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Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden, zoo and nature preserve in Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, in South Carolina's Pee Dee. Adult admission is $25. Hours: Daily 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; For daytime admission, gates close at 4:30 PM. Facts read from the official site on October 25, 2026.

  • Hours9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.official hours below
  • Admission$25 adults
  • WhereMurrells InletGeorgetown County, Pee Dee
  • DogsNot allowed
Good to know (read October 25, 2026): Oct 24, 2026 alert: Labyrinth Walk cancelled due to flooding. Evening events ticketed separately.

About Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens, off US 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, combines an American sculpture collection, botanical gardens, the Lowcountry Zoo and a Lowcountry history center. One ticket is good for seven consecutive days.

  • American sculpture gardens and galleries
  • Lowcountry Zoo
  • Lowcountry History Center
  • Purdy Center (now open)
  • Bicycles allowed on paved roads, not garden paths

Plan It In Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Admission: $25 adults. Parking: On-site parking including a designated RV area..

    9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

  2. Bring The Dog?

    Pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Trained service animals are

    Full rule below

  3. Make It A Day

    Huntington Beach State Park is about 1 miles away (straight line).

    6 places within 30 miles

Brookgreen Gardens Hours

Hours At A Glance

Hours in a day

  • OpenEvery day9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.

  • Daily 9:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • For daytime admission, gates close at 4:30 PM

Hours source: official site, read October 25, 2026.

Admission And Parking

Admission, Side By Side
  • Adults 13-64$25.00
  • Seniors 65 and over$23.00
  • Children 4-12$14.00
  • Children 3 and underFree

The first price on each official line (where online and gate prices differ, the line below says which). Read October 25, 2026.

  • Daily general admission tickets, good for 7 consecutive days:
  • Children 3 and under: Free
  • Children 4-12: $14
  • Adults 13-64: $25
  • Seniors 65 and over: $23

Parking: On-site parking including a designated RV area.

Directions And Contact

Dogs And Accessibility

  • Dogs: Pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Trained service animals are welcome.
  • Accessibility: Handicapped accessible; no wheelchair rentals on site (bring your own; local rental companies listed).

Near Brookgreen Gardens

Around Brookgreen Gardens within 30 miles
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  1. 1Huntington Beach State ParkState Parkunder 1 mi
  2. 2Ramsey Grove State ParkState Parkabout 12 mi
  3. 3Myrtle Beach State ParkState Parkabout 13 mi
  4. 4The Rice MuseumHistory Museumabout 15 mi
  5. 5Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and PromenadeOceanfront Boardwalkabout 17 mi
  6. 6Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle BeachAquariumabout 18 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Coming Up Near Brookgreen Gardens

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FAQ

How much does Brookgreen Gardens cost?

$25 adults. Daily general admission tickets, good for 7 consecutive days:; Children 3 and under: Free; Children 4-12: $14

What are the hours at Brookgreen Gardens?

Daily 9:30 AM-5:00 PM; For daytime admission, gates close at 4:30 PM.

Can I bring a dog to Brookgreen Gardens?

Pets are not allowed, nor can they be left in vehicles inside Brookgreen. Trained service animals are welcome.

What We Could Not Verify

  • Holiday closures not published on pages read
  • Hours and prices change; check the official site the day you go.

Sources

  1. Brookgreen Gardens: hours (read 2026-10-25)
  2. Brookgreen Gardens: official site (read 2026-10-25)
  3. OpenStreetMap (map point)

Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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