Become a Friend of the U.S. Botanic Garden

The U.S. Botanic Garden celebrates the vital role of plants in our everyday lives through programs, exhibits, and partnerships. You can support this important work by becoming a Friend!

Membership levels

BASIC BENEFITS

  • Discount at our onsite and online Gift Shop

  • Discounted rates on all USBG programs and Friends events

  • Exclusive monthly Bloom Alert newsletter

  • Complimentary admission to over 345 gardens through the AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program

    The American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program offers free admission and/or additional benefits at more than 345 gardens throughout North America and the Caribbean.

  • Personalized Membership Card

INDIVIDUAL - $75

  • 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

FAMILY - $150

  • 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

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

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.