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 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.