Garden Membership
Support McKee Botanical Garden and enjoy a year of natural beauty, inspiring exhibits, and family-friendly events. Explore 18 acres of lush landscapes, including one of the nation’s premier waterlily collections and the enchanting Children’s Garden. Membership includes access to special events, discounts, and reciprocal benefits at gardens nationwide—all while helping us fulfill our mission. Choose your level and join today!
Benefits Exclusively for Garden Members Include
- Daytime admission to the Garden and the Children’s Garden
- Garden Member Only invitations to select event previews
- 10% Discount at the Garden Café and Garden Gift & Book Shop
- Discounts on education programs for Adults & Children
- No-line access with advance discounted tickets purchased to JUNGLE LIGHTS
- Reciprocal benefits at AHS participating gardens nationwide
- Monthly e-newsletters and other member-only-eblasts
- Digital Garden Membership Card
- Recognition in McKee’s Annual Report
- Garden Membership tax deductible as provided by law
All memberships purchased, along with their associated benefits, before September 30, 2025, will remain valid and honored through the member’s renewal month.
To Join, Renew, or Give a Garden Gift Membership Today, Select the Desired Garden Membership Level Below:
Garden Individual - $60
All Garden Member Benefits for 1 (one) Adult
Member Adults are 17 plus and Member Children are 3 to 16
Children under 3 are free
Garden Duo - $75
All Garden Member Benefits for 1 (one) Adult and 1 (one) Guest
Member Adults are 17 plus and Member Children are 3 to 16
Children under 3 are free
Garden Family - $150
All Garden Member Benefits for 2 (two) Adults plus 4 (four) Children
Member Adults are 17 plus and Member Children are 3 to 16
Children under 3 are free
Garden Family & Friends - $250
Best Value
All Garden Member Benefits for 4 (four) Adults plus 6 (six) Children and 1 (one) Caregiver (in lieu of Primary Member).
Member Adults are 17 plus and Member Children are 3 to 16
Children under 3 are free
Garden Patron - $500
All Garden Member Benefits for 4 (four) Adults plus 6 (six) Children and 1 (one) Caregiver (in lieu of Primary Member), and 10 (ten) Complimentary One-time Use Guest Passes (not valid for Orchid Show, Jungle Lights, Car Show, Waterlily Festival and Group Tours).
Member Adults are 17 plus and Member Children are 3 to 16
Children under 3 are free
Garden Gatekeeper - $1,500+
All Garden Member Benefits for 8 (eight) Adults plus unlimited Children or Grandchildren ages 3 to 16. Unlimited Complimentary One-time Use Guest Passes (upon request and not valid for Orchid Show, Jungle Lights, Car Show, Waterlily Festival and Group Tours). Designated parking spots in central parking lot and seating at the Garden Café, complimentary invitations to Heritage and Signature Series events, and guided garden tours. Invitation to annual Welcome Back cocktail party in November.
The Gatekeeper Benefits listed under the Learn More tab are fine as they are written.
Garden Business Supporter - $1,000
Companies enjoy complimentary admission for 6 (six) Adults, 20 (twenty) Complimentary One-time Use Guest Passes to share with clients or colleagues (upon request and not valid for Orchid Show, Jungle Lights, Car Show, Waterlily Festival and Group Tours), access to the Garden’s one-of-a-kind architectural icons for scheduled (based on availability) business meetings and gatherings, and the opportunity to arrange private tours that inspire and delight. These benefits not only enrich workplace culture but also align your business with the preservation of a historic treasure that has captivated generations with its natural beauty and sense of wonder.
Membership Activation
McKee membership cards are now digital—easy to use and eco-friendly. After joining, you’ll receive instructions on how to download your card right to your device. Prefer a printed card? Stop by the Garden Gift & Book Shop on your next visit. If you forget your card, our admissions team can look up your membership with a photo ID.
Reciprocal Gardens
McKee is a proud member of the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Garden Network, giving you access to 300+ beautiful gardens across North America. Please note: reciprocity may not apply to other botanical gardens within 90 miles of McKee. We recommend contacting participating gardens in advance to confirm admission benefits.