Become a Friend of the U.S. Botanic Garden

CULTIVATE CONNECTION, GROW YOUR NETWORK, UNEARTH EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

The U.S. Botanic Garden is a living, breathing celebration of the power and beauty of the plant world.

By becoming a Friend of the U.S. Botanic Garden, you not only gain exclusive access to the Garden, you help educate visitors, preserve rare collections, and become an active steward of the plants that support life on earth.

Membership levels

GET THE DIRT:
No matter which level you choose, every Friend receives these exciting Core Benefits:

  • Member Savings: Receive member-only discounts at our onsite and online Gift Shop

    Exclusive Discounts: Special rates on all USBG programs and Friends events

    The Bloom Alert: Your monthly newsletter, keeping you first-in-the-know about what's spectacular in the Garden

    Free Admission to Hundreds of Gardens: Enjoy complimentary access to over 380 gardens across North America and the Caribbean through the AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program

  • Personalized Membership Card

INDIVIDUAL - $50

  • Basic benefits listed above

  • 2 tickets to exclusive members’ evening during the holiday train exhibit

  • A 10% discount at our gift shop in the U.S. Botanic Garden

HOUSEHOLD - $100

  • Basic benefits listed above

  • 4 tickets to exclusive members’ evening during the holiday train exhibit

  • A 10% discount at our gift shop in the U.S. Botanic Garden

FAMILY - $150

  • Basic benefits listed above

  • 6 tickets to exclusive members’ evening during the holiday train exhibit

  • A 10% discount at our gift shop in the U.S. Botanic Garden

SUPPORTER - $300

  • Basic benefits listed above

  • 6 tickets to exclusive members’ evening during the holiday train exhibit

  • 15% discount at our gift shop in the U.S. Botanic Garden

  • Champagne Reception for Spring Exhibit opening

  • One complimentary program (value up to $25)

PATRON - $500

  • Basic benefits listed above

  • 8 tickets to exclusive members’ evening during the holiday train exhibit

  • 15% discount at our gift shop in the U.S. Botanic Garden

  • Champagne Reception for Spring Exhibit opening

  • One complimentary program (value up to $50)

  • A special tour designed specifically for your group (some restrictions apply, maximum of 8)

SUSTAINER - $1000

  • Basic benefits listed above

  • 10 tickets to exclusive members’ evening during the holiday train exhibit

  • 15% discount at our gift shop in the U.S. Botanic Garden

  • Champagne Reception for Spring Exhibit opening

  • Two complementary programs (value up to $50)

  • A special tour designed specifically for your group (some restrictions apply, maximum of 15)

  • Special springtime tour of the Garden

READY TO DIG IN? JOIN TODAY! 
We can't wait to welcome you to the Garden. 

If you wish to mail in your membership, please print and fill out a Membership Form. Please make your check or money order payable to Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Mail your completed form to the following address:

Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden
PO Box 23796
Washington, DC 20026 

MEMBERSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. All memberships are tax-deductible to the maximum amount allowed by law. Membership term is 12 months in length.  

If you have any questions about membership, please contact friend@nfusbg.org or (202) 225-1281.