Experience the Gardens All Year Long
Become a member of one of the most beautiful destinations in Milwaukee County and enjoy unlimited access to the Gardens all year long. From spectacular spring blooms and lush summer displays to brilliant fall color and peaceful winter landscapes, every visit offers something new to discover.
As a member, you’ll receive exclusive benefits while helping ensure Boerner Botanical Gardens remains a place of beauty, learning, and inspiration for generations to come.
Membership Benefits
- Unlimited admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Reciprocal admission to more than 300 public gardens and arboreta across North America through the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program — including favorites like the Chicago Botanic Garden
- 10% discount on Boerner Botanical Gardens merchandise in the Gift Shop
- Discounts on select classes, workshops, and special events
- Member-exclusive e-newsletters and event announcements
- Invitations to special member appreciation events
Whether you visit every week or every season, your membership gives you a year of unforgettable experiences — right here at Boerner Botanical Gardens and at hundreds of gardens across the country.
This takes you to our secure membership form, hosted for us by DonorSnap. You can pay by credit card.
Membership Types
Every membership includes all the benefits listed above. Here is what is specific to each level:
Student — $15 per year
- Unlimited admission for one adult
- One membership card
- One one-time guest pass
- 10% gift shop discount
Educator — $25 per year
- Unlimited admission for one adult
- One membership card
- One one-time guest pass
- 10% gift shop discount
Individual — $35 per year
- Unlimited admission for one adult
- One membership card
- One one-time guest pass
- 10% gift shop discount
Dual — $50 per year
- Unlimited admission for two adults
- Two membership cards
- Two one-time guest passes
- 10% gift shop discount
Family — $65 per year
- Unlimited admission for two adults and three children
- Two membership cards
- Three one-time guest passes
- 20% gift shop discount
Donor Memberships
Donor Memberships include everything in a Family Membership, plus the recognition and benefits below.
Friend — $100 annual gift
- Two one-time guest passes
- Recognition in the Friends’ Annual Report
Associate — $250 annual gift
- Two one-time guest passes
- VIP tour of the Gardens
- Recognition in the Friends’ Annual Report
Affiliate — $500 annual gift
- Two one-time guest passes
- VIP tour of the Gardens
- Recognition in the Friends’ Annual Report
SEEDS — $1,000 or more
- Seven one-time guest passes
- VIP tour of the Gardens
- Recognition in the Friends’ Annual Report
- Recognition on the Donor Wall in the Education and Visitor Center
- Invitation to the annual Donor Appreciation Event
Before You Join
Your membership card arrives by mail. Please allow up to two weeks from purchase for your membership packet to arrive.
Need to visit sooner? Please email us at info@fbbg.org or call 414-525-5653.
Giving a membership as a gift? You can do that on the membership form — just check the gift box and enter the recipient’s details.
Adding a donation. The form also lets you add a donation on top of your membership, and offers the option to cover the 3% credit card processing fee so more of your gift reaches the Gardens.
Using Your Reciprocal Admission
Present your current FBBG membership card at the admissions counter or gift shop to receive the benefits listed for that garden.
Each membership card will only admit the individual(s) whose name is listed on the card. In the case of a family, couple, or household membership card that does not list individual names, the garden must extend the benefits to at least two of the members. Extending benefits to more than two individuals is at the individual garden’s discretion. Some gardens may require photo ID.
Full details: American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program
Prefer to Join by Mail?
You can join or renew by mail instead. Download and print the membership application, fill it in, and send it to us.
Questions? Call (414) 525-5653 or email info@fbbg.org. We’re glad to help.
Questions? Call (414) 525-5653 or email info@fbbg.org. We’re glad to help.