Mission
Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.
Membership
Membership at Mt. Cuba Center is your ticket to experience natural beauty in our formal gardens, meadows, and scenic trails, which are open seasonally from April to November. Gardening, conservation, art, and wellness classes are offered year-round.
Be part of Mt. Cuba’s mission to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to support the habitats that sustain them by signing up today. Discover all of our membership packages below.
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Individual+ Membership $99 ($59 tax-deductible)
- Unlimited general admission for you and a guest during regular operating hours
- Free guided tours
- Invitations to curated members-only programming with expert staff
- Two complimentary guest general admission passes (valid for one year from date of membership purchase)
- 10% off retail items including native plants, food, merchandise, and more
- Invitations to our ticketed annual members-only event for named cardholder and one guest
Dual+ Membership $149 ($109 tax-deductible)
- Unlimited general admission for up to two named cardholders and two guests or one named cardholder and three guests per visit during regular operating hours. Additionally, member may bring unlimited children under 18 (for a max group size of 10)
- Free guided tours
- Invitations to curated members-only programming with expert staff
- Two complimentary guest general admission passes (valid for one year from date of membership purchase)
- 10% off retail items including native plants, food, merchandise, and more
- Invitations to our ticketed annual members-only event for named cardholder(s) and guests allotted by membership level
Supporter Membership $270 ($170 tax-deductible)
- Unlimited general admission for up to two named cardholders and four guests or one named cardholder and five guests per visit during regular operating hours. Additionally, member may bring unlimited children under 18 (for a max group size of 10)
- A free native plant ($20 value)
- Free guided tours
- Early-access invitations to curated members-only programming with expert staff
- Four complimentary guest general admission passes (valid for one year from date of membership purchase)
- 10% off retail items including native plants, food, merchandise, and more
- 10% off all classes
- Free admission to our ticketed annual members-only event for named cardholder(s) and guests allotted by membership level
- Subscription to future native plant research reports & complimentary past reports (on site, while supplies last)
Advocate Membership $500 ($360 tax-deductible)
- Unlimited general admission for up to two named cardholders and four guests or one named cardholder and five guests per visit during regular operating hours. Additionally, member may bring unlimited children under 18 (for a max group size of 10)
- A free native plant ($20 value)
- Free guided tours
- Early-access & free invitations to curated members-only programming with expert staff
- Six complimentary guest general admission passes (valid for one year from date of membership purchase)
- 10% off retail items including native plants, food, merchandise, and more
- 10% off all classes
- Free admission to our ticketed annual members-only event for named cardholder(s) and guests allotted by membership level
- Subscription to future native plant research reports & complimentary past reports (on site, while supplies last)
- 20% off ecological gardening consultations
Conservator Membership $1,000 ($760 tax-deductible)
- Unlimited general admission for up to two named cardholders and four guests or one named cardholder and five guests per visit during regular operating hours. Additionally, member may bring unlimited children under 18 (for a max group size of 10)
- Two free native plants ($20 value each)
- Free guided tours
- Early-access & free invitations to curated members-only programming with expert staff
- Ten complimentary guest general admission passes (valid for one year from date of membership purchase)
- 10% off retail items including native plants, food, merchandise, and more
- 10% off all classes
- Free admission to our ticketed annual members-only event for named cardholder(s) and guests allotted by membership level
- Subscription to future native plant research reports & complimentary past reports (on site, while supplies last)
- 20% off ecological gardening consultations
- A private garden tour with the seniormost expert best-suited to your interests
Additional Perks for all levels
- 10% discount on regularly priced plants at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE, Redbud Native Plant Nursery in Media, PA, and Logullo’s Garden Center in Middletown, DE. Present valid digital membership card at checkout to claim.
- Admission discounts at select Brandywine Valley Attractions
- Admission discounts to select Mt. Cuba programs and events. Member pricing available by logging into your Member Portal.
Membership cards cannot be sold or shared, and cardholder must be present for guest(s) to receive free admission. Members may be asked to present a photo ID when visiting Mt. Cuba Center.
Members will receive one-time use guest passes redeemable for general admission. Members do not need to be present when these passes are used.
Unless otherwise noted, membership is valid for one year from day of purchase and may be renewed online in your Member Portal, by calling 302.239.4244, or in-person at Mt. Cuba Center.
Mt. Cuba Center reserves the right to make changes to its membership policies, prices, and benefits at any time with or without notice. Any misuse of the membership or inappropriate behavior at Mt. Cuba Center may result in loss of membership privileges without refund. Due to IRS regulations, memberships may not be paid for using Donor Advised Funds.