Brookings Attractions
Brookings (pop. 18,500) was named for WW Brookings who came to this isolated region in 1857. He helped settle the area by supporting the construction of the railroad which brought trade and prosperity to the town. Brookings is the home of South Dakota State University.
McCrory Gardens
McCrory Gardens at South Dakota State University in Brookings features 20 acres of formal display gardens and about 45 acres of arboretum. Highlights include a variety of roses, a rock garden, a children's maze, over 10,000 flowering annuals and 2,000 perennials.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Exhibits at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings include tractors and farm equipment, an original 1882 homestead claim shack, and a recreated 1915 farmhouse as well as historic photographs.
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
925 11th Street, Box 601
Brookings, SD 57006-1029
United States
925 11th Street, Box 601
Brookings, SD 57006-1029
United States
Phone 1 (605) 688-6226
Fax 1 (605) 688-6303
Hours
January 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
April 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
South Dakota Art Museum
The South Dakota Art Museum's collection consists of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, textiles, sculptures, and Native American artifacts and art.
South Dakota Art Museum
Box 2250
Brookings, SD 57007-2250
United States
Box 2250
Brookings, SD 57007-2250
United States
Phone 1 (605) 688-5423
Fax 1 (605) 688-4445
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University in Brookings is a land-grant institution that was founded in 1881. Agricultural education and research is the major course of study for more than 12,000 students.
