Membership comes with lots of extra benefits and discounts!

Garden Membership Levels & Benefits

Your SGG membership OPENS DOORS at 320 horticultural institutions in 48 states and the District of Columbia, plus Canada and the Caribbean.


Every member enjoys:

  • FREE admission year-round
  • Discounted entrance to Hummingbird Banding event (September) and FREE monthly Bonsai work sessions (2nd Saturdays)
  • EARLY entrance to Spring Plant Sale (April), plus 10% discount on plants
  • Special ticket price for Members Only Evening with the Hummingbird Whisperer (August) (limited availability)
  • Discounted fees for select youth programs
  • 10% off in the Gift Shop
  • FREE subscription to Better Homes & Gardens° magazine
  • Reciprocal admission benefits through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program.

GARDEN MEMBER ($50)

  • Admission for Cardholder plus one guest – each visit
  • 4 one-time use guest admission passes to use or give away

FAMILY MEMBER ($75)

  • Admission for Cardholder plus one adult and up to 4 children or grandchildren (age 17 and below)
  • 8 one-time use guest admission passes to use or give away
  • NEW! Complimentary caregiver benefit
  • EARLY registration for special ticketed events
  • Discounted fee for youth programs
  • GREAT FAMILY VALUE: JOINT Membership at the Gardens and Southern Museum ($130)
  • Family Level Benefits at the Garden + the Southern Museum’s Family Level Benefits

SUPPORTING ($150)

  • Admission for Cardholder plus additional 4 guests
  • 12 one-time use guest admission passes to use or give away
  • NEW! Complimentary caregiver benefit
  • NEW! EARLY registration and complimentary tickets (up to 4) for special ticketed events

ASSOCIATE ($250)

  • Admission for Cardholder plus additional 4 guests
  • 12 one-time use guest admission passes to use or give away
  • Complimentary caregiver benefit
  • EARLY registration and complimentary tickets (up to 4) for special ticketed events
  • Complimentary tickets (2) for Members Only Evening with the Hummingbird Whisperer (limited availability; must be reserved)
  • More reciprocal admission benefits through the North American Reciprocal Museum Program

PATRON CIRCLE ($750)

  • Benefits listed for Associate Level, plus
  • Premium plant gift at the Spring Plant Sale
  • Complimentary tickets (2) to the Rose Garden Gala (May)

NEW BENEFIT for Associate Level and Patron Circle

Your SGG membership opens doors at 320 horticultural institutions, PLUS you’ll enjoy free or reduced admission at more than 1,100 art museums, historical institutions, children’s museums, and science & technology centers across the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Mexico!

If you have any questions about memberships or purchasing a gift membership, please call us at 770-919-0248 or email us.