Brooklyn Botanic Garden Affiliated Organizations

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) has several affiliated organizations that offer various benefits to their members. These organizations provide free admission, guest privileges, and other perks to their members when visiting the BBG.

Organizations Part of the Affiliated Organizations Program

1. American Horticultural Society (AHS): Individual members receive free admission with one guest during public hours, excluding festivals and ticketed events.
2. Association of Public Gardens (APGA): Individual members receive free admission with one guest during public hours, excluding festivals and ticketed events.
3. Museums Council of New York City: Individual members receive free admission with their family members during public hours, excluding festivals and ticketed events.
4. Botanic gardens participating in the AHS Reciprocal Gardens Program: Members receive free admission with a valid membership card and photo ID.
5. Corporate members: Employees of corporate members receive complimentary admission with varying numbers of guests depending on the corporate membership level.

Benefits for Members of Affiliated Organizations

1. Free admission: Members of affiliated organizations receive free admission during public hours, excluding festivals and ticketed events.
2. Guest privileges: Members can bring guests, with the number of guests varying depending on the affiliated organization.
3. Discounts: Members may receive discounts on certain events, classes, and purchases at the Garden Shop.

Employee Benefits for Corporate Members

1. Complimentary admission: Employees of corporate members receive free admission with varying numbers of guests depending on the corporate membership level.
2. Access to member events: Employees can participate in member-only events, with the number of events varying depending on the corporate membership level.
3. Discounts: Employees may receive discounts on BBG membership, Garden Shop purchases, and Continuing Education classes.

Additional Information

• Advance registration: Some programs require advance registration, such as school groups and groups from nonprofit senior centers.
• Valid ID and membership cards: Members must present valid membership cards and photo IDs to receive benefits.
• Exclusions: Benefits may not be valid during festivals, ticketed events, and other nonpublic hours.

For more information on specific benefits and requirements, it is recommended to visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s website or contact their membership department directly.

Reference:
– Brooklyn Botanic Garden Membership
– American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program
– Association of Public Gardens
– Museums Council of New York City