Memberships

Give the Gift of Membership

A gift of membership to the Portland Japanese Garden allows you to share this place of peace and tranquility with others. In times of stress, the Garden can provide relief—In times of joy, the Garden becomes a place to celebrate.

Member Benefits

  • One year’s admission to the Garden
  • One guest per visit per card
  • Members-only hours year round (Tuesday–Sunday: 8-10 a.m.)
  • Members-only extended hours, every Friday night during the month of July (7-9 p.m.)
  • Free or discounted admission to special events and workshops
  • Free admission to the Lan Su Chinese Garden during the month of November
  • One-year subscription to our newsletter, The Garden Path
  • A 10% discount at the Garden Gift Store
  • Tripod fee waived

If you have any questions regarding member benefits, please contact the membership department at (503) 796-9180 or by e-mail.

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please allow up to 10 days for memberships to be processed. To use all the benefits of your membership immediately, simply print your receipt and show photo ID at the Admissions Gate.

 

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


$75: Family/Dual Plus

Join, Renew or Send as Gift

  • Two membership cards
  • One adult guest per card, per visit
  • Children under eighteen free

$55: Individual Plus

Join, Renew or Send as Gift

  • One membership card
  • One adult guest per visit

$55: Senior Plus (62+)

Join, Renew or Send as Gift

  • One membership card
  • One adult guest per visit
  • Invite additional guests!
    Admission tickets may be redeemed at any time:
  • One-year Senior Plus membership includes two free admission tickets
  • Two-year Senior Plus membership includes five free admission tickets

$35: Student Plus

Join, Renew or Send as Gift

  • One membership card
  • One adult guest per visit

Annual gifts of $150 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.


$150: Supporting

Join, Renew or Send as Gift


$500: Sponsor

Join, Renew or Send as Gift

  • Two membership cards
  • Two guests per card, per visit
  • Children under eighteen free
  • One private tea and tour for up to six guests
  • Supporting & Sponsor members-only event, every second Thursday during the summer months

$100: Photographer Benefits Addendum

Add Photographer Benefits to your Membership

  • Invitations to special Photographer Member hours, events, and lectures (View a schedule of Photographer Member hours upcoming dates and times);
  • Photographer E-News;
  • Photograph, name, and a link to your website on our featured gallery (email us a high-res photo and link to your website);
  • Invitation to submit photographs to the Garden’s annual calendar
  • Invitation to submit photographs for use in Garden printed materials and on the website;
  • Permission to sell Photographs of the Garden for commercial, advertising, or promotional purposes.
  • Benefits specifically designed for photographers

Membership Updates and Corrections

If you have any questions or concerns, or would simply like to update your contact information, please Membership Updates and Corrections page to submit any changes.


Golden Crane Society

For membership benefits above the $500 level, please see the Golden Crane Society page.


Corporate Membership

For corporate membership benefits, please see the Corporate Membership page or contact James Uyeda, Foundation & Corporate Relations Manager, at (503) 542-0289 or by email.