The best way to enjoy the Houston Botanic Garden is to become a member. Treat yourself or a loved one to the gift of a membership and start enjoying these member benefits for a year.
As of August 2023, the Garden participates in the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program, which offers free admission and/or additional benefits at 345 gardens throughout North America and the Caribbean.
Membership Levels
INDIVIDUAL
$50
Membership for 1 adult
Free General Admission
Recognition on Members Roster
10% discount at The Garden Shop
Early registration for select Garden classes and events
The Houston Botanic Garden has a limited number of scholarship memberships available to give access to individuals or families who might not otherwise be in a position to visit the Garden. To apply, please complete our online application.
Join The Bloomers, Our Next Generation Membership Group
Bloomers is a membership group for emerging patrons and horticultural enthusiasts who share a common passion for the Houston Botanic Garden and its mission to enrich life through discovery, education and the conservation of plants and the natural environment. Bloomers invest meaningfully in the growth of the Garden through their contributions of resources and time. Bloomers are the next generation of leaders and advocates of the Garden hoping to better the lives of Houstonians through access to and a better understanding of the natural world.
Bloomers Levels
BLOOMERS BUD
$150
Membership for 1 adult
Free General Admission
Recognition in Annual Report
10% discount at The Garden Shop
Early registration for select Garden classes and events
2 Guest Passes (one-time use)
1 Complimentary Ticket to Bloomers Exclusive Events (Garden Parties)
1 Complimentary Ticket to Secret Garden Party (Spring)
By joining a Giving Circle, you will receive membership and elevated Garden benefits for a year. Your annual leadership support will provide essential support to sustain the Houston Botanic Garden and help the Garden fulfill its mission of enriching lives through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment. Please help us maintain the 132-acre Houston Botanic Garden, provide important youth, adult, and senior programming, and grow horticulture, research and conservation efforts of a world-class botanic garden.
Through their leadership, Giving Circles members support the continued operations of this amazing place of beauty, serenity, discovery, science, research, and education.
Giving Circle Levels
CULTIVATOR
$1,500
Free General Admission for 10 per visit
Name recognition on Giving Circles List
10% discount at The Garden Shop
Early registration for select Garden classes and events
Gift a membership to the Houston Botanic Garden to the people in your life for a birthday, wedding anniversary, the birth of a baby or grandchild, the Holidays, or just to show you care. Memberships at any level can be given as a thoughtful and generous way to celebrate someone.
Memberships are non-transferable and 100% tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A cardholder adult must be present to enjoy membership benefits.
If you have questions about Garden membership, please contact us at 713.715.9675, ext. 135 or membership@hbg.org.