Gift Memberships

BBG membership is truly the perfect gift. The myriad benefits include free admission, picnic nights, receptions, discounts, and much, much, more—and they last all year long!

And the bonus? Your caring, considerate gift is an investment in the community and far beyond. Membership gifts support BBG’s outreach programs, science initiatives, and horticultural displays.

Select the level of your gift membership below and you'll be redirected to a secure enrollment site. On the enrollment page, check the “I wish to give a gift of membership” box and then enter your gift recipient’s information on the following screen.

Choose the membership level for your gift:

Individual
$50 ($40 tax deductible)

Unlimited free admission to BBG without waiting in ticket lines. Plus, enjoy members-only extended summer hours, sunset picnics, guest passes, great discounts, Garden Cocktail Nights, a Members’ Night for Children, and much more.

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• Free admission
• 2 one-time-use guest passes
• Admission for the member and 1 guest to Members' Summer Hours, Sunset Picnic Nights, Members' Night for Children, Garden Cocktail Nights, and Members' Movie Night
• Admission to the Members' Plant Sale Preview
• 10% discount at the Garden Shop and the Terrace Café
• Discounts on adult classes, trips, and tours
• Subscription to BBG Plants & Gardensmembers' newsletter
• Library borrowing privileges and use of the Gardener's Help Line
• Privileges at botanic gardens across the country through the American Horticultural Society's reciprocal admission program
• Member discounts from local, national, and online merchants

Family/Dual
$85 ($65 tax deductible)

The benefits of Individual membership, for two. Plus, receive parking passes, the next Guides for a Greener Planet handbook, and more.

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• All Individual-level benefits, plus...
• 2 membership cards for complimentary admission for 2 adults in the same household and their children under 16
• 2 additional guest passes (4 total)
• 4 parking passes
• Admission for 2 to all members-only events
• Discounts on children's programs and classes
• BBG gardening handbook (new title published each spring)

Family/Dual Plus
$100 ($85 tax deductible)

All Family/Dual membership benefits. Plus, bring a guest free every time you visit.

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• All Family/Dual-level benefits, plus...
• 1 guest admitted free each time you visit
• 2 Subscriber gift memberships for the price of one

Signature
$175 ($133 tax deductible)

All the benefits of a Family/Dual membership. Plus, enjoy a spring reception, Signature Plant, and gorgeous BBG calendar.

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• All Family/Dual Plus-level benefits, plus...
• Your choice of 1 Signature Plant from our annual catalog
• Full-color BBG calendar
• Invitation for 2 to annual spring cocktail party

More Information

To purchase gift memberships at other levels, or for more information about membership levels and benefits, including discounts for senior citizens, call Membership at 718-623-7210 or email membership@bbg.org.