October – April: Open daily 8am – 5pm. Last admission 1 hour before closing.

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Join now to receive 10% off our most popular membership levels!

All Memberships Include

  • Unlimited annual admission
  • 10% discount on gift shop and plant purchases (or more depending on your level)
  • 20% discount on plants during Fall and Spring Plant Sales
  • Access to exclusive members-only events and members-only pricing for all ticketed events
  • Fun, friendly and timely e-newsletter
  • 20% discount on gift memberships (not available for purchase online)
  • Reciprocal Admission to 300+ gardens, arboreta and conservatories through the American Horticulture Society (AHS)
  • The satisfaction of knowing you’re contributing to an improved quality of life, increased science literacy, and enhanced appreciation for the natural world by students and visitors of all ages.

Membership Levels

Click to join or renew online, visit us in-person, or call Membership Services at (520) 689-4522 during regular business hours. Memberships purchased online will be processed and mailed within two weeks. To make other arrangements, or if you have any questions, please call Membership Services at (520) 689-4522. All membership levels are available as gifts.

For Individuals & Families

Memberships at these levels pay for themselves in 2 visits or fewer

Family Member

$99 $89.10
with promo code

Join or Renew
  • All standard benefits listed above
  • Unlimited annual admission for two cardholders
  • Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18

Friends & Family Member

$129 $116.10
with promo code

Join or Renew
  • Unlimited annual admission for two cardholders
  • Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
  • One additional accompanied adult guest on each admission

Enter promo code at checkout for discount.

Arboretum Patrons

For those who wish to dig a little deeper with additional opportunities and benefits

Boojum

$250 $225
with promo code

Join or Renew
  • Unlimited annual admission for three cardholders
  • Two additional accompanied adult guests on each admission
  • Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
  • Two complimentary single-use guest passes for sharing
  • 15% discount on gift shop and plant purchases
  • Recognition in annual report and website

Ocotillo

$500 $450
with promo code

Join or Renew
  • Unlimited annual admission for three cardholders
  • Two additional accompanied adult guests on each admission
  • Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
  • Four single-use guest passes for sharing
  • 15% discount on gift shop and plant purchases
  • Recognition in annual report and website

Yucca

$1000 $900
with promo code

Join or Renew
  • Unlimited annual admission for three cardholders
  • Two additional accompanied adult guests on each admission
  • Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
  • Six complimentary single-use guest passes for sharing
  • 15% discount on gift shop and plant purchases
  • Recognition in annual report and website

Enter promo code at checkout for discount.

Additional Membership Opportunities

Residents with an address in Superior or Top of the World receive 50% off any membership up to the $1,000 Yucca Patron level (not available for purchase online.)

Ask us about a Tail-Waggers Membership for your dog! Dogs are always free and included with admission, but now you can purchase a membership for your canine friend and directly support the care and maintenance of the Arboretum trails and dog relief stations. As a thank you, you will receive a commemorative card and bandanna for your dog (not available for purchase online.)

American Horticultural Society (AHS) Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP)

Boyce Thompson Arboretum Members are eligible for reciprocal admission to 360+ other gardens, arboreta, and conservatories through this program. Please refer to the AHS Reciprocal Garden Network Map for the most up-to-date list of participating institutions, guidelines, and exclusions: ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap/.

Per AHS RAP Guidelines:

  • Call your garden of interest before you plan your visit. Each garden has its own distinct admissions policies and hours of operation, which they may adjust for special events or exhibits.
  • Each membership card will only admit the individual whose name is listed on the membership card.

*This benefit is for free admission for Boyce Thompson Arboretum membership cardholders only, and does not count toward any additional guests, discounts, event tickets, parking,

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