Dogs are welcome to visit the Garden with their owners during the hours that the grounds are open to the public, excluding Night Lights and special events. Dogs are allowed throughout the gardens and trails, but only in the lobby of the Visitor Center. All dogs must be on leashes. Service dogs are always welcome throughout the entire property. Only one dog per person per visit is permitted. Please call 508-869-6111 x0 with any questions. 

Any current New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill member may purchase a Tails ‘n Trails upgrade for $25 for one year or $50 for two years. Tails ‘n Trails canine members are admitted FREE to the Garden, up to three dogs per visit. Non-member dogs are charged $8 admission per dog. 

MEMBERSHIP
To enroll your dog(s) in our Tails ‘n Trails membership program you can: 

• Online Renew your membership online with the Tails ‘n Trails upgrade OR 
• By mail Download this form and mail it with payment OR 
• By phone Call the information desk at 508-869-6111 x0 OR 
• In-person Upgrade your membership onsite at the visitor services desk

Please call the membership team at 508-869-6111 x171 with questions or email membership@nebg.org. 

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.

DOG POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

The following rules and regulations are in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests, your dogs, and the protection of New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill’s collections. Upon entering the Garden with your canine companion(s), you hereby agree to adhere to the following rules and regulations. We ask that you use good judgment on all matters concerning your dog. Good judgment, combined with the following policies, will ensure an enjoyable and safe visit for you and your four-legged friend. If you witness an incident of concern while on the dog trail please speak with the pet owner, if you are comfortable doing so. Or, please report it at the Visitors Services Desk. Thank you.

• Current members may purchase a New England Botanic Garden Membership at $25 for up to a maximum of three dogs. A two-year Tails ‘n Trails upgrade is $50.
• Dogs not covered by a Tails ‘n Trails membership are charged $8 admission per dog.
• Only one dog per person is allowed to visit the Garden at one time. Dogs are allowed to visit New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill year-round, except during special after hours ticketed events such as Night Lights. Service dogs are welcome throughout the property during all open hours.
• Upon entry, please present your New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Membership Card.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times and under the control of their handlers. Dogs should not go off leash at any time during your visit.
• The only area of the building where dogs are permitted is in the lobby of the Visitor Center at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill.
• We ask that you please use discretion where you permit your dogs to relieve themselves. New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has a world renowned and scientifically important collection of plants, which may be sensitive to dogs’ urine. Dogs are not permitted to walk onto planting beds or into fields or woodlands. New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill also has a high tick population so we encourage keeping your dogs on paths and trails.
• Our ponds are habitats for birds, turtles, small fish as well as certain aquatic plants. In order to ensure these precious habitats remain intact, please do not allow your dog in or near the ponds. Even walking your dog on the edges of the ponds can damage this sensitive eco-system.
• Dog handlers are required to clean-up after their dogs. Dog handlers must use “doggie bags” and dispose of them in the designated receptacles.
• New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has the right to revoke a Dog Membership at any time if dog handlers do not clean-up after their dogs or abide by any of the dog policies.
• Aggressive dogs are not permitted. New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any dog thought to be dangerous to guests or other dogs.
• New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Tails ‘n Trails membership program is only available for dogs. We ask that you leave all other pets at home.