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Memberships

Discover Something New with Every Visit

Join our Garden family and immerse yourself in the ever-changing tapestry of seasonal blooms, lush landscapes, and vibrant wildlife. As a member, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits all year long—plus the gratifying knowledge that your support helps preserve and enhance one of Fort Worth’s most cherished cultural destinations.

Exclusive Member Benefits for Every Level:

  • Year-Round Admission: Come as often as you like and watch the Garden transform through the seasons.
  • Members-Only Events: Experience special tours, behind-the-scenes access, and programs crafted just for you.
  • Early Entry at 7:00 a.m.: Beat the crowds and savor the tranquility before the Garden opens to the public.
  • Admission to 330+ Gardens Nationwide: Your membership travels with you, unlocking free or discounted entry at botanical gardens across the country.
  • Discounts on Events & Classes: Enrich your understanding of plants, gardening, and nature with member pricing on workshops and activities.
  • Plant Sale Discounts: Take home a piece of the Garden at a reduced cost—perfect for starting your own botanical oasis.
  • Digital Member ID Cards: Enjoy the convenience of instant digital access and optional physical cards.
  • And More! We’re always adding new ways for you to enjoy and connect with our Garden.
  • At higher membership levels (Supporter, Patron, Affiliate, and Sustainer), your contribution is partially tax-deductible, allowing you to invest in the Garden’s future while enjoying personal benefits. Memberships can also be funded through donor-advised funds if tangible benefits are declined. See our FAQs at the end of this page.

  • Unlock a world of green! Your Fort Worth Botanic Garden membership includes access to over 330 gardens nationwide through the American Horticulture Society’s reciprocal admission program. See participating gardens here.

  • Show your membership card—digital or printed—at Calloway’s Nursery and The Tree Place for special discounts on plants, garden décor, and more.

  • Instantly access your digital membership card and enjoy the convenience of one-time-use digital guest passes—perfect for sharing the Garden experience with friends and family. Click here for simple downloading instructions.

  • Current members can easily manage their account, renew memberships, and reserve event tickets or class registrations online. Access the Member Portal here and follow these step-by-step instructions for a seamless login experience.

FAQs

Have a specific question about memberships? Email us at membership@fwbg.org and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

  • After April 1, 2019 a separate membership to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and BRIT is necessary to gain Garden and BRIT benefits. If you want more information about your Society membership, contact the Fort Worth Botanical Society office at (817) 392-5548.

  • The Fort Worth Public Library offers passes to allow library users to visit the Fort Worth Botanic Garden at no charge. The passes can be checked out from a library for one week of free admission for two adults with children 17 and younger that reside in the same household. Contact your local Fort Worth Library for more information.

  • Some other garden memberships provide admission to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, but no discounts on events, gift shops, invites and other Fort Worth Botanic Garden member benefits apply.

  • The Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) is a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status.

    Memberships are partially tax-deductible at Supporter, Patron and Affiliate-level memberships. For Access to Affiliate, goods or services valued at $100.00 have been provided. The amount of the membership contribution in excess of the value of goods and services received is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

    If considering a grant from donor-advised funds to cover annual membership fees, a donor may either waive all tangible benefits or use a personal source to pay the entire membership value. Please consult your donor-advised fund manager, tax advisors, and/or legal counsel.

  • Access memberships are a $30 yearly membership available for recipients of Lonestar, SNAP, WIC, Medicaid or Museums4All. Benefits reflect the Family membership level. To become a member at the Access level, contact the membership office or visit the FWBG admissions desk.
  • Click here to access the member portal and login. For login help, click here or contact the membership office at membership@fwbg.org.

  • Digital guest passes are one-time use digital passes that can be redeemed at the admissions desk. These guest passes provide admission into the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, including the Japanese Garden. The number of digital guest passes provided on a membership varies by membership level.

  • As long as children 18 and under are visiting with one of the primary members on a Family to Affiliate level membership, they will not need a membership card to gain entry into the Garden. Please note children 15 and under require adult supervision. All children under 5 years old will be free regardless of membership.

  • You can add up to 2 named adults and children with a Family to Affiliate level membership if they haven’t been previously added. If names are already on the account, then the names cannot be changed while the membership is active.

  • No. You don’t have to provide all names, but the primary member must be listed at the time of purchase. If you choose to name the 2nd adult, that adult and primary member will receive membership cards. If no 2nd adult name is listed, only the primary member will receive a membership card. The number of total people admitted per visit for each membership level is as follows:

    • Access – Admits 2 adults and children per visit. Cardholder must be present.
    • Family – Admits 2 adults and children per visit. Cardholder must be present.
    • Supporter – Admits 2 adults and children per visit. Cardholder must be present.
    • Patron – Admits 3 adults and children per visit. Cardholder must be present.
    • Affiliate – Admits 4 adults and children per visit. Cardholder must be present.
  • No. Adults and/or children of your choosing can be on a membership together with one mailing and email address.

  • A membership is one full year.