Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

A Captivating Discovery of Japan… the Morikami
For more than 30 years, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has served as a gateway to another world – the world of Japan. Named for George Morikami, the park honors the Yamato Colony, a Japanese farming settlement of the early 1900s, while celebrating the living culture of Japan.
Explore the artistry, history and complexity of Japanese culture through rotating exhibitions, along with a 7,000-piece Permanent Collections Gallery. View permanent exhibitions Japan Through the Eyes of a Child and Yamato Colony: Pioneering Japanese in Florida.GardensDiscover a series of six diverse gardens inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening.  The gardens surround Morikami Pond and lead walkers approximately one mile through meandering greenery, past towering bamboo and rushing waterfalls.
Experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through diverse educational programs and a charming Museum Store. Join the celebrations… ring in the New Year during Oshogatsu, celebrate spirits of loved ones in August at Bon Festival or welcome spring with the Hatsume Fair.
Taste a piece of Japan through culinary-inspired events and programs including food and wine tastings, sushi-making workshops, and traditional tea ceremonies in the Seishin-an Tea House. Plus, enjoy a captivating dining experience on the terrace at Cornell Café as you overlook the Roji-en gardens.
Experience the essence of Japan in Florida. Discover the Morikami. Read Less