
Join and Give
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.
All members enjoy these benefits:
- Free admission and free parking. Visit the Garden every day, if you would like!
- Special access and advance sales. Be the first to buy, and get a discount, on ticketed events like Lightscape. Plus, the Garden is open only for members and their guests from 8 to 10 a.m. daily.
- Every-day discounts. Enjoy 10% discount at the Garden Shop and 20% discount on most classes.
Donor Level Membership
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.
Please allow five to six weeks for your membership materials to arrive in the mail; you can visit the Membership Desk for a temporary card(s) until your packet arrives. For questions, call the Membership Desk at (847) 835-8215.