Support the museum. Deepen your connection. Return throughout the year.

The Friends of the Clark Bonsai Museum program offers a deeper way to experience the garden, the collection, and the art of bonsai.At the Clark Bonsai Museum, bonsai is more than something to view, it is something to return to. The museum is a place to slow down, observe, and connect over time. By becoming a Friend, you support the museum’s ability to remain open, maintain its collection, and continue offering meaningful programs to the community. In return, Friends receive invitations to gatherings, educational experiences, and behind-the-scenes opportunities that create a more personal connection to the art of bonsai.

Becoming a Friend is an invitation to return, to learn, and to support the Clark Bonsai Museum.

Choose Your Level of Support
Friend — $50

A simple way to stay connected to the museum.

Invitations to Friends gatherings
Updates about the collection and upcoming opportunities
Recognition as a Friend of the Clark Bonsai Museum
Official enamel pin

Supporter — $100

A more intentional connection to the museum.

Everything above, plus:

Invitations to select educational experiences and guided gatherings

Enthusiast — $250

For deeper learning and engagement.

Everything above, plus:

Access to educational talks, demonstrations, and curator-led programs
Invitations to select small-group learning experiences

Patron — $500

A closer connection to the work behind the collection.

Everything above, plus:

Invitations to behind-the-scenes experiences
Additional opportunities for deeper engagement

Benefactor — $1,000

A leadership level of support centered on connection.

Everything above, plus:

Invitations to small private gatherings
Special opportunities for meaningful engagement throughout the year

Why Become a Friend?

Your support helps the Clark Bonsai Museum:

Maintain the collection and keep the museum open to the public
Support programs and experiences that bring the collection to life
Expand educational offerings and guided opportunities
Create behind-the-scenes and small-group experiences
Strengthen connection between the museum and its community

What to Expect

Friends receive invitations throughout the year to:

Informal gatherings in the garden
Educational talks and demonstrations
Guided experiences connected to the collection
Small-group and behind-the-scenes opportunities at select levels

Events are intentionally limited in size to preserve the atmosphere of the garden and create meaningful experiences.