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, McCrory Gardens has long been considered one of the jewels of Brookings and the region. With the recent addition of the McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center, the Gardens are now a year-round destination.
Your contribution helps to maintain and enhance the gardens. Your membership will support the planting and care of the 41,000+ 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.
And remember - a membership to McCrory Gardens makes a wonderful gift for a friend or family member.
Photography Memberships Household Memberships Circles of Distinction
Photography Membership
With our new admissions policy, we are offering you, as a professional or amateur photographer or videographer, 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.
Photography Membership 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).
Please see our Photography Membership and Permit Guidelines below for more information and details.
Guideline and Enrollment
Household Memberships
- Free admission to McCrory Gardens throughout the year.
- Free or reduced admission at 300 participating botanical gardens, arboreta, and conservatories throughout North America and the Cayman Islands. Here is a list of the gardens, and learn more about the Reciprocal Admissions Program.
- 10% discount on all purchases at the Education and Visitor Center gift shop.
- McCrory Gardens e-newsletter
Household Memberships
- Solo: $35 (one person)
- Duo: $50 (1 adult + 1 adult guest)
- Duo +2: $75 (1 adult + 3 adult guests)
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.
Circles of Distinction
- Partner: $150 - $499
- Advocate: $500 - $999
- Guardian: $1,000 - $4,999
- Sustainer: $5,000 and greater