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McCrory Gardens Memberships

Become a member. Help Us Grow!

We invite you to become a McCrory Gardens member and support this spectacular horticultural resource. Since it was established as a public garden in 1965, we has long been considered one of the jewels of Brookings and the region. The addition of the McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center makes us a year-round destination.

Your contribution helps to maintain and enhance the planting, care and maintenance of the 41,000+ flowers, trees and shrubs planted annually. It also supports the education of our students as well as the research and outreach programs of our staff.

Remember - a membership to McCrory Gardens makes a wonderful gift for a friend or family member.

Three students walking through a tunnel at McCrory Gardens.
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Cameras Ready!
Photography Membership

As a professional or amateur photographer or videographer, we offer a special Photography Membership. All formal posed photography and videography at McCrory Gardens will require a Photography Membership or a One-Day Photography Permit.

Photography Membership offers the choice between a Yearly Membership or One-Day Permit.

Benefits:

  • 1 year admission to McCrory Gardens, plus free admission for all clients during our business hours.
  • Hi-resolution photos may be posted on McCrory Gardens/Facebook and may add a link to photographer's site.
  • 10% discount in McCrory Gardens gift shop.
  • Full rights to sell photos taken at McCrory Gardens (if photo rules are followed).
Lighted deer at the annual McCrory Gardens Garden Glow.
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Family Fun!
Household Memberships
  • Free admission to McCrory Gardens throughout the year.
  • Free or reduced at 300 participating botanical gardens, arboreta, and conservatories throughout North America and the Cayman Islands.
  • 10% discount on all purchases at the Education and Visitor Center gift shop.
  • McCrory Gardens e-newsletter

Costs

  • Solo: $35 (one person)
  • Duo: $50 (1 adult + 1 adult guest)
  • Duo +2: $75 (1 adult + 3 adult guests)
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Helping us Grow!
Circles of Distinction
  • Free admission to McCrory Gardens
  • Free or reduced admission to more than 350 participating reciprocal program gardens nationwide
  • Complimentary Garden Glow tickets (no pre-registration required)
  • 20% discount on purchases made at the Education & Visitor Center's gift shop.
  • McCrory Gardens e-newsletter
  • McCrory Gardens Seasonal Newsletter publication
  • Invitation to "Donors of Distinction" socials (e.g. Garden Party Social, Garden Glow Grand Lighting Social)
  • Personal, guided tours

Your tax-deductible membership gift supports McCrory Gardens' outreach, research, and educational programs.

Costs

  • Partner: $150 - $499
  • Advocate: $500 - $999
  • Guardian: $1,000 - $4,999
  • Sustainer: $5,000 and greater
Contact us
McCrory Gardens
Physical Address
631 22nd Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
Mailing Address
Box 2140A
Brookings, SD 57006
Hours
Mon - Fri: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Nov.-April
* Fall/Winter Hours run from Nov. to April.
* Last admission at 4:30 p.m.
* Extended hours for special events and holiday shopping.
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