Garden Circle

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

In thanks for your generous gift to Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Garden Circle members receive enhanced member benefits.

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Membership FAQ: Reopening and General Membership Questions

Garden Circle Events

Garden Circle events will resume in 2021.

If you are a current Garden Circle member, make sure we have your email address so we can remind you of these special events—email [email protected] with “subscribe” in the subject line and include your name and membership number.

Become a Garden Circle Member

Contributor $250

Contributor Membership Benefits

Free admission for 2 adults for 12 months, plus 2 additional adults admitted free every time you visit
Free admission for children 17 and under
2 BBG membership cards
4 single-time-use guest passes for general admission and members’ events (not valid until 2021)
4 single-time-use parking passes
10% discount at the Garden Shop and at BBG’s cafés (reopening TBD)
Discounts on adult and children’s classes
Seasonal bloom alerts
Subscription to Plants & Gardens newsletter and weekly members’ e-news
Use of the Gardener’s Help Line
Privileges at botanic gardens across the country
Discounts from local merchants
Full-color BBG calendar
Invitation to annual spring reception and 1 Signature Plant
Invitations to insider talks, programs, and seasonal tours (resume in 2021)
Early-morning hours during peak bloom times on the first weekend of the month (resume in 2021)
$196 tax deductible

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Supporter $500

Supporter Membership Benefits

All Contributor membership benefits, plus...
2 additional adults admitted free every time you visit (4 total)
2 additional single-time-use guest passes (6 total. Not valid until 2021)
2 additional single-time-use parking passes (6 total)
Additional Signature Plant (2 total)
$421 tax deductible

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Patron $750

Patron Membership Benefits

All Supporter membership benefits, plus...
2 additional adults admitted free every time you visit (6 total)
2 additional single-time-use guest passes (8 total. Not valid until 2021)
2 additional single-time-use parking passes (8 total)
Invitation for 2 to a private Garden event and reception (2021)
$627 tax deductible

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Signature Plants

Signature Plants are a benefit of membership at the Contributor level and above. Plants are hand-selected by BBG’s Horticulture staff for their beauty and ability to thrive in a wide range of hardiness zones and light, soil, and moisture conditions, so you’re sure to find something perfect for your garden.

Signature Plants by Membership Level

Contributor: 1 Plant
Supporter, Patron, and President’s Circle: 2 Plants

Garden Circle members will receive an invitation to select their Signature Plant at one of two exclusive pickup events hosted in April. Please note that plant pickup is available on designated pickup dates only.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 718-623-7210.

Charity Info

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. A portion of membership fees and benefit event tickets, and 100% of contributions are tax deductible.

The full legal name and address of the Garden is

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation
1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

BBG's federal tax identification number (TIN) is 11-2417338.

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Contact

For more information on becoming part of the Garden Circle, please email [email protected] or call 718-623-7210.

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