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For Members

Members receive daytime admission to The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism for free every day! Advanced reservations are recommended, but not required. Reserve online.

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Member Appreciation Days

Thursday, March 6–Sunday, March 9; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gear up for four days of festivities in honor of you, our cherished Members! Join expert staff for exclusive talks and tours, or partake in pop-up experiences and activities—our thanks for your vital support of our mission to educate, conserve, and connect with nature.

On all four days, take advantage of extra discounts:

  • Free parking
  • 30% off at NYBG Shop
  • 15% off dining
  • Up to 4 half-price tickets for guests

Browse the full schedule of programs below.

Member Appreciation Days: Exclusive Tours & Programs

  • March 6; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    March 7; 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
    Mertz Library, 6th Floor
    Space is limited. Advance sign-up is required.

    As one of the world’s largest and most important botanical and horticultural research libraries, the Mertz Library holds over 12 million items. Join Stephen Sinon, William B. O’Connor Curator of Special Collections, Research and Archives, and explore the treasures within the rare books collection.

  • March 6; 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
    March 7; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    Space is limited. Advance sign-up is required.

    Ethnobotany is the study of human relationships to plants throughout history. Join our horticulture expert to delve into fascinating examples of ethnobotany in our tropical collections, from palm trees and orchids to vanilla and coffee. Learn about their uses as food, medicine, and protection, as well as their cultural significance to different groups around the world.

  • Steere Herbarium Tour: Spotlight on Women Botanists
    March 7; 2 to 3 p.m.
    Space is limited. Advance sign-up is required.

    The William and Lynda Steere Herbarium is the centerpiece of the Garden’s botanical research program. Get a special look at preservation techniques and behind-the-scenes operations with Herbarium staff. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ll also discuss fascinating specimens in our collection that highlight the historical contributions of women botanists.

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  • March 8; 1 to 3 p.m.
    Garden Terrace Room
    No advance sign-up required

    Take a break with warm drinks and refreshments. Browse books from the Mertz Library, make a craft, and chat with your fellow Members. While supplies last.

  • March 9; 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
    Meet at the Reflecting Pool
    No advance sign-up required

    Learn about the history and design of our garden collections, as well as the renowned women landscape architects behind them. Highlights include the Ladies’ Border (Ellen Biddle Shipman and Lynden B. Miller), Perennial Garden (Lynden B. Miller), and the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden (Beatrix Farrand).

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Helpful Exhibition Tips

  • Share The Orchid Show with friends and family by redeeming a guest pass, accepted at any ticketing booth every day.
  • Members can visit The Orchid Show multiple times throughout its run.
  • Get faster entry by reserving tickets in advance. For walk-up admission, present your Member ID card at any ticketing booth.

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