Membership Matters! Boyce Thompson Arboretum partners with its members, volunteers and visitors to achieve its mission.
Membership fees support our educational programs for children and adults, as well as the Arboretum’s growth and development.
Please note effective August 1, 2025, we will no longer accept guest passes that do not have an expiration date.
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 - $5 admission discount for your guests
- Fun, friendly and timely e-newsletter
- 20% discount on gift memberships (not available for purchase online)
- Reciprocal Admission Reciprocal Admission to 300+ gardens, arboreta and conservatories through the American Horticulture Society (AHS) *Does not include Desert Botanical Garden or Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix
- 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. Purchase a membership when you visit the Arboretum and admission for two adults will be covered! 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
- All standard benefits listed above
- Unlimited annual admission for two cardholders
- All standard benefits listed above
- Unlimited annual admission for two cardholders
- Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
- Unlimited annual admission for two cardholders
- One additional accompanied adult guest on each admission
- Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
Arboretum Patrons
- 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
- 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
- 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
Champion Circle Memberships
Our premier annual giving program for those who seek to nurture the seed of philanthropy and make a significant impact
Click to join 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.
- Unlimited annual admission for four cardholders
- Six 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
- 20% discount on gift shop and plant purchases
- Recognition in annual report and website
- Dedicated phone line to assist with program registrations and event tickets
- Annual private tour with the Executive Director and key staff (upon request)
- Invitations to exclusive trips to other horticulture and cultural experiences
- 20% one-time yearly facility rental discount (upon request)
- Yearly consultation with Arboretum horticulturists via phone or email
- Unlimited annual admission for four cardholders
- Six additional accompanied adult guests on each admission
- Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
- Ten complimentary single-use guest passes for sharing
- 20% discount on gift shop and plant purchases
- Recognition in annual report and website
- Dedicated phone line to assist with program registrations and event tickets
- Annual private tour with the Executive Director and key staff (upon request)
- Invitations to exclusive trips to other horticulture and cultural experiences
- 20% one-time yearly facility rental discount (upon request)
- Yearly consultation with Arboretum horticulturists via phone or email
- Unlimited annual admission for four cardholders
- Unlimited number of accompanied adult guests on each admission (if more than 10 guests, please notify the Membership team at least day before arrival)
- Free admission for your children and grandchildren under age 18
- Ten complimentary single-use guest passes for sharing
- 20% discount on gift shop and plant purchases
- Recognition in annual report and website
- Dedicated phone line to assist with program registrations and event tickets
- Annual private tour with the Executive Director and key staff (upon request)
- Invitations to exclusive trips to other horticulture and cultural experiences
- 20% one-time yearly facility rental discount (upon request)
- Yearly consultation with Arboretum horticulturists via phone or email
- Yearly in-person consultation with Arboretum horticulturists
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 the AHS Local Visitor Exception, participating gardens that are located 90 miles or less from Boyce Thompson Arboretum do not apply. This includes the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden and Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden.
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, etc.
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Happy New Year!
We’re open today, 8 AM–5 PM (last admission 4 PM).
Start 2026 surrounded by nature. Get tickets at the link in bio.
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Make a trip to Boyce Thompson Arboretum part of your 2026 bucket list.
Plan your visit at the link in bio.
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a cherished place for so many, each with their own connection to its beauty and purpose. As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all we’ve accomplished together. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we are thrilled to share that we are 80% of the way to our calendar year-end goal!
We are deeply grateful for the incredible support that makes our work possible. If you haven’t made your year-end, tax-deductible gift yet, there’s still time to help us continue to preserve, inspire, and grow.
You can support the Arboretum at the link in bio.
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Start the year off right with a guided meditation walk through Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led on a 2-and-a-half hour walk through the century-old trees of the Arboretum with a series of guided “invitations”, closing with a tea ceremony.
Date: January 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am and 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Members: $32
Non-members: $40
Register for Forest Bathing at the link in bio.
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As 2025 comes to an end, we`re looking back at what a wonderful year it`s been. Take a look at some of our favorite Boyce Thompson Arboretum photos and memories from 2025.
What`s your favorite memory from the Arboretum?
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Calling all dog lovers and outdoor enthusiasts
Bring your furry friend and enjoy a fun-filled day at Tails & Trails, where adventure meets wagging tails. Don`t miss out on these activities:
- Dog adoptions with @pinalcountyanimalcontrol and @barbsdogrescue
- Docent lead dog hikes
- Pet-related vendors
- Food/Beverage Trucks
- Puppy Yoga (Pre-registration Required)
- Dog training workshop (Pre-registration Required)
Date: January 10, 2026
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Tails & Trails is free with admission! With additional items and activities available for purchase.
Special thanks to our event sponsor @evurgentpet
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Rainy days are some of the most beautiful Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
The last couple days brought some additional rain to our desert oasis. Winter rains are vital to the desert, replenishing water supplies and providing necessary resources for plants and wildlife.
Plan your next visit at the link in bio.
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From everyone here at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Happy Holidays!
Thank you for all of the support and love you have shown the Arboretum this past year. You have made 2025 truly amazing.
The Arboretum is closed today, but we will be back to welcome you tomorrow!
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