Sight guide · Myrtle Beach · United States
Visiting Brookgreen Gardens
Founded in 1931 by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington on four former rice plantations, Brookgreen combines formal gardens under live oaks with one of the most important collections of American figurative sculpture.
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Quick answer
Brookgreen Gardens is a garden in Murrells Inlet and Garden City, Myrtle Beach. Allow half a day; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Murrells Inlet and Garden City
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, nature, couples and history
- Best months
- April–May and October
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About Brookgreen Gardens
Founded in 1931 by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington on four former rice plantations, Brookgreen combines formal gardens under live oaks with one of the most important collections of American figurative sculpture. It also has a Lowcountry zoo of native animals and boat tours through the old rice fields of the Waccamaw River.
Tip: Admission is usually valid for several consecutive days; save the creek boat tour for a second visit.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Murrells Inlet and Garden City, fishing village restaurants on a salt-marsh boardwalk, with a beach town next door.
Best time to visit Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- October: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- May: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Myrtle Beach itinerary visits Brookgreen Gardens on day 3, together with Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach and Variety shows at the Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatre.
- No. 7 of the 15 sights in our Myrtle Beach things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Myrtle Beach.
Near Brookgreen Gardens
Also in Murrells Inlet and Garden City, so you can walk between them:
- Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya — half a day, low cost
- Murrells Inlet MarshWalk — 2–3 hours, free
Staying near Brookgreen Gardens
Stay in Murrells Inlet and Garden City ($$) to walk here: fishing village restaurants on a salt-marsh boardwalk, with a beach town next door. All areas to stay in Myrtle Beach.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Brookgreen Gardens?
Plan half a day. With Huntington Beach State Park and Atalaya nearby, it fits a half-day in Murrells Inlet and Garden City.
+Is Brookgreen Gardens free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Brookgreen Gardens?
April–May and October for the most comfortable weather. Admission is usually valid for several consecutive days; save the creek boat tour for a second visit.
+Do I need to book Brookgreen Gardens in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.