Become a member

Walk with us as we grow

Our roots have been deeply planted in San Diego since the 1915 Exposition. History has carried us forward to the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum we know today. In the past 20 years, our members have seen growth from an empty sand lot to the beautiful garden we all have come to enjoy. Now, we are looking forward to the future and invite you to “walk with us as we grow.” The cultural and historical events, exhibits, meaningful friendships made at JFGM are an important part of the rich Japanese heritage in San Diego.


Membership Benefits

Enjoy San Diego’s best kept secret year round! Studies have shown that being in nature boosts overall physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. All membership levels include:

  • Unlimited entry to the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum year-round beginning at purchase date

  • Free admission to over 300 gardens throughout North America and the Cayman Islands through the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program

  • 10% discount at JFGM’s gift shop

  • Invitation to member exclusive events including new exhibit previews and JFGM’s annual Membership Tea

  • Discount pricing on select programs and events

  • Digital receipt of JFGM’s bimonthly newsletter – The NIWA (printed copy by request)


Student
$35

* One full-time student
(16 y/o+) with valid high school or college ID

Individual
$50

* 1 individual

Family
$70

* 2 individuals and
2 children 16 years or younger


Generation
$100

* 4 adult individuals

Contributor
$85

* 2 individuals and
2 one-day Guest Passes

Supporter
$150

* 2 individuals and
4 one-day Guest Passes


Associate
$275

* 2 individuals and
6 one-day Guest Passes

Friend
$550

* 2 individuals and
8 one-day Guest Passes

Advocate
$1100

* 2 individuals and
10 one-day Guest Passes


Fernando Ramirez, Memberships Coordinator | membership@niwa.org or 619.232.2721 ext 1502
All members will receive a notice via email prior to their membership expiring.
*Higher level and lifetime membership inquiries available upon request.