Join or renew in minutes when you visit the Garden, or online at lewisginter.org/visit/membership. Renewing members also have the option to mail in payment with their renewal form (look for your renewal notice 60 days before your membership expires).

Purchase or renew a Gift Membership

Yes! We can apply your admission tickets up to the number of people that will be covered by your membership. For example, if you would like the Family membership to cover you, your spouse, and two children, we can apply your two adult tickets and two child tickets.

Please note that you may only apply your admission tickets towards a membership on site, on the day of your visit.

All memberships are good for 12 months.

If you renew before your current membership expires, your expiration date will be extended for 12 months and you will not lose any time on your current membership.

If you join or renew at the Garden, membership cards will be provided to you at that time. Memberships purchased online or renewed through the mail generally arrive within 7 – 10 business days.

You can use your membership even if your cards haven’t arrived yet! Just provide a photo ID and your confirmation email when you check in and Visitors Center staff will be glad to assist you.

Discounts are available for the following:

• Seniors (ages 65 and over)
• Current full-time teachers (Includes Pre-K through high school teachers, university professors, and home educators authorized by a county superintendent)
• Active and retired military
• Out-of-town residents (Must be outside a 50-mile radius of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden)

Individual            $75
Dual                       $95
Family                   $115
Friends                 $195

First of all, thank you! Donations to the Garden are an important part of how we continue to live our mission. If you choose to donate your discount, the tax-deductible funds will be directed to our Annual Fund.

No, memberships and gifts of membership are nonrefundable. If you are unable to use your gift of membership please contact us at [email protected].

No, a secondary member is not required. If you only list yourself, you will receive one card and you can bring a guest with you each time you visit. If you list two names, both members will receive a card. If both named members are visiting with guests, you must provide guest passes for your guests or purchase admission tickets.

A Friends membership is for 4 adults (one of whom must be named) and 8 children under the age of 18.

A Family membership is for 2 adults (one of whom must be named) and 6 children under the age of 18.

Children ages 2 and under receive free admission to the Garden.

Memberships are designed to cover one family in the same household. Groups or organizations (such as scout groups, schools, etc.) are not included.

Memberships at the GardenKeeper (beginning at $500) and Conservatory Circle (beginning at $5,000) levels allow a deeper level of engagement and provide necessary financial support for the Garden’s educational mission. In addition to admission benefits for 6 adults and 10 children, members receive invitations to exclusive Garden events throughout the year and recognition in the Garden’s Annual Report.

Please visit our website to learn more about donating to our annual fund.

If you have a Family or higher membership level, your caregiver may accompany your children in place of the adult(s) named on the membership. Just give your membership card to the caregiver.

Caregivers cannot visit the Garden without the member’s children unless they are named as a secondary membership on your membership.

Member for a Day passes are good for one-time use, and are valid during our normal operating hours, including Flowers After 5 and Fidos After 5. Member for a Day passes do not expire.

Member for a Day passes are not valid for special ticketed events including Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights.

You may also give your Member for a Day passes away as gifts. You do not have to be present for the recipient to redeem them.

Member for a Day passes may also be declined in order to receive full tax deductibility.

Please note that Student memberships do not come with Member for a Day passes.

Member for a Day passes are not replaceable if lost.

Yes, you must have the physical pass with you to redeem them. We do not track whether your passes have been used.

Lost cards are replaced upon request at the front desk.

Yes! Lewis Ginter participates in the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program, visit their website to see the list of 300+ botanical gardens and arboreta who participate.

Yes! Your member benefits can be used right away. See our full course offerings selection and register for a class.

Claim your free subscription at publicgardensmagoffer.com. Just enter your name, mailing address and member garden (“Lewis Ginter BG”). This benefit is offered by the American Horticultural Society. Renewing members can renew their magazine subscription each year as long as the AHS continues to offer this benefit.

On-site, Garden staff can remind you of your expiration date when you check in at the desk. You may also contact Membership Services at 804.551.3538 or [email protected].

A link to a printable gift announcement will be included in your confirmation e-mail so you can let your recipient know of your gift. Permanent membership cards and materials will be mailed to the recipient’s address within 7 – 10 business days.

Yes, we offer a flexible start date when you purchase a gift card voucher. The gift card voucher is a gift certificate for membership that can be activated any time within one year of purchase. Purchase a gift card in the Robins Visitors Center.

Yes, if the recipient is eligible for a discount you can purchase your gift of membership at a discounted rate. Discounts are available for the following:

• Seniors (ages 65 and over)
• Current full-time teachers (Includes Pre-K through high school teachers, university professors, and home educators authorized by a county superintendent)
• Active and retired military
• Out of town residents (Must be outside a 50-mile radius of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden)