How to Become a Member of the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG)

You can join NTBG through the membership section of its website, where the organization states you can join, renew, or give the gift of membership. The homepage highlights "Join as an NTBG Member Today!" and links to a membership page with options and renewal information. NTBG does not publish membership prices or benefit details on its homepage, so you'll need to check the membership page for current tiers, costs, and perks before deciding.

What NTBG Is

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that works across five botanical gardens and throughout the tropics. Its stated mission is preserving tropical plant diversity and stemming the tide of extinction through plant exploration, scientific research, and a biocultural approach that combines Indigenous knowledge, community priorities, and research.

Membership fees support this conservation and research work, which is the core reason to join if you want to fund tropical plant preservation rather than simply gain garden access.

Steps to Join, Renew, or Gift a Membership

1. Go to ntbg.org.
2. Find the Membership item in the main menu, or use the "Join as an NTBG Member Today!" / "Become a member" link on the homepage.
3. On the membership page, review the available options. NTBG states the page covers new memberships, renewals, and gift memberships.
4. Select the option that fits you (new, renewal, or gift), then complete the signup or payment flow.
5. Confirm you receive a confirmation from NTBG. If you don't, contact the organization directly.

Expected result: an active NTBG membership, or a gift membership delivered to your recipient.

What to Check Before You Join

Because NTBG's homepage does not list prices or specific benefits, verify these on the membership page before paying:

• Cost and tiers — the homepage gives no pricing, so confirm the current amount.
• Benefits — check whether membership includes garden admission, guest passes, publications, or event access.
• Renewal terms — confirm whether it renews automatically and how to cancel.
• Gift membership logistics — if giving as a gift, check how the recipient is notified and when the membership starts.

If You Want to Visit the Gardens Instead

Membership and visiting are separate decisions. NTBG lists five gardens you can visit:

If your main goal is seeing the gardens, compare tour options and admission on the "Visit our Gardens" and "Book a Tour" pages first — membership may or may not be the cheaper route depending on how often you visit.

Other Ways to Support NTBG

If membership isn't right for you, the site lists alternatives: donate, volunteer, or apply for job opportunities. NTBG also offers a newsletter signup and a Breadfruit Institute focused on conservation, study, and use of breadfruit for food and reforestation.

Contact

For questions about membership status, benefits, or payment issues:

• Phone: (808) 332-7324
• Email: [email protected]

NTBG is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization (Federal Tax ID: 52-6057064), so membership and donations may have tax implications — confirm with a tax professional for your situation.