Membership Central

Your membership support provides funding for plants, landscaping, community education programs, research and conservation efforts, and the enhancement our beautiful living collection. All members receive the following benefits:

• NEW - Subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine for a full Year!
  

• Admission to Selby Gardens all year-round and to over 200 reciprocal gardens in the US and Canada through the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program.* For a list of participating gardens, please click here.
• Free or discounted admission to several Special Events.
• Early admission and sneak peeks at Members' Day and Plant & Garden Festivals.
• Free plants distributed at our Annual Members' Day in November.
• 10% discount in The Garden Shops
• Discounts on Selby Gardens classes
• Free admission to Garden Music Series Concerts (March, April and May-nominal guest charge applies)
• Subscription to the Tropical Dispatch and E-Newsletter
• Use of Selby Gardens Library (by appointment)

Free or reduced admission to these local attractions during designated months:

• Bok Tower Gardens Free daily admission January 2012 (Does not apply to special events, group tours, exhibits or Pinewood House Tour and may not be combined with any other discounts.)
• Florida Aquarium Free daily admission for November 2012 (Does not include special events and does not cover parking fee. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.)
• Florida Holocaust Museum Free daily admissions for May 2012 and November 2012 (Does not include any major fundraising events during the day and may not be combined with any other discounts.)
• Great Explorations Children's Museum Free daily admission for August 2012
• G.WIZ Free daily admission for June & September 2012
• Historic Spanish Point  Free daily admission for May 2012
• MOSI -- Museum of Science and Industry Free admission to MOSI exhibit galleries for January 2012  and August 2012 (Does not include IMAX films, special engagements or rides. Parking fees apply. See MOSI website for details.)  Reciprocal membership will not be applicable on January 14, 15, & 16, 2012 during "Festival of Chocolate."
  
• Mote Aquarium   Free admission for September 2012 (members must present their current membership card and photo ID. Does not include discounts in the gift shops or diner. Parking is always free.)
  
• Pier Aquarium Museum Free admission for the month of July 2012 (Does not include special engagements.)
• Sarasota Film Society "BLACK & RED Gala" -  Gardens members may purchase tickets to this festive event held in the Great Room on January 28 at the Film Society member price – a $25 savings! Purchase

*Please contact participating organizations prior to your visit for specific details.

1. Buy Online - Convenient, Secure, and Fast
2. At our Welcome Center
3. Phone - (941)-366-5731 ext. 231
4. Mail - Print a gift membership application (below) and mail it: Selby Gardens Membership Dept., 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota Florida, 34236

A Selby Gardens membership is the perfect gift: it's like giving someone the gift of flowers for a whole year!  The recipient receives free admissions to the Gardens for an entire year, discounts in the shops and special events, and don't forget that you'll be giving them access to over 200 other gardens nationally and over a dozen local attractions.

The Process:

1. Visit the Welcome Center between 10 AM and 5 PM.
2. Contact the Membership Department via email or by phone (941)-366-5731 ext 231.
3. Mail in the gift membership form (see below).

Admission

Membership entitles you to admission to the Gardens year-‘round upon presentation of a valid Membership Card during normal Gardens hours (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).  

Membership Term

Membership is valid for one year from the date your application is processed. No refunds, extensions, or exchanges will be granted if you are for any reason unable to utilize your membership benefits.  In some cases, memberships are extended as a benefit (i.e. online purchases, etc.)

Refunds/Credits

If you have purchased regular-priced admission to the Gardens the same day you purchase a membership, the price of admission can be applied to the cost of a membership. At the Gardens Friend level, the cost of up to two (2) regular-priced admissions is applied. At the Gardens Family level and above, the cost of up to five (5) regular-priced admissions is applied.

The Gardens does not grant refunds once a membership has been activated.

Membership Cards

Memberships are not transferable. A second proof of identity may be requested at our front desk when entering the Gardens.

Memberships that include two persons will receive one Membership Card for each adult named on the membership. Children do not receive Membership Cards.

Lost, mishandled or stolen Membership Cards can be replaced upon request. There is a replacement fee of $5 for lost cards.

Membership Upgrades/Downgrades

If during the term of your active membership you wish to upgrade your level of membership, speak with a membership representative to arrange for payment of the difference between the two levels.  You may reach the membership office via email or (941) 366-5731, ext. 231.

The Gardens does not permit a member to downgrade to a lower level once the membership has been activated.

Membership Application Process

Please allow 10-14 days to receive your membership materials. The Gardens does send receipt confirmations when ordering online, but not for mail or phone orders or gifts. We will assume all proper membership materials have been received unless notified.  Please notify the membership office if you have not received your membership materials within three weeks.

Membership Renewals

Renewal letters are mailed two months prior to the expiration date of your membership, so there will be no gap in your membership privileges. Incentives are offered to renew early. If you renew before your membership expires, your membership will be extended for one year beyond the current expiration date.

You may renew your membership online, via mail, at the Welcome Center, or by phone through the Renewal Line at (941) 366-5731 ext. 231.

For security purposes, our membership office does not retain the financial information of its members on record. This information must be resubmitted with each renewal.

Temporary Membership Cards

You will receive a temporary membership card if you join or renew in person at the Gardens. Your permanent card(s) will be mailed to you within 10-14 days.  If you would like to use member benefits immediately, you may use your receipt.  Please visit the member benefits area to learn more.

Guest Passes

Guest passes are for one-time use only, for regular daytime admission to the Gardens. You do not need to accompany these guests to the Gardens.  Expired guest passes will not be honored and cannot be replaced.

Special events

Members receive free admission to selected special events, such as the Asian Cultural Festival, and discount pricing on admission to other events, such as Lights in Bloom. For the most up-to-date information, please check our website, email, or call us at (941) 366-5731 and listen for details.

Guests of members may be charged a nominal fee for special events.