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Become a Member

Members Make the Mission Possible

Members are essential to the success of the Missouri Botanical Garden, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, and Shaw Nature Reserve. You make our mission possible.

To join, renew, or purchase a gift membership, select one of the links to the right.

Matching Gift Program
Many companies will match their employees contributions. Your membership impact and benefits can be increased with a matching gift. See the list of matching gift companies.

Membership Program Highlights

We are pleased to offer the following enhancements based on member requests and needs:

Military appreciation all year long: 20% off memberships with a military ID.
Individual membership for one adult.
More opportunities to enjoy the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden.
Membership level names that more accurately reflect benefits.
Admission for Garden Glow.

Review the membership levels, prices and benefits for details.

Membership Levels

$50 Individual membership benefits $70 Garden Senior membership benefits $75 Garden membership benefits $115 Friends and Family membership benefits $195 Festival membership benefits $350 Contributor membership benefits President's Society membership benefits Henry Shaw Society membership benefits Leadership Society membership benefits

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a 501(c)3 charity in good standing. Contributions to the Garden are fully tax-deductible. If you have questions regarding the Garden's membership program, please call (314) 577-5118 or email membership@mobot.org.

Note: Membership admission benefits do not apply to groups of any kind. Memberships are also not transferable. A cardholder must be present to take advantage of membership benefits.

Member Services

How can I become a member or renew my membership?How long is a membership valid?How do I receive a military discount?How do I give a gift membership?I want to renew online. How do I list the second cardholder on my membership?Does the second named cardholder on my membership have to be in my household?I accidentally paid for my membership twice. What should I do?Can I renew or upgrade my membership early?Can I automatically renew a membership? Is there a monthly giving option?My company has a matching gift program. Can I apply that to a membership?I'm a Garden volunteer. Do I receive a complimentary membership?When do I receive my new membership cards?How do I get a replacement membership card?Can a friend or family member use my membership card? How do I update my membership information?

Member Benefits

As a member, what’s the best way to enter the Garden?How many people does my membership admit per day?I want to visit the Children's Garden or ride the tram. What do I do?What are reciprocal membership privileges? Is there a list of participating gardens? Does membership include free tickets to Garden Glow? What about other events?I am trying to purchase Garden Glow tickets online. How do I access discounted member pricing?I am a Festival-level member. How do I reserve my free tickets to Garden Glow?

Join or Renew Your Membership

Members make our mission possible. Thank you for your membership!

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Member Events

Looking for fun family activities or a night out? We have you covered with members-only events through the year. And members receive special pricing to all Garden events.

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Take a Class

The Garden offers classes on a variety of topics for adults, families and children. Learn more about photography, cooking, green living and of course, home gardening! Members always receive discounted pricing for classes.

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Help for the Home Gardener

The Garden is here to help if you have a specific home gardening question or if you are just looking for ideas to enhance your landscape. We offer seasonal gardening tips, keep a weekly blog about garden insights and much more.

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