Garden Membership
Garden membership offers a year of beauty and tranquility as well as access to member events, discounts and reciprocal privileges at other botanical gardens around the country – all while supporting the mission of the Garden.
Several levels of membership are available to serve the needs of individuals and families.
All membership levels include:
- Free unlimited admission for 12 months the Atlanta and Gainesville Gardens during daytime hours
- Free and reduced admission to special Garden events and exhibitions
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
- Discounts on educational programs and in the Garden Gift Shop
- Discounts at select area garden centers and retailers
- Discounts on multi-visit parking passes
- Reciprocal privileges with more than 300 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
- Guest pass(es) for one-time use during daytime hours
- Subscription to Clippings, the member newsletter
- Early purchase period and discounts on Concerts in the Garden (canceled for 2020-21) and Garden Lights, Holiday Nights tickets
Contact the Membership team by email or phone, 404-591-1539.
Gift Membership
The gift of the Garden is perfect for holidays, birthdays, weddings or simply to show appreciation. Gift givers receive a gift card when purchased on site, or an e-gift certificate when purchased online, to present to the gift recipient.
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Membership Benefits and Levels
Contributing
$205
- All Family Plus benefits
- Invitations to special quarterly behind-the-scenes programs, Lights Bites and Garden Insights
- Invitation to an exclusive exhibition preview event
- Six guest passes for one-time use during daytime hours
Director's Club
$1,200
- All Donor level benefits
- An invitation for two to the annual Director’s Club evening in the Garden
- Twelve guest passes for one-time use during daytime hours
- Two VIP tickets to Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
The Arbor Circle
$2,500
- All Director’s Club Benefits
- Invitations to special events and previews, including Garden Lights, Holiday Nights and the summer exhibition
- Early registration for the Well-Seasoned Chef Series
- Reserved Circles parking plus a 6-visit parking pass
- Complimentary admission to Garden Lights, Holiday Nights for Circles member(s) and two guests
- Four complimentary guest tickets to Garden Lights, Holiday Nights to share with family or friends
- Free admission for up to three guests per visit to the Garden
- Exclusive Circles-only opportunities for travel with Garden leadership
- Concierge Service for all Garden benefits
- $1,629 is tax deductible (subject to change)
The Magnolia Circle
$5,000
- All Arbor Circle membership benefits
- Invitation to an exclusive Magnolia Circle event
- Private behind-the-scenes Garden Tour for 10 guests
- Reserved Circles parking plus a 13-visit parking pass
- Six complimentary guest tickets to the annual Garden Lights, Holiday Nights to share with family or friends
- $3,907 is tax deductible (subject to change)
The Orchid Circle
$10,000
- All Magnolia Circle membership benefits
- Reception and behind-the-scenes tour with Garden curators of special collections.
- Reserved seating option for Concerts in the Garden
- Reserved Circles parking plus unlimited parking pass
- Eight complimentary guest tickets to the annual Garden Lights, Holiday Nights exhibition
- $8,675 is tax-deductible (subject to change)
Benefit Details
Garden Center Discounts
Receive 10% off at the following garden centers when you present your valid Garden membership card:
Reciprocal Privileges
When you join the Garden, you’re joining a network of more than 300 botanical gardens and arboreta around the country that offer reciprocal benefits – including unlimited free daytime admission. These locations include:
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix)
- New York Botanical Garden
- The Morton Arboretum
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- Chicago Botanic Garden