Gardens Members

Thank you for being a Gardens Member

As a member, you help bring our mission to life—connecting people to plants, the planet, and each other. We hope you’ll take advantage of your many benefits and visit the Gardens often throughout the year. Check this page for the latest perks, events, and surprises just for members.  

Not yet a member? Join or renew today

Visit as Often as You Like

See every bloom, every season. 

All members enjoy unlimited free admission with a guest to three remarkable gardens—the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden—all in the heart of Golden Gate Park. 

Garden Lover level and above includes complimentary guest passes you can share with family and friends for even more ways to explore together. 

You can access your digital membership card on your mobile device for quick entry.  

Prefer a physical card? Just email us at membership@gggp.org to request one. 

Discover More, Save More

Your membership unlocks a world of perks—at the Gardens, online, and beyond. 

Simply show your membership card for special perks. 

  • Members always receive a 10% discount at the Gardens’ Bookstore and Plant Shop. Additional discounts are available during bi-annual Member Shopping Days. 

Learn, Discuss, Explore

In addition to exclusive events we have planned for you, members enjoy free or discounted tickets to all Gardens’ programs, including.

Join us for:

  • Ask A Master Gardener – Weekly drop-ins for expert gardening advice 
  • Bean Sprouts Family Days – Botanical Garden’s “yes space” for kids. 
  • Birding in the Garden – Monthly walks for bird lovers of all levels 
  • Forest Bathing in the Garden – Monthly mindfulness walks in nature 
  • Guided Garden Tours – Weekly tours in both Botanical Garden and Japanese Tea Garden 
  • Sound Bath Experience – Monthly meditative evenings at the Conservatory 
  • Yoga in the Gardens – Monthly sessions, including after-hours yoga at the Conservatory 

Check out the full program listing to see what’s coming up next. 

Stop by the Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture at the Botanical Garden—a quiet haven for learning and expanding your plant knowledge, plus members enjoy full book borrowing privileges. 

Growing Together

You belong to a vibrant community who shares your love for plants, conservation, and the beauty of the Gardens. Whether you’re exploring, connecting with fellow garden lovers, or getting involved behind the scenes—you’re helping something beautiful grow. 

Looking to connect more deeply? Volunteer with us and be part of the work that sustains our Gardens.

Families can also subscribe to our Family Fun monthly newsletter to stay updated on the latest family-friendly programs and events. 

Discover More of the Gardens

Botanical Garden with Garden Explorer

Explore the over 8,000 plants in the Botanical Garden from anywhere. 

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Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture

Access over 7,000 eBooks that span all aspects of gardens and gardening. Members enjoy book borrowing privileges for both electronic and printed books.   

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Stories from the Gardens

Read about the stories behind the plants, people, and collections that make the Gardens a living museum. 

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Questions?

We’re always happy to hear from you. You can email membership@gggp.org or call 415-661-1316 ext. 302.