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The Garden would not be what it is today without our Members. For one special week in November, we show our gratitude with events, discounts, and more!  

Missouri Botanical Garden members support one of the world’s leading botanical gardens and our groundbreaking scientific and conservation work around the globe. These generous Garden supporters are plant protectors and enable us to provide nature, discovery, and delight for a million visitors a year across three unique sites.  

From November 11–17, Members are invited to enjoy extra discounts, special events, and behind-the-scenes opportunities.  

Not a member? Member Appreciation Days is the perfect time to change that! Join, renew, or give the gift of membership November 11–17, and save 20%! 

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Save 20% on Membership November 11–17

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  

Apply the savings towards a new or renewed membership or the purchase of gift memberships for the holidays! Additional discounts do not apply. For more information, call (314) 577-5100.  

Explore Membership

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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.  

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Special Events


Member Speaker Series: Holiday Decorating 
Tuesday, November 12 
Two sessions offered: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Bayer Event Center 
Learn the latest tricks and trends to deck your halls inside and out for the holidays during this popular program. This year’s presenter will be Michael Schrader, Floral Director at Schnuck Markets, Inc., with pop-up shopping before and after each session. Free | registration required 

Register for 10 a.m. Register for 2 p.m.

 
Little Shop Around the Corner Member Open House 
Tuesday, November 12 | 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 save an extra 20% off on top of your regular member discount.  
 

Garden Glow Member Preview 
Presented by Wells Fargo 
Friday, November 15 | 5–9:30 p.m. 
Kick off the holiday season during the exclusive members-only opening of Garden Glow. See two million lights and unique installations amid the Garden’s iconic locations. Enjoy a special opening visit from Santa, photo opportunities, live music, and the Holiday Flower and Train Show in Emerson Conservatory. Advance tickets recommended; Garden Glow admission rates apply.  

Purchase Tickets

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Digging Deeper Member Tours

 

New for Member Appreciation Days this year, you are invited to take a tour of some of the Garden’s most special places and behind-the-scenes locations. Because of the limited capacity: 

  • Registration is limited to two people per member household. 
  • We ask that you register for only one tour during the week. 

All tours are $10 per person to attend. Advance registration is required, and space is limited.  
 

AVAILABLE TOURS

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Entomology Lab
Monday, November 11 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  
In addition to butterflies, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House hosts a diverse range of insects and arthropods, including cockroaches, scorpions, and beetles. Discover more about these fascinating creatures and the staff dedicated to their care on a tour of the Entomology Lab.

Register

 

The Herbarium 
Wednesday, November 13 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  
The Garden's Herbarium is one of the largest in the world, containing over 7 million specimens of dried, preserved specimens of plants. Go behind the scenes of the Herbarium and learn how plants are collected, preserved, databased, stored, and used for research. 

Register

 

Shaw Nature Reserve 
Thursday, November 14 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  
Get an inside look at Shaw Nature Reserve as it nears its 100th anniversary in 2025. Meet the leaders of the Nature Reserve’s restoration, horticulture, and education teams to learn about their current projects.  

Register

 

Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum 
Thursday, November 14 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  
Explore the history and highlights of the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum, including the current exhibition, Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World, with Museum Curator Nezka Pfeifer. 

Register

 

Garden Greenhouses 
Friday, November 15 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 
Join Derek Lyle, Nursery Senior Manager, for a behind-the-scenes look at our greenhouses located in the northwest corner of the Garden. Inside, our horticulturists care for thousands of plants used for display and research. 

Register

 

Peter H. Raven Library  
Saturday, November 16 | 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  
Join Library Director Doug Holland for a tour of one of the most comprehensive botanical libraries in the world, including the rare book collection.  

Register

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