Membership

Your membership supports our mission

Make the right choice for you. A Chicago Botanic Garden membership pays for itself in as little as two visits. With your membership, you not only enjoy many members-only privileges but also support the Garden and its mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life.

Save up to $20 per Gift of Membership.

Limited time only through the holidays.

Discount valid only from November 5 – January 31, 2025.

Add HDM24 (discount code) at checkout.

All Member Benefits

Member Level Comparison

			Levels
Benefits	Individual	Individual Plus	Household	Household Plus	Director's Circle
One year membership cost	$115	$135	$155	$199	$300
Free admission per visit	1 adult	1 adult plus one guest	2 adults and all minor children	2 adults, all minor children, plus two guests	2 adults, all minor children, plus 6 guests
Membership cards	1	1	2	2	2
Free parking	1 car	1 car	2 cars	2 cars	2 cars
One-time use admission passes to share	—	2	4	4	6
Free Orchid Show tickets	—	2	—	4	6
Advance registration for Camp CBG	—	—	—	yes	yes
Invitations to special donor events	—	—	—	—	yes

Become a Member

Your benefits include:
Admission for 2 adults and all minor children in household, plus 2 guests
each visit ($10 – $25 savings per person each visit)
Free parking for 2 cars ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
4 one-time use admission passes per year (up to $100 value)
4 free Orchid Show tickets per year ($36 value)
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
Advance registration and discounts on Camp CBG
Discount on Nature Preschool
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Garden Value Discount coupon book (10% discount at many local nurseries)
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Add New Membership Sign-in To Renew

Purchase as a Gift
Your benefits include:
Admission for 2 adults and all minor children in household, plus 2 guests
each visit ($10 – $25 savings per person each visit)
Free parking for 2 cars ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
4 one-time use admission passes per year (up to $100 value)
4 free Orchid Show tickets per year ($36 value)
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
Advance registration and discounts on Camp CBG
Discount on Nature Preschool
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Garden Value Discount coupon book (10% discount at many local nurseries)
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Your benefits include:
Admission for 2 adults and minor children in household each visit
($10 – $25 savings per person each visit)
Free parking for 2 cars ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
4 one-time use admission passes (up to $100 value)
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Add New Membership Sign-in To Renew

Purchase as a Gift
Your benefits include:
Admission for 2 adults and minor children in household each visit
($10 – $25 savings per person each visit)
Free parking for 2 cars ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
4 one-time use admission passes (up to $100 value)
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Your benefits include:
Admission for 1 adult and 1 guest each visit
($10 – $25 savings per person each visit)
Free parking ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
2 one-time use admission passes per year
(up to $50 value)
2 free Orchid Show tickets per year ($18 value)
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Garden Value Discount coupon book (10% discount at many local nurseries)
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Add New Membership Sign-in To Renew

Purchase as a Gift
Your benefits include:
Admission for 1 adult and 1 guest each visit
($10 – $25 savings per person each visit)
Free parking ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
2 one-time use admission passes per year
(up to $50 value)
2 free Orchid Show tickets per year ($18 value)
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Garden Value Discount coupon book (10% discount at many local nurseries)
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Your benefits include:
Admission for 1 adult each visit
($10 – $25 savings each visit)
Free parking ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Add New Membership Sign-in To Renew

Purchase as a Gift
Your benefits include:
Admission for 1 adult each visit
($10 – $25 savings each visit)
Free parking ($10 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
20% discount on most classes
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
Advance sales and discounts on ticket purchases for ticketed events, including Lightscape and Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

Additional Donor Level Starting at $300

Special Benefits

Members who support the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Annual Fund with a gift of $300 or more enjoy special benefits with a donor level memberships.

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Your benefits include:
Admission for your household (2 adults and all minor children) plus 6 guests each visit
Free parking for 2 cars ($8 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
6 one-time use admission passes
6 free Orchid Show tickets ($54 value)
Advance registration for Camp CBG
Invitations to exclusive previews and events
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
20% discount on most classes
Garden Value Discount coupon book (10% discount at many local nurseries)
Members-only hours and discounts on select Garden events
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Facility rental privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.
Your benefits include:
Admission for your household (2 adults and all minor children) plus 6 guests each visit
Free parking for 2 cars ($8 savings each visit per car)
Members-only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
6 one-time use admission passes
6 free Orchid Show tickets ($54 value)
Advance registration for Camp CBG
Invitations to exclusive previews and events
10% discount in the Garden Shop and Garden View Café
20% discount on most classes
Garden Value Discount coupon book (10% discount at many local nurseries)
Members-only hours and discounts on select Garden events
Free admission to 300 botanic gardens and arboreta nationwide
Lenhardt Library checkout privileges
Facility rental privileges
Garden membership is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Member and Donor Services at (847) 835-8215 or membershipweb@chicagobotanic.org.

Questions about your account or membership?

Visit our FAQ or call the Membership Desk at (847) 835-8215.
Please allow 3-4 weeks for membership material delivery. For temporary card(s), visit the Membership Desk.

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Your membership supports our mission

Save up to $20 per Gift of Membership.

Limited time only through the holidays.

All Member Benefits

Member Level Comparison

Become a Member

Household Plus $199/yr

Benefits

Your benefits include:

Your benefits include:

Household $155/yr

Benefits

Your benefits include:

Your benefits include:

Individual Plus $135/yr

Benefits

Your benefits include:

Your benefits include:

Individual $115/yr

Benefits

Your benefits include:

Your benefits include:

Additional Donor Level Starting at $300

Director's Circle $300/yr

Benefits

Your benefits include:

Your benefits include:

Questions about your account or membership?

Membership Information

Special Events

Garden Value Discounts

Reciprocal Privileges

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