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! 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. All membership levels are available as gifts.
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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Seeing an Easter Lily Cactus bloom is a very special experience. The flowers are large and showy, a beautiful thing to observe, but are only open for a single night. They demonstrate that even if something is temporary, it doesn`t make it any less meaningful.
#easterlilycactus #cactusbloom #desertblooms #cactuslovers #aznature #plantlovers #plantfacts
Our hours are changing! From October to April we will be open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Last admission at 4:00 pm.
The cooler weather also means there`s more fun to be had at the Arboretum! Join us for:
🍃Family Workshops
🍃 Weekly walks and tours
🍃Outdoor Yoga and Forest Bathing
🍃 Watercolor and Photography classes
🍃And more!
Check out our events calendar to see all we have planned. See the link in our bio!
#winterhours #thingstodoaz #visitsuperior #visitphoenix #visitmesa #familyactivities #outdooractivites #btarboretum
Want to see the coatis? They`ve been spotted every day this week, so now`s a great time to stop by!
While a coati sighting is never guaranteed, the best place to look for them is in the Canyon Region in the early mornings. They love climbing trees in search of a good snack, or snuffling on the ground for dropped fruit. Keep an eye out as you explore our trails, and maybe you`ll see one exploring right along with you.
If you get any good photos, tag us in your post! We can never get enough cute coati pics.
#coati #coatimundi #WildlifeSighting #arizonawildlife #desertlife #btarboretum
Golf Cart Tours are back!
📅October 2026 – April 2027
🕤 Every Thursday | 9:30 – 10:30 am
Explore the Arboretum with our Docents on a hour long golf cart tour! Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens have to offer.
Cart tours are limited to 5 guests per tour. Due to limited space pre-registration is highly recommended. Purchase your tickets at our Welcome Center Gift Shop or online at btarboretum.org/event
#golfcarttour #OutdoorAdventure #btarboretum #VisitSuperior #ThingsToDoAZ #naturelovers
Not all cardinals are red!
This is a juvenile Northern Cardinal, and you can see their adult plumage hasn`t quite come in yet. As they get older, their beaks will turn from dark gray to an orange-red. The female`s feathers stay brown, with hints of red in the wings, tails, and crests, but the males turn into the vibrant red we all know so well!
The cardinals love exploring the gardens. When you visit us next, keep an eye out for our feathery friends! And don`t forget to tag us in any photos you post.
#azbirding #birdlovers #northerncardinal #juvenilebirds #DesertWildlife #arizonabirds
Have you started your fall garden yet? While the weather is still hot, you can start by growing these seeds indoors:
🪴Napa Cabbage
🪴Texas Grano Onion
🪴Kale
🪴Broccoli
Once they`ve grown big enough, and the weather gets cooler, you can transport them to your outdoor garden.
In need of new plants? Stop by our plant sale happening October 17 - November 1st! Members get 20% off AND early access on October 16. Sign up to become a member today to save time in line! Link in bio.
#gardeninspiration #gardeningtips #fallplantsale #fallgarden #gardenlovers #arizonagarden
Are you a local vendor looking to get involved in community events? We`d love to have you at Boyce Thompson Arboretum!
Join us for one of our upcoming events:
🎄Holiday Hangout | December 5 & 6
🐾Tails & Trails | February 20
🍷Flavor of Arizona | April 3 & 4
As a vendor, you`ll receive valuable exposure for your business, meet consumers who are interested in supporting local businesses, and network with vendors like yourself from all over the state.
Interested in applying? Dm us today!
#arizonavendors #localvendors #vendorswanted #CallForVendors #holidayevent #thingstodoaz #superiorarizona
Look at the long antennae on these bees! These are longhorn bees, and they`re key pollinators for sunflowers. 🌻We spotted this group hard at work in front of our Smith Greenhouse.
So... what do antennae actually do for bees? The answer is A LOT. Here are just some examples of what antennae do:
🐝 They act as scent receptors, helping bees find nectar sources.
🐝 They detect sound waves and wind vibrations, acting as a bee`s hearing source.
🐝 They pick up pheromones, allowing them to locate other bees when mating.
Their long antennae are not only adorable, they are essential to helping bees interact with the world around them.
#longhornbees #pollinators #sunflowers #beelovers #desertlife #naturelovers