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The Missouri Botanical Garden wouldn’t be what it is today without you—our incredible members. Your support helps our gardens bloom brighter, our programs reach further, and our mission thrive all year long. To show our gratitude, we’re dedicating a whole week just to you! 

During Member Appreciation Days, you’ll enjoy exclusive events, extra discounts, and insider perks designed to celebrate the vital role you play at the Garden. Best of all, new, renewing, and gift memberships are 20% off—just once a year! 

Not a member yet? Mark your calendar—Member Appreciation Days is the perfect time to join and experience all the benefits while saving 20%. 

This is our chance to say thank you for everything you make possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

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Save 20% on Membership November 10–16

Save 20% on general levels of membership, with these great benefits and more:  

  • Free daily admission at the Garden, Butterfly House, and Shaw Nature Reserve 
  • $5 off Garden Glow tickets (or six FREE tickets at the Festival level!)  
  • Discounts on shopping, classes, Garden festivals, and special events 
  • Invitations to members-only events like the Members Speaker Series  
  • Reciprocal admission and benefits at 325+ other gardens  

 

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Shopping and Dining Discounts


Garden Gate Shop Double Days 
Members at the Individual through Friends and Family levels receive an extra 10% off regular-priced purchases—for a total of 20% off! Members at the Festival level and higher who always receive 20% off get double punches on their punch card all week long.  
 
Shaw Nature Reserve Gift Shop 
Save an extra 10% off your regular member discount at the Shaw Nature Reserve Gift Shop, located in the Visitor Center.     

Sassafras Restaurant and Bellwether Café  
Show your membership card at the Garden’s Sassafras Restaurant and Bellwether Café for 10% off your order.  

Neighborhood Partners Sale (new in 2025!)  

A select group of generous retailers and restaurants near the Garden is joining Member Appreciation Days by offering 10% off purchases for current Garden members who show their MBG member card.  While you visit the Garden for all the Member Appreciation Days fun, stop by and support these local businesses that make our neighborhood thrive!  

List of participating businesses coming soon.  

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Special Events

Join us during Member Appreciation Days for these exclusive Member events. Please note registration details below.


Member Speaker Series: A Conversation with Dr. Lúcia Lohmann
Monday, November 10 | 2 p.m.  
Bayer Event Center | Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center 
Join us for a special installment of the Member Speaker Series as we welcome Dr. Lúcia Lohmann, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s eighth President—and the first woman to hold the position. Get to know Dr. Lohmann as she shares a bit about her journey, what drew her to the Garden (and back again!), and some of the surprises and inspirations she’s discovered during her first year as the Garden’s leader. Free for members; registration required.  

Register

 
Little Shop Around the Corner Member Open House 
Monday, November 10 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.  
Stop by the Little Shop Around the Corner located near the Garden at 4474 Castleman Avenue for shopping and light refreshments, plus an extra 20% off all purchases on top of your regular member discount.  
 

2025 Holiday Wreath Display Debut
On view starting Monday, November 10 
Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center
A favorite holiday tradition at the Garden! Our Members’ Board enlists ten of the area’s finest florists to create stunning holiday wreaths for display and purchase through a silent auction that kicks off on November 10 and lasts through January 3. Proceeds benefit the Henry Shaw Fund.  
 

Garden Glow Member Preview 
Presented by Edward Jones
Friday, November 14 | 5–9:30 p.m.  Kick off the holiday season during the exclusive members-only opening of Garden Glow! See two million lights, the season’s new light installations, and your returning favorites! Enjoy a special opening visit from Santa, photo opportunities, live music, and more! Advance tickets recommended; Garden Glow admission rates apply.  

Reserve Tickets


Guided Walking Tours 
Offered daily at 11 a.m.  
Depart from the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center  
Explore the Garden's history, plants, and seasonal highlights with a Garden Docent on these drop-in walking tours. Free; no registration required.  

 

For more information about these events, please contact the Membership team at (314) 577-5100. 

Contact the Membership Team

The membership team is here to help you make the most of Member Appreciation Days and your entire Garden experience. Contact us at (314) 577-5100 during regular Garden hours or email membership@mobot.org.  

“To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment in order to preserve and enrich life”
—mission of the Missouri Botanical Garden