The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) offers a range of membership levels, each providing a variety of benefits for its members. From free general admission to discounts on dining, retail, and educational programs, a BBG membership can enhance your experience and support the garden’s mission.
General Membership Levels
Individual ($75)
- 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
- Discounts and special offers for Lightscape and other ticketed events
- 10% discount on BBG dining and retail
- 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
Dual ($115)
- All Individual benefits for 2 adults
- Additional parking and guest pass benefits
Friends & Family ($200)
- Free general admission for 2 members plus 2 guests (4 adults)
- 2 BBG membership cards
- 2 single-time-use guest passes for general admission and members-only events
- Additional parking and guest pass benefits
Contributor ($275)
- Free general admission for 2 members plus 2 guests (4 adults)
- 2 BBG membership cards
- 2 single-time-use guest passes for general admission and members-only events
- Additional parking and guest pass benefits
- Signature Plant benefit (1 plant)
Supporter ($550)
- Free general admission for 2 members plus 4 guests (6 adults)
- 2 BBG membership cards
- 2 single-time-use guest passes for general admission and members-only events
- Additional parking and guest pass benefits
- Signature Plant benefit (2 plants)
Patron ($800)
- Free general admission for 2 members plus 6 guests (8 adults)
- 2 BBG membership cards
- 2 single-time-use guest passes for general admission and members-only events
- Additional parking and guest pass benefits
- Signature Plant benefit (2 plants)
President’s Circle
- Free general admission for 2 members plus unlimited guests
- 2 BBG membership cards
- 2 single-time-use guest passes for general admission and members-only events
- Additional parking and guest pass benefits
- Signature Plant benefit (2 plants)
Garden Circle
The Garden Circle is a higher level of membership that includes all the benefits of the President’s Circle, plus exclusive events and enhanced benefits. Members at this level receive enhanced member benefits, including Signature Plants, and are invited to special events like the Garden Circle September Early-Morning Hours.
Corporate Membership
Corporate memberships offer benefits for companies and their employees, including complimentary admission, invitations to private events, exclusive opportunities for private tours and volunteer days, and acknowledgment of support in BBG publications.
Discounts and Privileges
- Senior Discount: A $10 discount is available for adults 65 and older on Individual and Dual levels of membership.
- Reciprocal Admission: Members receive special admission privileges and discounts at nearly 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands through the American Horticultural Society.
Digital Membership Card and Guest Passes
- Digital Membership Card: Members can access their digital membership card through the BBG website or mobile app.
- Guest Passes: Guest passes can be used for public hours and members-only events. Members must present the digital guest pass or a paper green guest pass along with the ticket at the entry gate.
Parking Passes
- Parking Passes: Parking passes can be used during public hours and members-only events. Members must scan the barcode on the digital parking pass when entering and exiting the parking lot or present the physical parking pass with their membership card upon exiting the lot.
Contact Information
For more information about membership levels and benefits, or to join by phone, call Membership at 718-623-7210 or email membership@bbg.org.
References
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (n.d.). Garden Circle – Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved from https://www.bbg.org/support/garden_circle
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (n.d.). Membership FAQs – Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved from https://www.bbg.org/support/membership_faqs
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (n.d.). Membership – Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved from https://www.bbg.org/support/join
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (n.d.). Corporate Membership – Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved from https://www.bbg.org/support/corporate
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (n.d.). Membership Rate Change – Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Retrieved from https://www.bbg.org/support/membership_rate_change