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Membership Levels and Benefits
All members enjoy basic membership benefits which include: year-round free admission to the Garden, invitations to member-only events, free and discounted tickets to garden lectures and cultural programs, a complimentary Member Tea & Tour, and FREE admission to over 300 gardens throughout North America with the American Horticulture Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP). Associate, Guardian, Garden Fellow and Benefactor level members receive additional benefits including FREE admission to over 800 museums nation-wide through the North American Reciprocal Museums Program (NARM). Membership at any level supports the Garden's educational mission.
Your membership is tax deductible as permitted by law. Please consult your tax professional for more information.
- Invitations to student-only events
- Free admission to lectures and most programs
- 10% discount for Garden merchandise
- Ability to purchase reduced parking passes
- Invitations to member-only events
- 10% discount for Garden merchandise
- Reciprocal Admission to gardens across America through the American Horticulture Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP)
- All basic membership benefits for 2 adults
- Ability to purchase reduced parking passes
- Invitations to member-only events
- 10% discount for Garden merchandise
- Reciprocal Admission to gardens across America through the American Horticulture Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP)
- Garden logo pin to show your support
- FREE admission to over 800 museums nation-wide through the North American Reciprocal Museums Program (NARM). A complete list of partnered museums will be included in your membership packet.
- All basic membership benefits for 2 adults
- Ability to purchase reduced parking passes
- Invitations to member only events
- Early acces reservations to garden lectures and cultural programs
- 10% discount off Garden merchandise
- Reciprocal Admission to Gardens Across America through the American Horticulture Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP)
- Garden logo pin to show your support
- FREE admission to over 800 museums nation-wide through the North American Reciprocal Museums Program (NARM)
- Private behind the scenes tour of the Garden
- All basic membership benefits for 2 adults
- Ability to purhcase reduced parking passes
- Invitations to member only events
- Early access reservations to garden lectures and cultural programs
- 10% discount for Garden merchandise
- Reciprocal Admission to Gardens Across America through the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP)
- Garden logo pin to show your support
- FREE admission to over 800 museums nation-wide through the North American Reciprocal Museums Program (NARM)
- Private behind the scenes tour of the Garden
- Invitation to special "Fellow level only" events
- All basic membership benefits for 2 adults
- Free Parking
- Ability to purchase reduced parking passes
- Invitations to member-only events
- Early access reservations to garden lectures and cultural programs
- 10% discount for Garden merchandise
- Reciprocal Admission to Gardens Across America through the American Horticulture Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP)
- Garden logo pin to show your support
- FREE admission to over 800 museums nation-wide through the North American Reciprocal Museums Program (NARM)
- Private behind the scenes tour of the Garden
- Invitation to special "Fellow level only" events
- Early access to University and Garden special events
- All of the Benefactor Level benefits
- One catered lunch in the Garden for up to 8 people
- 2 tickets to one (fall or spring) Beach Culinary and Wine Excellence event
- All of the Benefactor Level benefits
- One catered lunch in the Garden for up to 8 people
- 2 tickets to both (fall & spring) Beach Culinary and Wine Excellence events
- No reservations needed! Special access badge allows anytime visits during Garden open hours
You can renew your Garden Membership online.
To upgrade your membership, please contact our office at (562)985-8420 or email JGcoordinators@csulb.edu
We have a variety of cultural, educational and entertaining member events all year long. There's something for everyone! Some examples of past activities include:
- Member Tea & Tour
- Seasonal Sekku Festivals
- Horticultural workshops
- Lectures and movie screenings
- Evening fundraising dinner
- Member Family Photo Shoots
- Members only koi feeding times
CSULB faculty and staff can pay for their Garden membership using the Beach Payroll Deduction program. Please contact Julie Wilson, the Campus Coordinator for the Support the Beach Payroll Deduction Program by telephone at (562) 985-8867.
Garden members enjoy the benefit of our reciprocal admissions partnership. Members of all levels receive free admission to over 300 gardens nation-wide through the American Horticulture Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) and members at the Associate level and above receive free admission to over 800 museums in North America through the North American Reciprocal Museums Program (NARM). See below for more information on both programs.
Find out how to utilize our reciprocal admissions benefits.
