A public garden & cultural center

Become A Member

Basic Memberships

Individual $40

• Unlimited free admission to Wave Hill for one adult
• Three onsite parking passes*
• Two guest passes
• Free weekday onsite parking in January, February and March
• 10% discounts in The Shop at Wave Hill and Wave Hill Café
• Discounts on concerts, lectures and workshops
• Special “Members Only” events and sales in The Shop at Wave Hill
• Admission to summer Member Picnic evenings
• Invitations to weekend exhibition openings + free admission for 2 adults
• Quarterly newsletter by mail and monthly eNews updates
• Reciprocal admission benefits at over 230 gardens across the country
• Admission discounts to partner cultural venues and gardens
• Discounts at regional nurseries and garden centers 

Tax-deductible contribution $40

Senior $35 (age 65+)

Individual benefits at a special rate PLUS:
• Eldercare attendant card by request

Tax-deductible contribution $35

Senior Couple $60 (one must be age 65+)

Individual benefits at a special rate PLUS:

• Membership benefits extended to spouse, partner or second adult at the same address
• Total of four guest passes
• Eldercare attendant card by request

Tax-deductible contribution $60

Family/Dual $75

Individual benefits PLUS:

• Membership benefits for spouse, partner or second adult + each child up to age 18, if at same address
• Total of 4 guest passes
• Teen and nanny cards by request 

Tax-deductible contribution $75

Contributing Memberships

Supporting $250

Family/Dual benefits PLUS:

• Total of six onsite parking passes*
• Total of eight guest passes
• Wave Hill travel umbrella
• Invitation for two to June Sunset Garden Reception 

Tax-deductible contribution $214

Patron $500

Supporting benefits PLUS:

• Free onsite parking year round*
• Free admission for up to 2 accompanied guests each Wave Hill visit
• 15% discount in The Shop at Wave Hill
• Announcements for Spring Garden Gala and fall Gardeners’ Party Auction Benefit

Tax-deductible contribution $464

Partner Memberships

Wave Hill Partner $1,500

Patron benefits PLUS:
• Free onsite parking year-round with opportunity to reserve space in advance*
• Free admission for unlimited accompanied guests each Wave Hill visit
• Invitation for 2 to fall Harvest Celebration
• Opportunity to arrange private, behind-the-scenes tours of gardens, conservatory and gallery
• Complimentary subscription for 2 to Wave Hill’s Horticultural Lecture Series
• Ability to rent Toscanini Room, or smaller rooms, weekdays, for daytime meetings and events
• Ability to take still family or wedding photos with a professional photographer; reservation and daily access fee required; limited weekend availability 

Tax-deductible contribution $1,248

Sustainer Partner $2,500

Wave Hill Partner benefits PLUS:

• Ability to rent Armor Hall/Mark Twain Room weekdays for private daytime and evening meetings and events 

Tax-deductible contribution $2,248

Benefactor Partner $5,000

Sustainer Partner benefits PLUS:
• Ability to rent Wave Hill for private Saturday or Sunday evening events in Armor Hall

• Complimentary Family/Dual Membership to give to a friend 

Tax-deductible contribution $4,748

Wave Hill Conservator $10,000

The Conservators is a special group of philanthropic leaders dedicated to Wave Hill’s mission and committed to perpetuating its great legacy.

Tax-deductible contribution $9,748

* Parking pass valid only when space is available. On-site parking may be limited when the lot is full on weekends and during peak seasons. Pass is non-transferable; Wave Hill Member must be present in the vehicle.

Corporate Membership

Download FY08 Annual Report
Download FY10 Form 990
Download FY10 Financial Statements

A copy of Wave Hill's latest annual report or IRS Form 990 may be obtained by writing to: Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street, Bronx, NY 10471-2899 or The New York State Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. IRS Form 990 is also available at www.guidestar.org.