Rutgers Gardens is one of the few botanical gardens that does not charge an admission fee and is open 365 days a year. You are welcome to visit as often as you like to enjoy our “living museum” with its large array of gardens and plant collections. You can make a difference! Membership funds support our day-to-day operations and expansion.
Primary Membership Privileges
- 10% discount on classes and workshops
- 10% discount at the Potting Shed Gift Shop
- Free admission to Special Events including Summer Solstice Jazz and Wine, Summer Fest, Movie Night, and Fall Festival
- Access to the V.I.P Spring Flower Fair Preview
- 10% discount at the Spring Flower Fair (Friday-Sunday only MUST present membership card)
- Rutgers Gardens is a member of the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program which offers free admission and/or additional benefits at 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands. For more information please visit American Horticultural Society.
| Basic Levels | Cost | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $45 | Primary privileges for one individual plus the option to purchase one V.I.P. Spring Flower Fair Preview ticket at $35. |
| Dual | $60 | Primary privileges for two named individuals plus the option to purchase two V.I.P. Spring Flower Fair Preview tickets at $35 each. |
| Family | $75 | Primary privileges for two adults and two children. Discounts on summer camp and children’s programs plus the option to purchase two V.I.P. Spring Flower Fair Preview tickets at $35 each. |
| Professional Organization | $300 | Six V.I.P. Spring Flower Fair Preview tickets valued at $35 each. 10% discount on an educational presentation by the Gardens Director. |
| Supporting Levels | Cost | Features |
| Sponsor | $150 | All the benefits of a Family level membership. Two V.I.P. Spring Flower Fair Preview tickets valued at $35 each. Access to horticulture experts with your plant questions. |
| Benefactor | $500 | All the benefits of a Sponsor level membership Option to purchase up to two additional V.I.P Spring Flower Fair Preview tickets at $35 each. Two (2) tickets to the Gardens Party in September valued at $75 each. |
| Patron | $1000 | All the benefits of a Sponsor level membership. Four V.I.P. Spring Flower Fair Preview tickets valued at $35 each. Option to purchase up to four additional V.I.P. Spring Flower Fair Preview tickets at $35 each. Four (4) tickets to the Gardens Party in September valued at $75 each. Individual Level Membership to give as a gift. |
