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

Guests who purchase admission tickets receive 15% off their membership purchase if they sign up in-person on the same day as their 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 are a renewing member, your digital membership card will automatically update with your new expiration date at the start of your next membership cycle.

If you are a new member, your digital membership card will arrive by email in 7-10 business days after you sign up.

You can use your membership even if your card hasn’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                       $105
Family                   $130
Friends                 $205

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 list two names, both names will show on your membership card and the second cardholder is able to visit on their own and use the membership. 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 3 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 Garden Keeper (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 are not valid for special ticketed events including Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights.

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

As of March of 2024, member for a day passes are tracked electronically. Each time you renew your membership, you receive 2 electronic guest passes on your record that can be redeemed for general admission. You can redeem your passes in-person, and you may also select 'Member Guest Pass' tickets online for general admission if you'd prefer to get tickets in advance.

Physical member for a day passes from previous years do not expire. Electronic member for a day passes last until the end of your membership cycle.

Physical Member for a Day passes from previous years are not replaceable if lost.

If you have physical member for a day passes from years past, you must have them with you to redeem them.

To redeem our current electronically-tracked member for a day passes, please let our Guest Services staff know you would like to redeem your passes when you are checking in at the Garden.

In the spring of 2024, we adapted digital membership cards for all our current members! Current members were emailed their digital cards on April 17, 2024, and new members receive their digital cards by email 7-10 business days after joining.

If you requested a physical card and need to replace it, please contact [email protected] or 804.551.3538 to request a replacement card.

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.

Be sure to login or create your online account using the email address on file with your membership so you can access our special member prices for classes. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

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].

If you request to activate your gift of membership immediately upon purchase, please allow 7-10 business days for your recipient to receive a notification email of their membership. In the meantime, you are welcome to share your membership confirmation email with them.

If you request to receive a membership gift certificate, the certificate will be emailed to you within 2 business days of your purchase. Once you receive the certificate, you can share that with your recipient.

Membership gift certificates allow a flexible start date and are available for purchase online only. The membership gift certificate will be emailed to you within 2 business days of your purchase and your recipient has 1 full year to fill out and return the certificate to activate their membership. Once activated, the membership is good for one full year.

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)