A Red Butte Garden membership gives you the opportunity to experience every season uniquely, connect with nature in a rewarding way, and maybe attend a few concerts featuring world-renowned artists in the beautiful Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre.
Membership benefits include Garden admission for 12 months, access to member-only events, and free admission to public events and programs such as Family Fun Nights, Orchid and Bonsai Shows, art exhibits, and guided Garden tours.
Need the perfect gift for your favorite garden enthusiast? Share the beauty of the Garden through a Gift Membership at any level. Find your perfect fit below.
Please note: Garden Memberships are not refundable or transferable, and Membership does not guarantee concert ticket availability. For a complete list of membership policies, please refer to the Garden Policies section below:
Benefits of Garden Membership
A Year of Free Events and Programs
Garden Admission for 12 months and all four distinctive seasons *
Guided Complimentary & Specialty Tours of the Garden
Family Fun Night
Orchid & Bonsai Shows
Art Exhibits
Member-Only Day at the Annual Spring Plant Sale
Quarterly Newsletter and a monthly e-mail update of Garden events
*Unlimited Garden Admission does not include concerts or separately ticketed events.
A Year of Great Discounts
Up to 20% off adult education classes at Red Butte Garden
Seasonal Workshops
Horticulture and Gardening classes
University of Utah Continuing Education Lifelong Learning classes
Contact the membership department to learn how you can claim 20% off your catalog order.
The American Horticulture Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program offers free admission and/or additional benefits at 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands.
Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series exclusive early access and discounts for Garden-Flex level and above
Member Benefits are subject to change.
Please note that Garden Memberships are not refundable or transferable.
Garden Membership Policies
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Member events, programs, and discounts apply to cardholders only.
Cardholder must be present to receive benefits. Photo ID may be required.
Unlimited General Admission does not include concerts, Garden After Dark, or other separately ticketed events.
Only the Garden-Flex and Family-Flex membership levels allow a guest to be named as a cardholder. All other levels have set cardholder allowances.
You may apply same-day admission costs to the purchase of a membership. Offer is only available at the Visitor Center desk on the day that admission to the Garden was purchased.
Membership purchase does not guarantee Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series tickets or access to other ticketed events.
Only Garden-Flex Membership level and above receive member-rate concert tickets and access to Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
The American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program offers free admission and/or additional benefits at 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands. Institutions less than 90 miles away from Red Butte Garden or your residence are not included. Photo ID may be required for entry.
Member Benefits are subject to change without notice.
You may either have two cardholders and no guests, OR one cardholder and one guest of any age.
Access to Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase two discounted tickets per concert
Charitable gift amount: $60
Circle of Friends Membership
$80 - Great for the entertainer!
Member benefits for one individual
Garden admission for three guests
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase four discounted tickets per concert
Charitable gift amount: $5
Family Membership
$85 - Great for parents or grandparents!
Member benefits for two individuals
Garden admission for up to six children age 17 and under
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase four discounted tickets per concert
Charitable gift amount: $10
Family-Flex Membership
$110 - Great for parents and caretakers!
Member benefits for up to three individuals
You may have either three cardholders and no guests, OR two cardholders and one guest of any age.
Garden admission for up to six children age 17 and under
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase four discounted tickets per concert
Charitable gift amount: $5
Contributor Membership
$175 - Best Value!
Member benefits for two individuals
Garden admission for six guests
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase six discounted tickets per concert
Charitable gift amount: $75
Giving Circle Membership Levels
Forget-Me-Not Membership
$250
Member benefits for two individuals
Garden admission for up to eight guests
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase six discounted tickets per concert
Charitable gift amount: $175
Blazing Star Membership
$500
Member benefits for two individuals
Garden admission for eight guests
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase eight discounted tickets per concert
Garden tour with a Garden staff member
Charitable gift amount: $380
Avant Gardener Membership
$1000
Member benefits for two individuals
Garden admission for eight guests
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase eight discounted tickets per concert
Garden tour with the Garden's Executive Director
Charitable gift amount: $1000
Director's Club Membership
$2500
Member benefits for two individuals
Garden admission for eight guests
Access to the Garden Member Concert Series ticket presales.
This level may purchase eight discounted tickets per concert
Exclusive behind the scenes Garden tour with the Garden's Executive Director
Charitable gift amount: $2500
Corporate & Organization Memberships
Horticulture Therapy Pass
Red Butte Garden is a great place to host breakouts and meetings, or simply bring your employees to find a little peace of mind. Horticulture Therapy Passes are perfect for non-profits who frequent the Garden.
Did you know that many corporations offer employee giving programs where they match donations to Red Butte Garden? If you volunteer at the Garden, your company may also offer a volunteer grant program. To double the impact of your gift, check the University of Utah Office of Development website to see if your company offers a matching gift program or contact your employers' Human Resources Department.