Membership

Membership

Memberships purchased on this page will not be active in ShowClix for 2–3 days. You can still visit the Garden immediately by showing your confirmation email at any entrance. Please note that confirmation emails do not include guest and parking privileges. If you’d like to reserve a ticket immediately, please join by selecting a visit time on ShowClix.

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

Please note: Guest and parking passes will be mailed with membership cards and arrive in 4–6 weeks.

All Member Events and Discounts

Membership FAQ: Planning a Visit & General Membership Questions

2023 Membership Rate Change Information

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 BBG events
  • 10% discount at the Garden Shop and at BBG’s kiosks and café
  • 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 BBG events
  • 10% discount at the Garden Shop and at BBG’s kiosks and café
  • 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 hour 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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