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Come Grow the Garden — Relax, Reflect, Reconnect
Become a Member Today!

 "This is my garden. I have a sense of belonging that I didn't have before."
-Barbara O'Shaughnessy, member since 1986

As an Individual Member of the Chicago Botanic Garden,
you can count on many benefits...

Exclusive gift

Our exclusive umbrella, tote, cap 'n' carry set or new Garden tray.
 
Free-and-easy parking

Unlimited free parking.
A year of magazines

Garden Talk, our member magazine.
Wonderful events

Invitations to unique Garden events and programs such as exclusive member hours at annual plant sales, Members Night, fitness walks ... and more!
Bank on savings
Information instantly

Free professional plant and gardening assistance at Plant Information.
Privileges worth picking
Café coupon

A discount coupon at the Garden's café.

"I walk here almost every day to nurture my soul
as well as exercise my body."
-Lynn Polen, member since 1991

Upgrade to a Family Membership and enjoy these additional benefits...
 
Extras for events

Option to buy four tickets for members-only events at the member rate and additional tickets at a nonmember rate.
 
Double discounts
  • Free parking decals for two cars.
  • Garden Value Discounts with special savings at favorite regional nurseries. Don't just dream of the perfect garden --create it!

"This garden enhances my life -- physically, emotionally and spiritually."
-Lynn Barron, member since 1969

NEW! Family Plus Members receive all the above, plus...

 
Special fun for the family
  • Six free tram tours.
  • Two free guest passes to the Garden.
 
Extras for events

Option to buy six tickets for members-only events at the member rate and additional tickets at a nonmember rate.

Priority Members enjoy all benefits listed above, plus...

 
Prime privileges
  • Priority ticketing and reservations
  • Option to buy eight tickets for members-only events at a member rate and additional tickets at a nonmember rate.
  • Two free tickets to Members' Night.
Pass it on!
  • Four free guest passes to the Garden.
  • Eight tram tour tickets
Exclusive experiences
  • Half off the purchase of a new one-year Family/Dual membership.
  • Invitation to Members Night cocktail reception.

"The serenity here is essential for my well-being."
-Pat Somers, member since 1987

Membership Prices:
Individual - $50 one year, $90 two years
Family/Dual - $65 one year, $120 two years
Family Plus - $90 one year, $170 two years
Priority - $110 one year, $210 two years

Sign up now!
For more information about membership in the Chicago Botanic Garden, call
(847) 835-8215.

Find out about special groups of Garden friends who give at a higher level.
Call (847) 835-8373 for information.

"From a gardener's point of view, this is heaven."
-Fran Giangiorgi, member since 1984

 

 

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