Mission and Accreditations


Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington Medal - Lowcountry historyBrookgreen Gardens Mission

Brookgreen Gardens is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is:


To collect, conserve and exhibit figurative sculpture by American artists;

To cultivate a display garden and exhibit sculpture therein;
To collect, conserve and exhibit the plants, animals and cultural materials of the South Carolina Lowcountry;
To educate a diverse audience about sculpture, horticulture and the ecology and history of the Lowcountry;
To provide additional artists and cultural opportunities for members, guests and the community;
To sustain the institution and all of its assets with visionary leadership, sound management and prudent fiscal policies.

Accreditations

Brookgreen Gardens is one of the few institutions in the United States to earn accreditation from the American Association of Museums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, as well as being designated a National Historic Landmark and being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.