Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum Membership
Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum Membership
With over 700 acres of outdoor gardens, trails, nature preserves, children's areas, and the largest University-owned conservatory in the United States, Matthaei-Nichols has a wealth of opportunities and benefits for friends members. Plan to explore our trails, outdoor gardens, and conservatory with unlimited free parking at Matthaei. Be inspired by creative gardening ideas in our educational displays and member preview events. Learn a new skill or take a class with one or more of the many gardening, horticulture, or environmental groups that meet here throughout the year. Turn your yard into a botanic haven with special access to and discounts at our plants sales and Garden Store events. Receive benefits at our partner gardens and arboreta when traveling. Plan on coming back again and again – you'll love it here!
Select Your Membership Level
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Is this a Gift membership?
Memberships make great gifts! Please put the recipient's name, address, and email in the comments section of the checkout.
If you are a current member purchasing a membership for someone else, please contact the Membership team at 734-615-9475 or [email protected] to receive the member discount.
Membership Levels
Base Membership
Membership may be a tax-deductible contribution to The University of Michigan. Consult your tax advisor.
All memberships include:
- Free parking at Matthaei: Use the unique number on your membership card at the parking kiosks
- E-news and member guides
- Matching member benefits at over 300 gardens and arboreta nationwide (visit our membership website for a list of participating organizations)
- Exclusive member events and pre-sales: plant sale pre-sales and priority access for Shakespeare in the Arb tickets
- 10% discount at the Garden Store
- 10% discount at annual plant sales (and/or early access)
- 10% discount on gift memberships
- 10% discount at Old House Gardens Heirloom Bulbs of Ann Arbor
- Discounts on other event registrations throughout the year
University Student Membership - $10
Includes Base Membership benefits with one card. Student ID required.
Individual Membership - $45
Includes Base Membership benefits with one card. Discount available for active Matthaei-Nichols volunteers.
Dual / Couple Membership - $55
Includes Base Membership benefits with two cards. Up to two adults that reside within the same household can be listed on the membership cards. Discount available for active Matthaei-Nichols volunteers.
Household Membership - $75
Includes Base Membership benefits plus:
- Six free Youth and Family activity passes
Donor Circle - $100, $250, & $500
The Donor Circle includes the Sustaining, Sponsor, and Benefactor Memberships at $100, $250, and $500, respectively. All include Household Membership benefits plus:
- Exclusive invitations to: events and programs open to Donor Circle members only
- Cultural centers and museum access: Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) benefits at hundreds of partner museums and cultural centers
Director's Circle Membership - $1,000
Includes Donor Circle benefits plus:
- Behind-the-scenes access to our current and future projects, including lectures, programs, tours, and receptions
Questions?
Contact the Membership team at 734-615-9475
or email [email protected].
For further details, visit our membership page.
or email [email protected].
For further details, visit our membership page.