Welcome to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and BRIT

Group discounts are available for general admission tickets. 20 or more tickets purchased in one transaction receive $2 off each ticket type. This is available both online and in-person.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden honors discounts are available only on our website. Third-party pricing and promotions will not be accepted. One discount per guest, not to be combined with other offers, excluding parking discounts and promotions.

The Garden works hard to enable individuals and families at all income levels can enjoy the Garden. The Garden also offers multiple free admission days every year.

• Lone Star Card Discounts: Individuals with SNAP/WIC receive discounted family membership ($30) and, through the Museums4All program, complimentary admission (adults and children under 15 free, same household, general admission only. Not applicable for special events).
• MusePass: Free family passes are available to check out in all City of Fort Worth public libraries with your valid Fort Worth Library card. Other municipal library cards are not accepted.
• Blue Star Program: Free admission between Armed Forces Day (May 18, 2024) and Labor Day (September 2, 2024) for active military personnel (with military ID) plus up to five family members.
• Veterans: Receive complimentary admission (with military ID) throughout the year. Does not apply to family members.
• Family Community Pass Program: 5,000 admission passes are distributed annually through nonprofits to provide to their clients, ensuring transportation is also available.
• Free After-Hour Family and Cultural Events: Offered quarterly.
• FWISD Students: Children under age 18 with FWISD school ID receive free admission from 3 to 6 pm every school day (not valid on summer vacation or school holidays/breaks).
• Teachers: All teachers can receive free general admission (other family members or guests excluded) with a school-issued ID from a public or private school. Not available to non-teaching FWISD staff.
• Free Admission Days: Offered quarterly, including:
  • First day of National Public Gardens week – Friday, May 10
  • Juneteenth – Wednesday, June 19
  • Hispanic Heritage Month – Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, October 27 (afternoon only – 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
  • Veteran’s Day – Monday, November 11
  • FWBG 90th Birthday – Wednesday, December 18

Membership makes it easy to visit benches in memory of friends or family members as often as you’d like. Special arrangements for free family visits on a limited basis can also be arranged by contacting the Garden Operation’s office.

Students on free and reduced lunches and classes from Title I schools may be eligible for free or reduced admission. FWISD classes also receive special discounts. Several options are available for school groups, including professionally-led science lessons in the Garden. Contact the education department for more information at education@brit.org.

The FWBG launched a tiered pricing program in January 2023. Admission fees remained flat for online/kiosk tickets to encourage advanced ticket purchases. When purchasing tickets in person, there is a higher fee for the personalized attention you receive during higher-attended days.

FWBG | BRIT volunteers do not have to pay to enter the Garden on the days they are volunteering.

No, Garden admission is included with the registration fee for the program.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden began charging admission fees to non-members on July 19, 2019 when a community-based, independent task force determined that a multifaceted approach (including bonds, philanthropy and increased generated revenue) was needed to meet the needs of the Garden and help it become a world-class nature destination.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden began charging admission fees to non-members on July 19, 2019.

No, general admission gives you access to the entire Garden. *Some exclusions may apply for special events and exhibits.

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.

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.