouchers, arrive in the mail 2–3 weeks after purchase. Passes are not valid for the Holiday Train Show, NYBG GLOW tickets, or select premium events.

Memberships are nonrefundable.

Individual $95

Core benefits and admission for 1 adult
2 complimentary Member passes (mailed 2–3 weeks after purchase)

Senior rates available on purchase page.

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Dual $125

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults
2 complimentary Member passes (mailed 2–3 weeks after purchase)

Senior rates available on purchase page.

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Family $155

Core benefits and admission for 2 adults and up to 5 children under 16 years of age
2 complimentary Member passes (mailed 2–3 weeks after purchase)

Senior rates available on purchase page.

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Friends & Family $185

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 Member passes (mailed 2–3 weeks after purchase)

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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

NYBG Patrons receive unparalleled concierge service and invitations to exclusive events throughout the year, in addition to insider’s access to the Garden’s curators, scientists, educators, and horticulturalists. LEARN MORE

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Community Grounds

Year-round admission to the Garden grounds
Access to an array of outdoor specialty gardens and collections
100% tax deductible
Membership does not include access to the Rock Garden, Conservatory, Special Exhibitions, or the use of Garden trams

Community Grounds Membership must be purchased in person at any ticket window.

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Membership Office, Winter Hours: Monday–Friday; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Call 718.817.8703 or e-mail membership@nybg.org

For additional Membership information, please visit Membership FAQs.