Member Benefits: Events & Discounts

Garden members enjoy perks including discounts and special members-only hours. Members have exclusive access to the Garden every Wednesday evening in summer (May–August), and on autumn weekend mornings (September–October).

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Upcoming Member-Only Events

Member Events Don't Miss
Members’ Fall Mornings

Saturdays & Sundays, September 12–October 25, 2026 (except October 24) | 9–10 a.m.

On weekend mornings from September 12 to October 25, the Garden is open exclusively to members from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn More about Members’ Fall Mornings

Member Discounts

Members get more—BBG membership offers you exclusive discounts at the Garden!

Enjoy an exclusive 10% member discount (unless otherwise noted) at BBG dining and Terrain at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Reciprocal Privileges

As a benefit of membership, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is pleased to offer reciprocal privileges (free or discounted admission and other discounts) at nearly 400 gardens and arboretums across North America and beyond.

BBG members receive reciprocal privileges at organizations affiliated with the American Horticultural Society’s Garden Network. For a complete list of participating institutions, visit the the AHS Garden Network page. Please check hours and other details in advance of visiting.

BBG members also receive free general admission to the Newt in Somerset, a 2,000-acre garden estate in southwest England known for its award-winning gardens, orchards, and woodland landscapes. Members, including children age 17 and under, receive complimentary access to the Newt during regular hours when presenting their BBG membership card. Non-member guests of BBG members can purchase Guest Day passes on arrival.

Contact Us

For more information on membership levels and benefits, including educational and corporate membership and discounts for senior citizens, call Membership at 718-623-7210 or email [email protected].

Not yet a member? Join today to receive a year of free admission and more!