Membership
Membership Benefits & Levels
We warmly invite you to join in the fun, the action and the beauty. With your Meijer Gardens membership you can enjoy exclusive parties, valuable discounts, private exhibition previews, guided member trips and reciprocal benefits to over 200 other gardens nationwide. Meijer Gardens is refreshed with every season of the year, always growing and always becoming a richer experience.
The benefits of membership at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park...
- Free admission for one full year (including our famous Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition, the Lena Meijer Children's Garden, Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World, and other various exhibitions throughout the year).
- 10% Discount in the gift shop
- Discount and presale for amphitheater concert series tickets
- Discount and pre-registration for classes and workshops
- Subscription to our quarterly Seasons magazine that provides insight on our exhibitions, articles on Gardens features, and class and event listings
- Invitations to Members-Only events
- Reciprocal privileges with the American Horticultural Society at other gardens, arboreta, and conservatories nationwide PDF of reciprocal organizations
Should you have any other questions about membership please contact the Membership office at 616-977-7689 or .
General Membership Levels |
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Membership Type |
Description |
Fee |
| Student | One student with valid ID. | $25 |
| Student Add-A-Guest | One student with valid ID and one guest per visit. | $50 |
| Individual | One adult | $40 |
| Individual Add- A-Guest |
One adult and one guest per visit. | $65 |
| Dual | Two adults residing in the same household. | $65 |
| Dual Add-A-Guest | Two adults residing in the same household and one guest per visit. | $90 |
| Family | One or two adults and children 18 and under, all residing in the same household. |
$75 |
| Family Add-A-Guest | One or two adults and children 18 and under, all residing in the same household and one guest per visit. |
$100 |
| Grandparent | One or two adults residing in the same household and grandchildren 18 and under. | $75 |
| Grandparent Add- A-Guest |
One or two adults residing in the same household and grandchildren 18 and under and one guest per visit. | $100 |
| Add-A-Guest | The Add-A-Guest offers free admission for one guest per visit when added to any General Membership Level. A member named on the membership card must accompany the free guest. | |
Active Military |
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Membership Type |
Description |
Fee |
| One Adult | $25* | |
| Dual | Two adults residing in the same household. | $50* |
| Family | One or two adults and children 18 and under, all residing in the same household. | $60* |
| Add-A-Guest | The Add-A-Guest option offers free admission for one guest per visit when added to any of the levels above. A member named on the membership card must accompany the free guest. | $25* |
| * The following Active Military Membership Level prices are available to those serving in our armed forces. These memberships can be purchased at our front desk with a valid Military ID. | ||
Educational Memberships |
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Membership Type |
Description |
Fee |
| 25 Students | Per semester for a class of up to 25 students | $50 |
| 26-50 Students | Per semester for a class of 26-50 students | $100 |
| 51-100 Students | Per semester for a class of 51-100 students | $150 |
| 100 -150 Students | Per semester for a class of 100 -150 students | $200 |
| Benefits: Free general admission during regular business hours. Unlimited use of the Peter M. Wege reference library. | ||
| To Enroll: The class instructor must complete an application and include a current semester student roster (electronically in Excel is preferred) the instructor's name must be included on the roster. Please Note: Payment is due at the time the application is submitted. Memberships will not be processed until payment is received. Please call 616-977-7689 for more information. |
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Organizational Memberships |
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Membership Type |
Description |
Fee |
| 10 Guests | A total of up to 10 guests per visit | $50 |
| 20 Guests | A total of up to 20 guests per visit | $100 |
| Benefits: Unlimited admission for one year during normal operating hours. Free admission is extended exclusively to residents, aides, program participants and program staff. | ||
| To Enroll: A contact person from the organization must fill out an application form, attach proof of 501(c)(3) status and include payment. Please call 616-977-7689 for more information. |
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Special Membership Opportunities |
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Membership Type |
Description |
Fee |
| Contributor |
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$125 |
| Sustainer |
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$250 |
| Patron |
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$500 |
Botanic Society & Sculpture Society Memberships
The Botanic Society and Sculpture Society are communities of dedicated individuals whose support sustains Meijer Gardens' spectacular horticulture and temporary sculpture exhibitions. The contribution of your Society membership also helps to develop and feature exhibition-related programming.
Your generosity is rewarded with opportunities to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our exhibitions and seasonal displays, exclusive receptions, exhibition previews and special tours of our ever-changing landscapes. A Society membership enhances the beauty and stature of Meijer Gardens and helps bring joy to over 500,000 guests a year. Above all, there is the satisfaction of knowing that you have enriched the quality of life in our community by supporting one of the leading cultural destinations in the State of Michigan.
If you are someone who recognizes the importance of enriching our lives with the beauty of art and horticulture, please join our Botanic Society or Sculpture Society by making a gift at any of our levels of giving: $1,000, $1,500, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000. Following are benefits you may enjoy as a Society member:- Unlimited free admission to Meijer Gardens for you and up to six guests
- Complimentary tram privileges
- Invitations to exclusive events including previews of our exhibitions and lecture series
- Acknowledgement in the Meijer Gardens Annual Report
- A 10% discount at the Meijer Gardens Gift Shop
- Name recognition by gift level on either the Botanic Society or Sculpture Society lobby annual donor wall
Botanic Society
| Supporter | $1,000 |
| Ambassador | $1,500 |
| Guardian | $2,500 |
| Principal | $5,000 |
| Partner | $10,000 |
| Advocate | $25,000 - above |
Sculpture Society
| Supporter | $1,000 |
| Ambassador | $1,500 |
| Guardian | $2,500 |
| Principal | $5,000 |
| Partner | $10,000 |
| Advocate | $25,000 - above |
For questions or more information regarding the Society level memberships, please call 616-974-5258.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's federal tax id number is 38-2394044. Memberships are tax deductible to the fullest extent the law allows. Please call for details.
