General Inquiries
Main line: (561) 495-0233
Admissions: (561) 233-1342
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Departments
- (561) 233-1366 | cornellcafe@yahoo.com
- For catering services please ask for Christy Chen.
- Cafe Information: https://morikami.org/cornell-cafe/
- Museum General Inquiries – Carla Stansifer | cstansifer@pbc.gov | 561-233-1317
- Museum Information: https://morikami.org/museum/
- Garden General Inquiries – Heather Grzybek | hgrzybek@pbc.gov | 561-233-1359
- Garden Information: https://morikami.org/gardens/
- Plant Guide: Roji-en: A Guide to the Plants
- Monetary – Sharyn Samuels | ssamuels@pbc.gov | 561-233-1316
- Art/Artifacts – James Rodgers | jrodgers@pbc.gov | 561-233-1335
- Garden – Heather Grzybek | hgrzybek@pbc.gov | 561-233-1359
DONATING TO OUR MUSEUM COLLECTION
Thank you for your interest in donating objects to the permanent collection of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Please email the Collections Manager/Registrar, James Rodgers with a picture and a description of what you would like to donate. He will respond at his earliest convenience.
- General Inquiries – Wendy Lo | wlo@pbc.gov | 561-233-1328
- Educational Program Enrollment (Classes, Demonstrations & Workshops) & Questions – Ayano Hamilton | ahamilton1@pbc.gov | 561-233-1367
- Outreach (Schools, Libraries, etc.) – park-mmoutreach@pbc.gov | 561-233-1329
- Stroll for Well-Being – Ayano Hamilton | morikamistroll@pbc.gov | 561-233-1367
- Tour Information – Misuzu Lyden | MLyden@pbc.gov | 561-233-1330
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- Education Information:
- Community Outreach: https://morikami.org/community/
- Group Tours: https://morikami.org/tours/
- Stroll for Well-Being: https://morikami.org/stroll/
- Upcoming Events (Classes, workshops, demonstrations, special programs): https://morikami.org/upcoming-events/
- Education Information:
- General Inquiries – Alanna Keating | (561) 233-1304 | akeating@pbc.gov
- Information on Booking a Private Event: https://morikami.org/private-event/
- Photography and Videography: https://morikami.org/photography-and-videography/
- Preferred Vendors: https://morikami.org/preferred-vendors/
- Rental Inquiry Form: https://morikami.org/rental-inquiry-form/
- Spacing, Fees, & Guidelines: https://morikami.org/spacing-fees-guidelines/
- Weddings & Ceremonies: https://morikami.org/weddings-ceremonies/
- General Inquiries – Don Blackman | dblackman@pbc.gov | 561-233-1363
- Marketing & Cultural Events – Miwako Patton | mpatton@pbc.gov | 561-233-1349
- Visitor Experience & Cultural Events – Lisa Niven | lniven@pbc.gov | 561-233-1348
- Media & Press – Sally Shorr | sally@thebuzzagency.net
- Website – Keven Roustan | kroustan@pbc.gov | 561-233-1319
- A/V Technician | Joe Angello | JAngello@pbc.gov | 561-233-13118
- General Inquiries – Ginger Solano | (561) 233-1315 | morikamimembers@pbc.gov
- Membership Information: https://morikami.org/join/
- General Inquiries – (561) 233-1312 | mmstore@pbc.gov
- Museum Store: https://morikami.org/store/
- General Inquiries – Sharyn Samuels | 561-233-1316 | ssamuels@pbc.gov
- Sponsorship Information: https://morikami.org/donate/#corporate
- Volunteer Coordinator – Brandon McGowan | (561) 233-1331 | bmcgowan@pbc.gov
- Volunteer Information: https://morikami.org/volunteer/
Board of Trustees
Palm Beach County and the Board of Trustees of Morikami, Inc. have been partners in bringing Morikami’s services to the public since opening in 1977. The park and building are the property of Palm Beach County. Morikami Inc., a non-profit corporation, provides financial backing from membership, donations, grants and other revenue-producing activities, and volunteer support for all aspects of the institution’s operations.
Learn about the Board of Trustees
- Commissioner Maria G. Marino, Mayor (District 1)
- Commissioner Sara Baxter, Vice Mayor (District 6)
- Commissioner Gregg K. Weiss (District 2)
- Commissioner Joel G. Flores (District 3)
- Commissioner Marci Woodward (District 4)
- Commissioner Maria Sachs (District 5)
- Commissioner Bobby Powell Jr. (District 7)
- Verdenia C. Baker, County Administrator
- Isamí C. Ayala-Collazo, Assistant County Administrator
- Patrick Rutter, Assistant County Administrator
- Reginald K. Duren, Assistant County Administrator
- Tammy Fields, Assistant County Administrator
- Todd J. Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator
- Jennifer Cirillo, Director of Parks & Recreation
The Full Board of Trustees meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month unless otherwise noted, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Meetings will take place in the Sakai Room at Morikami.
| Meeting Date | Time |
|---|---|
| January 18 | 4:30pm |
| February 15 | 4:30pm |
| March 15 (Annual Meeting and Year-in-Review) | 4:30pm |
| April 12 | 4:30pm |
| May 17 | 4:30pm |
| June 21 | 4:30pm |
| July 19 (Budget Workshop) | 4:30pm |
| August 16 | 4:30pm |
| September 20 | 4:30pm |
| October 18 | 4:30pm |
| November 15 | 4:30pm |
| December 13 (2nd Wednesday) | 4:30pm |
All dates and times are subject to change and Committee Meetings are set by the chairperson of each committee. If you plan to attend a meeting, please call ahead (561-233-1350) to confirm date, time, and exact location.
- The Committee on Collections meetings are held on an as needed basis.
- The Development Committee meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 11:30am.
- The Education Program & Cultural Events Committee meetings are held on an as needed basis.
- The Executive Committee meetings are held on an as needed basis.
- The Facilities Committee meetings are held on an as needed basis.
- The Governance & Scholarship Committee meetings are held on an as needed basis.
- The Finance, Budget, and Endowment Committee meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30pm. in Morikami’s Conference Room.
- The Bonsai Garden Committee meetings are held on an as needed basis.