Membership
Membership
All Member Benefits
Admission
Free admission
Free admission at over 300 gardens and arboreta nationwide
Parking
Free parking
Hours
Members’ only Garden hours 8 – 10 a.m. daily
Discounts
10% discount in the Garden Shop and 20% discount on most classes
Library
Lenhardt Library check-out privileges
Events
Discounts and priority registration for select events including Lightscape and Night of 1000 Jack-o’-Lanterns
Exclusive member appreciation events
Member travel opportunities
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
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.
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.