The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming space for the community by offering a range of low and no-cost admissions opportunities throughout the year. Please see below for current opportunities.
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ADMISSION DISCOUNTS:
Active or Retired Military Service Member with ID: Free
Children age 12 and younger: Free
Seniors (65+) and Students with ID: $7
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The garden is free and open to the public annually for Fall Foliage Festival (held in October).
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Tacoma Public Libraries Free Pass Program – Passes to local museums, parks, and other attractions can be reserved with your library card. Current Free Pass Program partners include: Foss Waterway Seaport, Lakewold Gardens, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, and Check Out Washington Discover Pass. King County Library System Museum and Park Pass Program – Reserve passes for museums and parks in King County with your library card. Current Museum and Park Pass Program partners include: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Bellevue Arts Museum, KidsQuest Museum, Museum of History and Industry, The Museum of Flight, Seattle Aquarium, Museum of Pop Culture, and Washington State History Museum.
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American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program (RAP) – Current memberships to the American Horticultural Society or from a garden participating in the AHS’ Reciprocal Admissions Program entitles you to special admissions privileges and discounts at hundreds of gardens throughout North America. *Please note that the RSBG enforces the 90-mile exclusion rule, meaning that if you are a Member of another participating garden that is located within a 90-mile radius, Reciprocal Admissions Program benefits do not apply.* Example: If you are a current member at Chicago Botanic Garden (or another RAP partner), you can present your active membership card and receive free admission at the RSBG. For more information, visit the American Horticultural Society’s website or contact us at Info@RhodyGarden.org.