Member Benefits
- One year's admission to the Garden
- Private access to the Garden during members-only hours (8am-10am Tuesday–Sunday)
- Invitations to members-only events
- Free admission to special cultural celebrations and lectures
- Membership discounts on workshops, concerts, and other events
- One-year subscription to our newsletter, The Garden Path
- 10% discount at our Garden Gift Store
Tax Deductibility
The Japanese Garden Society of Oregon is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization maintained solely through admissions, memberships, and special gifts. Memberships and gifts are tax deductible. Certain benefits, such as complimentary admission tickets, may reduce the tax-deductible amount—please consult your accountant. For further questions, please contact the membership office at 503-796-9180 or membership@japanesegarden.com.
Membership Levels
As of October 2007, all Portland Japanese Garden memberships include guest privileges:
$75: Family/Dual Plus
- 2 membership cards
- 1 adult guest per card, per visit
- Children under 18 free
$55: Individual Plus
- 1 membership card
- 1 adult guest per visit
$35: Student Plus
- 1 membership card
- 1 adult guest per visit
$35: Senior Plus
- 1 membership card
- 1 adult guest per visit
Annual gifts of $135 or more include all the benefits of a one-year membership as well as additional donor privileges. Your increased gift helps us to better preserve our beautiful Garden as well as offer more community events and educational programs.
$135: Supporting
- 2 membership cards
- 1 adult guest per card, per visit
- Children under 18 free
- Invitation to Executive Director's Annual Brown Bag Lunch
$500: Sponsor
- 2 membership cards
- 1 adult guest per card, per visit
- Children under 18 free
- One private tea and tour for up to 6 guests
$1250: Patron
- 2 membership cards
- 1 adult guest per card, per visit
- Children under 18 free
- One private tea and tour for up to 12 guests
Golden Crane Society
For membership benefits above the $1250 level, please see the Golden Crane Society page.