Membership Type / Level Options
Effective rates as of January 1, 2026
Student (Age 18-26, with student ID): $30/year
Individual (One adult*): $75/year
Couple (Two adults* at the same address): $110/year
Family (Two adults* ages 15+ and up to four children/grandchildren ages 4-14): $170/year
Estate Friend (Four adults* ages 15+ and up to six children/grandchildren ages 4-14): $300/year
(*Adults: Ages 15+, children/grandchildren: ages 4-14; ages 3 & under: Free)
| Philanthropic Memberships | Annual |
|---|---|
| Sustaining Membership** | $500 |
| Educational Partner** | $1,000 |
| Conservation Partner** | $5,000 |
Discounted Memberships are available for our seniors 62+, military, first responders and teachers with a discount of 15% with proof of ID. For more information on how to receive the discounted rate, contact the foundation office at [email protected], or
(305) 680-5219, Option 4.
Gift Memberships
We have the perfect gift for those special folks on your gift list—a membership to the Deering Estate Foundation! Celebrate Deering all year and gift a membership to family and friends! A membership makes a great Birthday, Anniversary, Holiday, Retirement, or Graduation gift. We will mail a gift certificate to the gift recipient, or we will mail it to you for presentation. Additionally, we will put together an information packet to go along with the certificate.
Membership Benefits
✔ Free admission to the Deering Estate 363 days a year (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) during regular operating hours. (Members must show Membership ID and Photo ID at the ticket gate.)
✔ Quarterly Calendar mailed to you to stay informed of the many programs & activities that take place throughout the year (exclusively available for members)
✔ Guided Nature Tours (offered daily Oct-May at 12:30 pm, sign up at ticket booth)
✔ Guided House Tours (offered daily at 11:30 am, sign up at ticket booth)
✔ Free Admission to the Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay (an incredible value as ticket prices are expected to rise in 2026)
✔ Free Admission to the Vintage Auto Show (treasured community event)
✔ Free/Discounted Entrance to Select Events, Specialty Tours and Programs (RSVPS may be required)
✔ 25% discount off of daytime Small Film and Photography Permits
✔ Members Only Appreciation Event (exclusive benefit)
✔ Discounts on tickets/tables for Chef’s Table by the Bay, Mistletoes and Martinis, and more
✔ NEW: 10% discount for county activities in Park Link, including CAMPS!
✔ Special Philanthropic Member Reception**
ALL DONATIONS TO THE DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW
Questions about our memberships?
Contact the Foundation Office at [email protected] or (305) 235-1668; Option 4 (Monday – Friday).
The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Deering Estate, one of South Florida’s largest and most significant historical, archaeological, architectural and environmental treasures. Learn more about the Deering Estate Foundation and our mission.