Rutgers Gardens is one of the few botanical gardens that does not charge an admission fee and is open most days of the 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, 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. Plus 2 additional 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. |
