Member Benefits
- FREE admission year-round
- 15% discount at The Arboretum gift shop and plant sales
- Access to member-only events
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 trees, nature and history. Explore membership levels and view our reciprocal membership benefits when you join The Dawes Arboretum.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Member only e-newsletter
- 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
- Magnet
Duo
$50
Benefits for two named members. Please note that memberships at this level are intended for adults.
Individual + 1
$65
Benefits for one named member plus one guest. Please note that memberships at this level are intended for adults.
Family
$80
Family membership benefits for up to four named members and any children or grandchildren under the age of 18.
Patron
Membership
Patron member options offer higher levels of exclusive benefits.
These member options support The Dawes Arboretum’s mission but more importantly allow for unique ways for you to connect with nature.
Buckeye
$150
Family membership benefits for up to four named members and all children or grandchildren under the age of 18 - plus:
- One free plant at the Spring Plant Sale
- An invitation to the Spring Plant Sale Preview
- Free tote bag
- Free admission for up to 4 guests
Beech
$300
Buckeye family membership benefits for up to four named members and all children or grandchildren under the age of 18 - plus:
- Recognition in and a copy of The Arboretum’s annual report
- Wall calendar
- Exclusive previews and events
- Free admission for up to 6 guests
Sycamore
$550
Beech family membership benefits for up to four named members and all children or grandchildren under the age of 18 - plus:
- Specialty gift item
- Free admission for up to 8 guests
Bur Oak
$1,200
Sycamore family membership benefits for up to four named members and all children or grandchildren under the age of 18 - plus:
- Invitation for two to the annual Bur Oak dinner with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees
- Annual private tour
- Free admission for up to 10 guests
Family Access Membership
Family Access membership is a reduced rate membership for families participating in SNAP, Ohio Directions, EBT, WIC, Medicaid, Molina and CareSource. With proof of participation in one of these programs, families can receive a family membership for $45. This membership receives all the same benefits as a family membership and will get up to four named members and all children or grandchildren under the age of 18 free admission to The Arboretum. Proof of participation in one of the above programs must be shown in person at The Arboretum in order to purchase or renew the membership.
Discounts
With proof of ID, seniors (60+), active military and educators can receive 10% off a membership. College students with a valid student email or ID can also receive 10% off a membership. Discounts can only be applied in person at The Arboretum. Patron level and Family Access memberships are not eligible for any discounts.
American Horticultural Society
For reciprocal membership benefits offered to our members through the American Horticultural Society, please visit the American Horticultural Society website.
Columbus Member Advantage
Discounts require that the customer present a current membership card from The Dawes Arboretum. Discounts are valid for individual and household memberships. While The Arboretum makes every effort to maintain current listings are subject to change without notice.
Dawes Arboretum members can enjoy $3 off general admission at the following institutions:
Columbus Metropolitan Club
- 1041 Dublin Road, Suite 103, Columbus, OH 43215
- 614.464.3220
- website
Columbus Museum of Art and the Pizzuti Collection
- 480 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
- 614.221.6801
- website
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- 4850 Powell Road, Powell, OH 43065
- 614.645.3400
- website
COSI (Center of Science and Industry)
- 333 West Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215
- 614.228.COSI
- website
Advance reservations required
Franklin Park Conservatory
- 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
- 614.715.8000
- website
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus
- 157 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
- 614.407.7721
- website
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
- 300 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
- 888.987.6866
- https://nationalvmm.org/
Ohio History Center
- I-71 & 17th Avenue (Exit 111), Columbus, OH 43211
- 614.297.2300
- website
Wexner Center for the Arts
- 1871 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210
- 614.292.3535
- website
The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology
- 55 S. 1st Street, Newark, OH 43055
- 740.349.9277
- website
Please note, Dawes Arboretum members receive a 50% discount to The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art and Technology and do not receive an additional discount as part of the Columbus Member Advantage Program.
The Dawes Arboretum would like to thank all of the generous partner companies providing discounts to our members and we hope our members will enjoy this benefit!
The Dawes Arboretum Member Discount Program
All discounts require that the customer present a current membership card from The Dawes Arboretum. Discounts are valid for individual and household memberships. Chestnut Club or organization memberships are honored at the discretion of the retailer. While The Arboretum makes every effort to maintain current listings, partner discounts are subject to change without notice.
deMonye’s Greenhouse, Inc.
- 2500 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219
- 614.252.6046
- website
- 10% discount, not valid on custom orders, sale items or specials.
Dill’s Greenhouse, Inc.
- 5800 Rager Road, Groveport, OH 43125
- 614.836.3700
- website
- 10% off regularly priced plant material.
EverestGear
- 117 North Prospect Street, Granville, OH 43023
- 740.587.1490
- website
- 20% off regularly priced items, in-store only.
Fisher’s Gardens
- 1540 Truro Avenue, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
- 614.861.5700
- website
- 10% off plant material. Fisher’s Gardens is open seasonally (March-October).
Garden Partners
- 6455 Blacks Road, Pataskala, OH 43062
- 614.374.0955
- website
- Free landscape evaluation with design plan and a 10% discount on installation.
Hope Timber Garden Center
- 2135 W. Main Street, Newark, OH 43055
- 740.522.6558
- website
- 10% discount, not valid on storage barns, landscape services or with any other discounts.
McCullough’s Tree Service
- Licking: 740.321.1080
- Muskingum: 740.454.1789
- Franklin & Delaware: 614.799.8733
- website
- $100 off any service – no stipulations!
Scioto Gardens
- 3351 S.R. 37 W., Delaware, OH 43015
- 740.363.8264
- website
- 10% off regularly priced plants.
Somerset Herbs Greenhouse & Farm
- 8720 Township Road 36, Somerset, OH 43783
- 740.743.3010
- website
- 10% discount on plant purchases.
Strader’s Garden Center (East Broad Street)
- 7141 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213
- 614.322.0715
- website
- 10% discount on regularly priced plant material. Valid only at the East Broad Street location.
Wild Birds Unlimited (East Broad Street)
- 6839 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213
- 614.860.1133
- website
- 10% discount excluding bird food, sale items, optics and Daily Savings Club memberships. Valid only at the East Broad Street location.
Chestnut Club
The Chestnut Club membership is for clubs, senior groups, school groups or nature groups. This membership allows the entire group free admission to The Arboretum. Pricing varies based on size. Groups receive one membership card and can receive discounts on pre-approved programs at The Arboretum. For more information, please call us at 740.323.2355 or email us at membership@dawesarb.org.
Recurring Membership
Pay your Beech and higher level membership dues in convenient monthly installments (via credit card only).
Please contact the Development Department 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.
Membership Portal
Members can login to the online membership portal and view their membership account information, download their digital membership card, view previous transactions, update their contact information and more!
Please note that members cannot change the email address attached to their record or renew their membership in the portal. Members who would like to change their email address can do so by emailing membership@dawesarb.org. Members who would like to renew their membership online must select one of the membership levels above. Additionally, please be aware that members cannot use the membership portal to sign up and register for programs and events. Members will still need to register online through our events calendar on our website and sign into their account using their username and password at checkout.