Explore Annual Membership Program
The Explore Program is a special membership benefit for verified employees of the following Atlanta organizations: Atlanta Public Schools, City of Atlanta, Grady Health System and MARTA.
Please note: The membership fee will update to $20 after you fill out the employment information form and add your employer-specific promo code on the checkout page.
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The Explore membership is a grant-funded program and is not available for purchase at Garden Admissions.
Explore Annual Membership Benefits
- Unlimited admission for 12 months for two adults, plus children and grandchildren under 18. Valid for both Garden locations during normal operating hours, with the exception of Garden Lights, Holiday Nights and other specially-ticketed events.
- Four guest passes (one-time use)
- Discounts on special ticketed events like Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
- Discounts on Garden classes and programs
- Discounts in the Garden Gift Shop
- Discounts at select garden centers and retailers
- Discounts on multi-visit parking passes
- Reciprocal privileges with more than 345 gardens, arboreta and conservatories.
- Subscription to Clippings, the member newsletter
For any questions or concerns regarding your Explore Membership, see the Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us directly at 404-585-2067, explore@atlantabg.org.
The Explore membership program was launched in 2017 with generous multi-year support from the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation.
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Member Events
See the extra fun you’ll experience as a Garden member. Check out the list of exclusive member events, and fill your calendar with four seasons of fun.
What are the benefits of membership?
Your Family Membership provides:
- Unlimited free admission for two adults and children or grandchildren under 18 during daytime operating hours to the Atlanta and Gainesville Gardens
- Invitation to attend exclusive member events
- Subscription to the Clippings member newsletter, mailed 3 times per year
- Discounts in the Atlanta and Gainesville Garden Gift Shop
- Discounts on Garden Lights, Holiday Nights tickets
- Discounts on Garden classes and programs
- Bonus visits when you purchase a multi-visit parking pass in the Garden Shop
What is the direct phone number to Membership?
Please contact 404-585-2067 for Explore program membership assistance. Every effort is made to return your call promptly, so if you do not receive a return call within 24 hours during daytime business hours (9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday), please leave a detailed message or call again. You may also email explore@atlantabg.org.
What is my Membership ID#?
Locate your member number here. If you still have difficulty locating your member number, please contact us at explore@atlantabg.org or 404.585.2067 during regular office hours from Monday – Friday, 9 – 5pm. For weekend assistance, please call 404.876.5859 for further assistance.
How do I get my membership card?
The Garden now offers digital member cards via eMembership Card by InfiCare Technologies (Museum Anywhere), a free mobile app. For more details and instructions to download your digital card and guest passes, please click here.
Why must I provide my work email?
A current, active employment status is required as a condition of membership. Therefore, a valid employee email is needed for the immediate verification of all Family Explore memberships, and is considered your primary email address. New memberships missing this critical information will be subject to cancellations. If you also wish to receive Garden communications at your personal email address, please call 404-585-2067 or contact Member Services at explore@atlantabg.org to have it added to your existing record as the secondary email.
May I share my membership with family and friends?
The Explore membership is offered exclusively to verified employees of four partner organizations. While the employee’s name must be listed as the primary adult on the membership, adding a secondary member is optional. Both names will be printed on your new cards. Only one membership of this type is permitted per employee.
Does an Explore Family membership include my college-age children?
Free admission with the Explore Family membership includes two adults and children/grandchildren ages 3-17. Please use a guest pass for your children over the age of 17. This includes children who live at home and are away at school.
At what age can my children or grandchildren visit the Garden unaccompanied by an adult?
Children/grandchildren must be 16 years old to enter the Garden unaccompanied by an adult.
Does the member need to be present when using guest passes?
Guests may come on their own using member guest passes. Please note that the name and address portion of the pass must be completed before it will be accepted.
How do I find out about Member events?
Right here! Details of Member Events are also listed in Clippings, the Garden’s quarterly newsletter, and on member event postcards mailed periodically throughout the year. You may also receive event notifications through the email associated with your membership.
At what times are guest passes valid?
Guest passes may be used anytime during normal operating hours. This includes Cocktails in the Garden in Atlanta and Gainesville and Fest-of-Ale (Atlanta). Member event listing will specify whether guest passes are accepted.
Are my guest passes valid for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights?
Guest passes are not accepted for Garden Lights, Holiday Nights because it is a special event outside of the Garden’s normal operating hours. Members receive a $5 discount per ticket on most ticket types. During Garden Lights, members may refer to the online ticketing chart to view ticket options.
May I use my guest passes at a Member Preview?
Because a Member Preview is an exclusive member event, guest passes are not accepted. For all membership levels, two adults and any children/grandchildren under 18 are allowed to attend Member Previews. Non-members are welcome to purchase a membership for entry to Member Previews.
May I use my guest passes at Member Evenings?
Yes, guest passes are accepted for Member Evenings at this time. Non-members are also welcome to purchase a membership at Admissions for entry to Member Evenings.
Yes! The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a member of the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admission Program. Your Garden membership offers benefits at more than 300 gardens, arboreta and conservatories in North America and the Cayman Islands. For a list of participating venues, please visit www.ahsgardening.org. To redeem your benefits, present your valid membership card to that garden. Please note that the 90-mile exclusion rule stipulates that gardens within 90 miles of each other will not offer reciprocal benefits.
Do I receive discounts at Garden Centers or other businesses as an Atlanta Botanical Garden member?
Yes, a 10% discount is offered at Garden*Hood, Night Song Native Nursery, Beech Hollow Wildflower Farm, Randy’s Perennials and Water Gardens and Pike Nurseries. Please present a valid membership card to receive your discount.
How can I learn more about plants?
Learn answers to your gardening questions from Master Gardeners at the Garden’s Plant Hotline at 404-888-GROW (4769) or planthotline@atlantabg.org. Please include your contact information.
I still have questions!
Contact 404-585-2067 or explore@atlantabg.org. We’re happy to assist you!