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Brookgreen Gardens

Name: Brookgreen Gardens
Address: Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, Murrells Inlet, SC, US
Telephone: (843) 235-6000
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (7129 reviews)

📍 Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

📞 (843) 235-6000

🌐 www.brookgreen.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Friday	9:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–5 PM

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Quick Facts

Type: Botanical Garden
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Botanical Gardens, American Sculpture, Lowcountry Zoo, Nature programs
Admission: $25 adults, $14 kids (4-12), free under 3
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM daily; until 8:00 PM Wed & Sat

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Brookgreen Gardens combines three distinct attractions in one venue: a botanical garden, an American sculpture museum with 452+ sculptures mentioned in reviews, and a working zoo (Lowcountry Zoo) with native wildlife including red wolves and otters
⭐The venue offers extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 8:00 PM for the Summer Light: Art By Night event, featuring illuminated gardens and Craig Mitchell Smith's Gardens of Glass glass art installations
⭐Admission tickets are valid for 7 consecutive days, allowing visitors to return multiple times during a week, with pricing that encourages return visits ($25 for adults)
⭐The attraction operates Brookgreen University year-round with educational programs and offers specialized experiences including Breakfast with the Birds, native wildlife encounters, and Tibetan Sound Bowl Meditation in nature settings
⭐The venue maintains an active animal rehabilitation program and red wolf breeding initiative, with visitors specifically mentioning anticipation of observing potential red wolf pups

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan to spend at least 3 hours to fully explore the gardens, sculptures, and animal exhibits. Visitors report feeling like they missed areas even after extended visits, so allow ample time or consider using the 7-day ticket validity to return.
🕐Visit on Wednesday or Saturday evenings (until 8 PM) during the Summer Light: Art By Night event (May 27 - August 22) for a magical experience with illuminated candles, tree lighting, and sculptures—tickets sell out quickly, so book in advance.
💬The 7-day ticket validity is excellent value for families—purchase one ticket and return multiple times during your week to explore different sections (sculptures, Lowcountry Zoo, botanical areas) without repurchasing admission.
💡Arrive early in the day (before 3:50 PM) to maximize daylight hours for viewing sculptures and gardens before gates close at 4:30 PM, or plan evening visits for the illuminated garden experiences with adequate time to enjoy dining options and stroll through lit pathways.
💡Check ahead for animal exhibit closures (such as bird enclosures affected by avian flu) before visiting, and prioritize viewing the Red Wolves and other Lowcountry Zoo wildlife, which are frequently highlighted as must-see attractions by visitors.

About Brookgreen Gardens

Outdoor gardens, sculpture museum & zoo. Unique public space combines a botanical garden with outdoor sculptures & exhibits of wild animals. Brookgreen Gardens combines three distinct attractions in one venue: a botanical garden, an American sculpture museum with 452+ sculptures mentioned in reviews, and a working zoo (Lowcountry Zoo) with native wildlife including red wolves and otters. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,129 visitors.