MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership contributions help New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill create experiences with plants that inspire people and improve the world. A New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill membership is tax deductible. If you do not waive your gate pass benefit, it will reduce the tax-deductible portion of your membership by $21.00 per gate pass. Gate passes are digital and redeemable online through your web account, or in-person the day of your visit.
The Garden is happy to provide you with an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic membership cards. Follow these instructions to download the eMembership Card app to your smart device. Thank you for supporting our sustainability initiatives.
Need to register your online account? Click here for registration instructions. You will be able to renew your membership, sign up for classes and programs, and reserve admission tickets in advance through our online system.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Free general admission to New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill and discounted special event admission.
- One-time use digital gate passes to redeem for additional guest admissions (quantity determined by level).
- Weekly e-newsletters, digital bulletins, and Grow with Us e-magazines.
- 10% discount and Members-Only sales at The Garden Shop.
- 10% discount on regular, daytime Farmer and the Fork café purchases.
- Discounts at more than 30 garden suppliers.
- Savings on classes, special events, workshops, and children’s birthday parties.
- 10% discount when you book a photography session at the Garden.
- Invitations to special Members-Only events.
- Privileges to more than 380 gardens across North America through the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Network.
- Free gardening advice through our Horticultural Help Line at hortline@nebg.org
- Free admission for your dog when you join our Tails ‘n Trails Dog Membership Program. Dogs are not permitted during special events or Night Lights.
BOYLSTON MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
Boylston residents can take 25% off their membership today.
QUESTIONS?
Please email membership@nebg.org with membership-related questions and concerns.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill memberships are non-refundable. Membership extensions, exchanges, or downgrades do not apply. New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill reserves the right to refuse service to, or revoke access to anyone we determine is threatening our safe, inclusive environment.
MEMBERSHIP CHOICES
Joining or renewing is easy. Choose the membership category that best suits your needs. Step by step, the system guides you through the process. You’ll receive an email receipt acknowledging your purchase. You can also download this form and mail it with your payment or call 508.869.6111 to join/renew over the phone. Thank you for your support.
STUDENT $25 Membership benefits for one named cardholder, with valid school ID for 1 year.
INDIVIDUAL ($65 for 1 year, $120 for 2 years): Membership benefits for one named cardholder for 1 or 2 years.
INDIVIDUAL + GUEST ($115 for 1 year): Membership benefits for one named card holder and one guest (free general admission only) for 1 year.
DUAL ($90 for 1 year, $170 for 2 years): Membership benefits for two named cardholders for 1 or 2 years.
FAMILY ($110 for 1 year, $210 for 2 years): Membership benefits for two named cardholders and four children or grandchildren 18 and under for 1 or 2 years.
FRIEND ($135 for 1 year; $260 for 2 years): Membership benefits for two named cardholders and up to two guests per cardholder (free general admission only) for 1 or 2 years.
CONTRIBUTING ($260 for 1 year, $510 for 2 years): Membership benefits for two named cardholders and up to two guests per cardholder for 1 or 2 years. Plus, a FREE magazine subscription to Horticulture.
SUPPORTING ($510 for 1 year, $1,010 for 2 years): Membership benefits for two named cardholders and up to two guests per cardholder for 1 or 2 years. Plus, a FREE magazine subscription to Horticulture and a complimentary Family-level membership to gift to a friend.
JOHN GREEN SOCIETY ($1,500+ for one year): Membership benefits for two named cardholders and up to four guests per cardholder for 1 year. Click here for more information about additional benefits of the John Green Society.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
2025 Member Photography Contest
COMING SOON! Winning photos showcasing the Five Senses will be on display at the Garden in the lobby beginning in April.
The Wondrous World of Fireflies
Wednesday, May 14, 7PM
FREE! Join Sara Lewis as she dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. This lecture will be presented in a hybrid format, and attendees are welcome to attend on-site at the Garden or via Zoom. Register here.
Jane Austen’s Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels
Sunday, May 25, 10:30AM-12PM
FREE for members! Join author Molly Williams and illustrator Jessica Roux, for an in-person moderated Q&A exploring Jane Austen’s Garden, and how the landscapes of Austen’s time shaped her classic novels. Register here.
Member + Guest Day
Friday, June 6
We invite our members to bring a guest with you to the Garden to enjoy FREE general admission and the member discount in the Garden Shop.
Member Photography Contest
The member photography contest accepts photo submissions in the winter. Members will receive an email when the contest is open for submissions. Below are the winning photos from the 2024 member photo competition! View our honorable mentions and runner-ups here.
Embracing Welcome, Lucia Hackett
Daffodils on Display, Lisa McDonough
First Home, Lauren Wisniewski
A Perfect Perch on A Perfect Day, Cheryl Rose
Fall Colors, Arthur Norton
Night at New England Botanic Garden, Amy Pritchard