THE DAWES ARBORETUM

Membership Options


Through a membership with The Dawes Arboretum, you will be the first to know of Arboretum activities and enjoy free admission while also supporting our mission of enriching lives through the conservation of trees and nature.



Individual

$30 per year

Individual membership benefits for one member.

  • Free admission year-round
  • 15% discount at The Arboretum gift shop and plant sales
  • Member only e-newsletter
  • Invitation to member only events
  • Discounted programming
  • Free catch-and-release fishing at Dawes Lake
  • Discounts at select retailers
  • Reciprocal benefits at more than 300 gardens in North America
  • Admission discounts through the Columbus Member Advantage
  • Car magnet!

Duo

$50 per year

Enjoy The Arboretum with two named members. Basic membership benefits include:

  • Free admission year-round
  • 15% discount at The Arboretum gift shop and plant sales
  • Member only e-newsletter
  • Invitation to member only events
  • Discounted programming
  • Free catch-and-release fishing at Dawes Lake
  • Discounts at select retailers
  • Reciprocal benefits at more than 300 gardens in North America
  • Admission discounts through the Columbus Member Advantage
  • Car magnet!

Please note that memberships at this level are intended for adults. Please add child as +1.

*Beginning May 1, 2023, the Duo membership level will have two named members and will not offer a plus one guest.

Family Membership

$80 per year

Individual membership benefits for up to six family members, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren and/or nanny.

  • Free admission year-round
  • 15% discount at The Arboretum gift shop and plant sales
  • Member only e-newsletter
  • Invitation to member only events
  • Discounted programming
  • Free catch-and-release fishing at Dawes Lake
  • Discounts at select retailers
  • Reciprocal benefits at more than 300 gardens in North America
  • Admission discounts through the Columbus Member Advantage
  • Car magnet

Please note that Family memberships are intended for families only. Organizations, clubs and businesses that are interested in membership, please call 740.323.2355.

Family Plus

$125 per year

Individual membership benefits for up to eight family members, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren and/or nanny.

  • Free admission year-round
  • 15% discount at The Arboretum gift shop and plant sales
  • Member only e-newsletter
  • Invitation to member only events
  • Discounted programming
  • Free catch-and-release fishing at Dawes Lake
  • Discounts at select retailers
  • Reciprocal benefits at more than 300 gardens in North America
  • Admission discounts through the Columbus Member Advantage
  • Car magnet

Please note that Family memberships are intended for families only. Organizations, clubs and businesses that are interested in membership, please call 740.323.2355.

Patron Member Options

Buckeye

$175 per year

Benefits for up to ten family members, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren and/or nanny, plus:

  • One free plant at the Spring Plant Sale
  • An invitation to the Spring Plant Sale Preview
  • Car magnet
  • 50% guest admission for 2 guests
  • Tote bag

Beech

$300 per year

Buckeye level benefits, plus:

  • Recognition in and a copy of The Arboretum’s annual report
  • 50% guest admission for 4 guests
  • Car magnet
  • Tote bag
  • Wall calendar
  • Exclusive previews and events

Sycamore

$550 per year

Beech level benefits, plus:

  • Specialty gift item
  • 50% guest admission for 6 guests

Bur Oak

$1,200 per year

Sycamore level benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to an annual dinner with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees
  • Annual private tour
  • 50% guest admission for 10 guests

Partner Specials

For reciprocal membership benefits offered to our members through the American Horticultural Society, please visit the American Horticultural Society.

View the businesses that offer an admission discount to our members through the Columbus Member Advantage.

View businesses that offer discounts to The Dawes Arboretum Members.

Other Membership Options

Chestnut Club

Please call for pricing

Organizations fall into a special category of membership. For more information, contact the Advancement Department.

Recurring Membership

Please call for pricing

Pay your Beech and higher level membership dues in convenient monthly installments (via credit card only). Please contact the Advancement team for more information and pricing. If you are currently a recurring member and would like to cancel your membership, please call 740.323.2355 or email us at membership@dawesarb.org.

Something for everyone. Individual or family. Beautiful fall foliage and currently a scarecrow contest on display. Oh and enchanting wind sculptures on display. Nice!
The Dawes Arboretum
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2020-10-13T14:49:37-04:00
Something for everyone. Individual or family. Beautiful fall foliage and currently a scarecrow contest on display. Oh and enchanting wind sculptures on display. Nice!
Such a beautiful place around fall time!! Gives you something different to do!!
The Dawes Arboretum
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2020-10-13T14:59:25-04:00
Such a beautiful place around fall time!! Gives you something different to do!!
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The Dawes Arboretum