Our Members Come First

At Norfolk Botanical Garden, our members are part of our Garden Family. Your support helps nurture a legacy of excellence in garden design, breathtaking displays, conservation and education. Thank you for growing with us. Take a moment to see what’s in bloom with our Current Horticulture Highlights!

Need to make changes to your address, email, or phone number on your member account? Please call 757-441-5830 ext. 334 or email our Membership Team for assistance.

Member Happenings

March 2026 Membership Swap

March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026

Norfolk Botanical Garden is partnering with the Virginia Zoo for a Membership Swap! Enjoy benefits throughout the month.

Cherry Blossom Scavenger Hunt

March 14, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Norfolk Botanical Garden invites you to enjoy our first-ever Cherry Blossom Scavenger Hunt! Running daily from March 14 through April 12, this activity takes you on a tour of the cherry trees located throughout the Garden.

Give Local 757

April 1, 2026 to May 5, 2026

Give Local 757 is an initiative of Peninsula Community Foundation which is a day of giving fueled by the power of social media and community collaboration. This year help support Norfolk Botanical Garden in fundraising for our Garden of Tomorrow project.

Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour

May 2 & 3, 2026 | 10am – 4pm

DreamWorks Animation and KidsGardening are launching Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour, a three-month program intertwining the wonder of the new Fairylandia setting featured in the hit Netflix series and the hands-on enrichment opportunities found at botanical gardens across the country. Gabby is stepping out of her dollhouse, and into the great outdoors!

Want more perks?

Morning Walks on us

NBG Members with Garden Patron Azalea, Rhododendron, Rose, or Magnolia level memberships get private, earlybird 8 am weekend access! Imagine having 175 acres to yourself as you start your day.

Early Garden Access Hours for Garden Patron Azalea, Rhododendron, Rose, and Magnolia level memberships

Saturday | 8-9 am

Sunday | 8-9 am

Even EARLY ACCESS on Select Holidays

VISIT MORE, SPEND LESS!

Garden Family & Friends+

Unlock a world of culture with our newest membership level! Garden Family & Friends+ members and above now enjoy access to over 1,400 museums, historical sites, and botanical gardens through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association. Join or Upgrade your membership today and start exploring!

Member Resources

Garden Members have access to a wide range of amazing benefits. From exclusive discounts at the Garden Gift Shop to member-only plant sale days, your membership is packed with perks. You’ll also enjoy free or discounted access to gardens across the country through our reciprocal admission program. Let us help you make the most of everything your membership has to offer!

Daily Garden Access

Year-round daytime admission to the Garden.

Travel to other gardens

Reduced or FREE admission at over 360+ botanical gardens through the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Network

Sunday Dog Days

FREE admission for all fidos on Sunday Dog Days

Exclusive Discounts

Discounts at the Garden’s Gift Shop and annual Spring & Fall Plant Sales.

Come take a class

Discounted rates on Adult & Youth NBG educational classes (school programs not included).

Member Magazine

Subscription to our DIG & GROW member magazine and annual report.

not a member yet? come join our family today!

Still have questions?

Visit our FAQ page, email membership@nbgs.org or call 757-441-5830 ext. 334.