kids playing in front the visitor center, butterflies dancing over flowers, garden paths, visitors walking through the gardens, flowers, water fountains.
McCrory Gardens
Date: Fourth Wednesday of each month
(May-October)
Admission: Free admission for everyone!
- Each visit will offer new views, spring blooms, summer color and fall beauty.
- Bring a friend, or come on your own.
Help us celebrate Samuel McCrory, the man who gave us our name through his dedication to SDSU and his ever-living dream.
Spend a summer day in our gardens!
Take a minute to review a few details and check out the event calendar as you plan your trip to McCrory Gardens.
Members
- Free
General Public
- Adults: $6 plus tax
- Senior ages 65 and older: $4 plus tax
- Youth ages 6-17: $4 plus tax
- Children ages 5 and younger: Free
- Military personnel: $4 plus tax with valid ID
SDSU Community
- SDSU employees: Free with staff/faculty ID
- SDSU students: Free with valid SDSU ID
Summer Hours (May-October)
- Open every day | Sunday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m
*Last admission: 6:30 p.m.
Winter Hours (November-April)
- Open Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
*Last admission: 4:30 p.m.
Open Holiday Hours
- Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day and Native American Day
- Open: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Accessible routes throughout the gardens for all to enjoy our natural and built landscape!
Current Temperature
Whether it’s a business meeting, family celebration or wedding ceremony, your guests will love being surrounded by stunning flowers, vibrant autumn colors or serene snowscapes of South Dakota's premier wedding and event venue.
Check finding the perfect spot off your to-do list by exploring our space!
Reciprocal Admissions Program
We are a member of the American Horticulture Society Reciprocal Admissions Program!
Included with your membership to McCrory, you also get free or reduced admission at nearly 345 participating botanical gardens, arboreta and conservatories nationwide!
Accreditation
McCrory Gardens has been awarded a Level 1 accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity and professionalism.
Newsletter
Keep up to date on all the news and events from McCrory Gardens!
* Winter Hours (Nov. 1-April 30) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday (Last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
* Extended hours for special events and holiday shopping.