Rutgers Gardens Membership

The Rutgers Gardens is an independent, non-profit organization supported by membership, donations, endowments and a group of dedicated volunteers. We are one of the few botanical gardens that do not have a visitor fee and are open 365 days a year. You are welcome to come as often as you like and enjoy our "living museum" with a large array of gardens and plant collections.
Your support will help provide the necessary funding for the Gardens program of education in horticulture and garden related topics for the homeowner, and make certain that these programs continue to exist and benefit the community in the future. In return we offer many wonderful membership benefits.
Primary Membership Privileges:
- Rutgers Gardens biannual newsletter
- 10% discount on classes and workshops
- 10% discount at the Potting Shed gift shop
- Invitations to special events and symposiums
- Free admission and discounts to over 150 of the gardens and arboreta who
- Participate with the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal program
- A yearly plant dividend grown at the Rutgers Gardens
- A reciprocal membership with the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University.
Membership Levels:
| Level | Cost | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $10.00 | Primary privileges for one with a valid student ID |
| Friend | $40.00 | Primary privileges for one |
| Family | $65.00 | Primary privileges for two adults and two children at the same address |
| Educator | $55.00 | Primary privileges for one plus a guided tour |
| Sponsor | $150.00 | Primary privileges plus an invitation to the Spring Sale preview and a 10% discount |
| Benefactor | $500.00 | Primary privileges plus two tickets to the Garden Gala along with an engraved plaque in the Gardens which recognizes your contribution. |
Become a Member Today:
- Download our Membership brochure
- Call the Gardens office at 732-932-8451
- Email schrum@aesop.rutgers.edu