Festivals & Special Events – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Kite Flying Fun for Everyone at Morikami Museum and Gardens

Learn how to make and then fly a kite. Kite Flying Fun for Everyone at Morikami Museum and Gardens All ages and abilities are welcome to attend. Join a workshop, bring your own kite or just watch and enjoy the fun! “Father’s Day Weekend” Saturday, June 15, 2019 & Sunday, June 16, 2019 There are hundreds of kinds of kites in Japan, with each region of the country having their own, specific style of traditional kites. Join us in the tradition by flying your own kite or making your own in …

World Bonsai Day

World Bonsai Day 10:00AM, Saturday, May 11, 2019 Google iCalendar

Museum Store Sunday

Museum Store Sunday 10:00AM, Sunday, November 25, 2018 Google iCalendar

Midori no Hi – Greenery Day

Midori no Hi – Greenery Day Underwritten by the Homer and Martha Gudelsky Family Foundation Time: 10am-5pm Cost: FREE (with paid museum admission) Celebrate Greenery Day, Midori no Hi, at Morikami and turn recycled objects into beautiful crafts. Learn about the different ways that Japan and America are working towards a greener society and what part you and your family can play in creating a healthier planet. FREE ACTIVITIES Exhibitors– Lobby (10:00am – 5:00pm) Attendees get the chance to meet representatives from two community organizations, the Solid Waste Authority and …

World Bonsai Day

World Bonsai Day 10:00AM, Saturday, May 12, 2018 Google iCalendar

Oshogatsu: A New Years Celebration

Oshogatsu: A New Years Celebration Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 10am-5pm About Morikami’s New Year’s Celebration The New Year is Japan’s most important and celebrated holiday. We ring in our 41st annual New Year’s celebration with the tastes, sights and sounds that define the traditional Japanese New Year as well as our own. Oshogatsu, offers entertainment and games, many surrounding the theme of each year’s Japanese zodiac – 2019 Year of the Pig Enjoy New Year’s traditions and games, including mochi pounding demonstrations Taste Japanese cuisine, beer and rare, high-end sake Peruse …

Strokes of Genius: Artistry and Music with Yasunori Kimata

Strokes of Genius: Artistry and Music with Yasunori Kimata Underwritten by the JM Foundation, Sushi Republic Restaurant and Renaissance Hotel DATE Friday, February 23, 2018 TIME 7:00pm, museum doors reopen at 6:00pm PRICE $20 (members $15) LOCATION Morikami Theater Advance ticket purchase required Join up-and-coming artist Yasunori Kimata for an evening of art, music and the mastery of the brush. An artist with many talents, Kimata is in his element as he paints live. See art come to life before your eyes, accompanied by the heart-pounding rhythms of taiko drumming by Fushu Daiko …

TAIKOZA: Voice of the Earth Tour 2018

TAIKOZA: Voice of the Earth Tour 2018 Underwritten by the JM Foundation, Japan Foundation of New York and the Residence Inn® by Marriott® Boca Raton DATE Friday, April 13, 2018 TIME 7:00pm, museum doors reopen at 6:00pm PRICE $25 (members $20) LOCATION Morikami Theater Advance ticket purchase required | All tickets are will-call and will be available at the door the day of the event after 6pm. SOLD OUT Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Hear the 160 lb. Taiko drum; give …

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Join the Morikami Family Make Mother’s Day last all year with a Morikami membership! Take advantage of our special 13-month membership promotion (5/12/2019 only) and receive a free Morikami tote bag! 10:00AM, Sunday, May 12, 2019 Google iCalendar

World Bonsai Day

World Bonsai Day 10:00AM, Saturday, May 13, 2017 Google iCalendar

40th Anniversary Celebration

40th Anniversary Celebration 10:00AM, Sunday, June 25, 2017 Google iCalendar

Cultural Folk Tales Day

Cultural Folk Tales Day Underwritten by the Homer and Martha Gudelsky Family Foundation Saturday, July 8, 2017 10:00am—5:00pm Explore countries around the world through interactive folk tales for the whole family to enjoy! Expert storytellers from across the globe will introduce stories from Japan, Latin America, and Africa through vibrant music and dance. Also enjoy a day of hands-on crafts, activities, and access to the Palm Beach Library System’s Bookmobile! ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES Storytelling Theater and Library 10:30am–4:30pm Take a trip around the world with our storytellers! Listen to fun interactive folktales from …