Become a Member and Enjoy the Gardens All Season Long
Anderson Japanese Gardens believes an uplifting natural setting inspires the mind and energizes the soul. Your membership and contributions provide vital financial support that helps us maintain the Garden to world-class standards and allows us to deliver a diverse program offering.
Your membership is more than Garden access; it’s an investment in something truly unique. Support from the Membership Program allows us to present the Garden to world-class quality standards and deliver premium programming, helping make the Rockford area a more vibrant and culturally rich region. Simply put, the Garden wouldn’t be the same without your membership support.
It’s Easy to Become a Member!
Purchase a membership for yourself or as a gift
In-Person
Memberships can be purchased at the Admission Counter located inside the Visitor Center during regular Garden hours.
Online
For your convenience, choose Auto-Renew! Your membership will automatically renew prior to expiration. To cancel an auto-renewal, simply contact us prior to your upcoming renewal! 815-229-9390 or info@andersongardens.org
Pricing
Pricing Premium Membership:
Family $160 • Individual $110 • Senior $90 • Student $70
Basic Membership:
Family $80 • Individual $45 • Senior $40 • Student $25
• Family membership includes spouse and children 18 and younger
• Senior membership is for (1) individual 62 and older
Premium Membership Benefits
- Free general admission for cardholders (and children 18 years old and younger for premium family memberships) as well as the following events: Tuesday Evening in the Gardens, Japanese Summer Festival, Illuminated, & The Monthly Lecture Series
- 10% discount on all merchandise in the Gift Shop
- Discounted rates on most programs & special events
- Advance notice & early registration for programs & events
- Free or reduced admission at participating American Horticultural Society gardens & attractions: ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap
- Four complimentary Anderson Japanese Gardens admission passes.
Basic Membership Benefits
- Free admission during regular business hours, excluding event days
- 10% discount on all merchandise in the Gift Shop
- Free or reduced admission at participating American Horticultural Society gardens & attractions: ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap
- Discounted rates on most programs and special events
Please allow up to three weeks for your membership card to arrive in the mail
American Horticultural Society (AHS) Reciprocity
Anderson Japanese Gardens participates in the American Horticultural Society reciprocity program. The AHS Reciprocal Admissions Program offers free admission and/or additional benefits at over 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands.
Anderson Japanese Gardens honors members belonging to participating gardens that fall outside the 90 mile radius restriction.
Members must present their membership card.
American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admission Program