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 (limit 9 guests per day)
- 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! All memberships include a digital membership card for each named member. Digital cards will be sent to the email address provided for the primary member, who can then share the digital card with additional members. Gift membership recipients will automatically receive an email with their digital card(s) with your optional gift message. To make other arrangements, or if you have any questions, please call Membership Services at (520) 689-4522.
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 Membership
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
- 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
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.)
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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Due to weather, we are closed for the remainder of the day. We hope to resume regular business hours tomorrow, November 2nd. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!
Barrel Cacti may be covered in spines, but that doesn`t stop it from being a vital food source for desert wildlife!
Bees, rodents, birds, javelina, beetles, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and jackrabbits all benefit from either its pollen, seeds, fruit, or even the plant itself.
No matter its size, shape, or number of spines, every desert plant has an import role to play in our ecosystem. 🌵
#barrelcactus #ferocactus #cactuslovers #cactuscollection #btarboretum #fishhookbarrel #desertplants
Spending time in nature is a great way to lift your spirit👻
Happy Halloween from all of us at Boyce Thompson Ar-boo-retum! We hope you have a safe (and candy-filled) evening.
#happyhalloween #getoutside #naturelovers #Halloween2026 #aznature #btarboretum #spookyseason #ghostsighting
Due to weather, Boo-tanical Bash has been cancelled.
We hope to see you another time! Until then, stay safe and stay spooky. 👻
If you`ve already purchased tickets for the event, please reach out to [email protected] and we`ll reschedule your ticket to another date.
#bootanicalbash #btarboretum
🌻Sometimes it`s easier to let gravity do the work!
By hanging upside down from stems, Lesser Goldfinches put themselves in the perfect position to catch falling seeds as they peck. This unique feeding behavior gives them a strong advantage, allowing them to reach seeds other birds can`t while saving time and energy.
#lessergoldfinch #goldfinch #birdadaptations #BirdFacts #birdlovers #natureeducation #sunflowers
🕷️🕸️The Arboretum is decorated for Halloween! And we have the funnel web spiders to thank for it.
If you see one of these funnels in our garden, take a peak inside! You might just see a little friend hidden within, waiting for it`s next meal.
#funnelwebspider #funnelweb #spiderweb #arizonaspider #happyhalloween #SpiderFacts #SpiderLovers
Sometimes we are so focused on looking ahead that we forget to pause and observe what`s right next to us. (Or in this case, directly below us!)
There`s wonder in big landscapes and beautiful scenery, but there can also be wonder in a tiny ant carrying something nearly twice its size. The strength and determination is inspiring.
What`s something small and beautiful you noticed today? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#insectlovers #desertinsects #AntLovers #antsofinstagram #entimology #buglovers
There is so much to discover on the Arboretum trails. Enhance your exploration by joining one of our walks or tours!
🛞Cart Tours: Every Thursday | 9:30 - 10:30 am (registration recommended!)
🐦Bird Walks: Every Wednesday | 8:15 - 9:30 am
🦋Butterfly Walk: Nov 14 | 9:30 - 10:30 am
🌲Arboretum Discovery Tours: November to March - Every Friday & Saturday | 10:00 - 11:00 am
🌵Wallace Garden Tours: November to February - Every Saturday | 9:00 - 10:00 am
View more events by clicking the link in our bio!
#naturetour #birdwalks #ButterflyWalk #birdnerds #naturelovers #NatureEducation #naturewalk #btarboretum #thingstodoaz #superioraz