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Our Mission

Connecting people and plants through education, discovery, research and enjoyment of the natural and built landscape.

Admissions

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
Hours

Summer Hours (May-October)

  • Sunday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m (Last admission: 5:30 p.m.)

Open Holiday Hours

  • Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m
  • Native American Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Accessible paths throughout the gardens for all to enjoy our natural and built landscape!

We are celebrating 60 years at McCrory Gardens this year!

In celebration of this monumental milestone, we are hosting an All-Crew Reunion on Aug. 1. If you or someone you know has worked at McCrory Gardens, please contact us at McCrory Gardens or call 605-688-6707 to RSVP!

Celebrating 60 Years at McCrory Gardens
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Support
Become a member. Help us grow!
Your contribution helps to maintain and enhance the gardens. Your membership will support the planting and care of the 41,000-plus flowers, trees and shrubs that are planted each year. It also will support the education of our students and the research and outreach programs of our staff.
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Event Venue
Weddings, Meetings, Events

Whether itโ€™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 checking out our space!

Craving Garden Tranquility?
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Open year-round
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41,000-plus flowers, trees and shrubs planted each year
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25 acres of formal garden displays
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Memberships
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!

ArbNet Level 1 Badge

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!

McCrory Gardens Events
May
18
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
๐ŸŒผ๐ŸŒณ Make plans to join us as we celebrate the 2025 Garden Discovery Festival at McCrory Gardens, with support from the Mary F. Buckmiller McCrory Gardens Endowment. Admission to the garden is FREEโ€ฆ
May
26
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒธ McCrory Gardens is open on Memorial Day! Come and stroll the Gardens! ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒธ
May
29
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
Pre-register for this free, family-friendly, interactive musical concert for children in the Terrace Garden at the link provided.
Jun
19
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
Jul
24
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center
SDSU Extension will host a series of horticulture workshops from January to October from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at McCrory Gardens (631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD 57007). Master Gardeners, families, and theโ€ฆ
Contact Us
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McCrory Gardens
Physical Address
631 22nd Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
Mailing Address
Box 2140A
Brookings, SD 57006
* Summer Hours (May 1 - October 31) 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday-Saturday (Last admission at 5:30 p.m.)
* Winter Hours (November 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.