Upcoming Events

Brookgreen Gardens is excited to announce Dinner a la Art, an after-hours experience to view the blockbuster exhibition, Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams – Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections. Each Thursday, between March 2 – April 20, Brookgreen will remain open until 8 p.m. to offer visitors a chance to view the exhibit and have dinner at Brookgreen’s on-site Harvest...

Meet us at the Butterfly Field for a day filled with fun and educational stations for all ages. Adults will learn more about native plants and conservation, while children explore S.T.E.A.M. stations to complete their Earth Day passports. The day will include meet and greets with live animal ambassadors, Community Conservation Partners’ Stations, and exciting games that help families become more...

Class Description: Yoga In The Garden allows you to experience Brookgreen Gardens in a unique way. Connect your body, mind, and spirit in the tranquil setting of beautiful Brookgreen Gardens. This Hatha-based practice is ideal for anyone who enjoys the opportunity to move one's body in an outdoor setting, breathe deeply, and simply feel better than you do today. Move through a series of gentle...

Explore the secret lives of the mollusks we find on our beaches. But be forewarned: This world is filled with murder and mayhem. With a selection of weapons sure to rival any mystery writer’s imagination, the predatory members effectively dispatch their victims – frequently related species, if not their closest kin. Join us for all the sordid details as we learn how these animals catch food...

The Secret Lives of Seashells, with Ranger Mike Walker Explore the secret lives of the mollusks we find on our beaches. But be forewarned: This world is filled with murder and mayhem. With a selection of weapons sure to rival any mystery writer’s imagination, the predatory members effectively dispatch their victims – frequently related species, if not their closest kin. Join us for all the sordid...

Brookgreen 101 2023 Brookgreen 101 is a public information program offered by Robin Salmon (VP of Art and Historical Collections and Curator of Sculpture), usually on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Lowcountry Auditorium. The topics may cover various aspects of Brookgreen Gardens including the art collections, property history, people, poetry, art history, corporate history, the...

Keepsakes, the Brookgreen Shop, proudly presents the Art Festival at Brookgreen Gardens. This two-day event showcases the fine craftsmanship and quality art being produced regionally and throughout the nation. Come and enjoy the work of talented artists and artisans at the annual Brookgreen Art Festival. Painting, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, glass, and more will be available to browse under...

Our Spring Plant Sale is coming up on April 29, 2023 The plant sale is in the Arboretum, near the Leonard Pavilion. It is a great opportunity to buy uncommon plants including native plants, perennials, shrubs, edibles, and annuals. Many of our plants are propagated in-house, so you are bringing a piece of Brookgreen Gardens home to your garden! The sale is orchestrated by horticulture staff and...

Class Description: Yoga In The Garden allows you to experience Brookgreen Gardens in a unique way. Connect your body, mind, and spirit in the tranquil setting of beautiful Brookgreen Gardens. This Hatha-based practice is ideal for anyone who enjoys the opportunity to move one's body in an outdoor setting, breathe deeply, and simply feel better than you do today. Move through a series of gentle...

Vibrant blooms and foliage collected from the nooks and crannies of the Southern landscape define Blackwell Botanicals. Their meticulous preservation and artistic presentation elevate these harvested treasures into unique and highly styled works of art. Harvesting from the swamps of South Carolina, the gardens of Virginia’s countryside, the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and the mountains of the...