Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Mascot Nuigurumi
Kawaii! Build your own plush doll, or nuigurumi, based on Japan’s world-famous adorable mascots!
12:00PM, Saturday, April 19, 2025
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Museum Closed for National Holiday
We are closed on major national holidays, including:
4th of July
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Easter
General Museum Hours
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 10am – 5pm
Last Admissions Ticket Sold at 4:30pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Administrative Offices
Open Monday through Friday | 9am – 5pm
Cornell Café
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 11am …
10:00AM, Sunday, April 20, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Happy Holidays!
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, April 25, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Guest Artist Adult Workshops
Japanese Translations: Ukiyo-e to Watercolors Workshop
Join us for a look into the captivating world of traditional Japanese artistry at the Morikami Museum and Gardens with contemporary artist Michelle Sakhai. In this immersive workshop, titled "Japanese Translations: from Ukiyo-e to Watercolors," participants will draw inspiration from the rich legacy of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock …
10:00AM, Saturday, April 26, 2025
Oki Education Center
DEMONSTRATION OF KYUDO: The Way of the Bow
Kyudo is the traditional Japanese practice that uses the act of shooting the Japanese bow for the cultivation of the person and the development of physical and mental wellbeing. It is now a worldwide practice that has both cultural and sporting aspects. Kyudo places greater emphasis on the beauty of form, with accuracy being seen as an expression of correct shooting rather than "hitting for hitting sake." Learn about the history of Kyudo and observe a demonstration of the Shaho Hassetsu, known as the Eight Stages of Shooting, explained by instructor Jade Fraundorfer.
12:00PM, Saturday, April 26, 2025
Morikami Theater
Adult Workshop
The Way Of Taiko: The Heartbeat Of Japan
Traditional Drum Workshop
The workshop includes an introduction to the history of taiko. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They become familiar with the way of taiko and drumming techniques. Instruments are provided for you.
11:00AM, Sunday, April 27, 2025
Morikami Theater
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Morikami Gardens
MOSAIC Month
Palm Beach County’s annual MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Art, Ideas & Culture)
Color you calendar with cultural adventures this May during MOSAIC. Discover special savings and events on shows, museums, galleries and more in The Palm Beaches at MOSAICPBC.com
10:00AM, Thursday, May 1, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, May 2, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Underwritten by JM Family Enterprises & Linda and Michael Sonnenreich
Documentary Film: Fall Seven Times, Get up Eight: The Japanese War Brides
Discussion led by Director Kathryn Tolbert and Moderator Dr. Mitzi Carter
Despite lingering wartime enmity, tens of thousands of Japanese wives -- the biggest influx of Asian women in U.S. history -- crossed the Pacific. They began new lives in difficult and to them mysterious circumstances, scattered across the country in places where they were often the first Japanese ever seen. What was it like to abandon family, friends and country, and marry a former enemy? Even for those whose choice of spouse proved to be a tragic mistake, there was no turning back. Many in Japan viewed them as social outcasts and even today the words "war bride" in Japanese carry such a stigma -- of bar girls, even prostitution -- that people don't like to say them. Now these women are in their 80s. This is their story, of lives shaped by one irrevocable decision.
Kathryn Tolbert was a
7:00PM, Friday, May 2, 2025
Morikami Theater
Adult Workshop
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshop for Beginners
Learn brush strokes using sumi (charcoal) ink and a brush to write Japanese characters. After practicing on paper you will create a final calligraphy piece on shikishi board to take home. Just bring your curiosity!
11:30AM, Saturday, May 3, 2025
Oki Education Center
Japanese Traditional Music Instrument
Koto Demonstration
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument and listen to its captivating and tranquil sounds demonstrated by intermediate koto students.
12:00PM, Saturday, May 3, 2025
Morikami Theater
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Children's Day
Come join us to celebrate the Japanese holiday of Children’s Day by making a Japanese toy kendama, playing Japanese games, or making a flying carp kite called koinobori!
12:00PM, Saturday, May 3, 2025
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Sunday, May 4, 2025
Tea House
Ikebana Flower Arrangement
Ikebana Ikenobo Class
Tuesday Sessions
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. Beginners welcome!
11:00AM, Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Oki Education Center
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Ikebana Flower Arrangement
Ikebana Sogetsu Class
Wednesday Sessions
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. Beginners and Intermediate students welcome!
10:30AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Oki Education Center
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Thursday, May 8, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, May 9, 2025
Morikami Gardens
World Bonsai Day
Join us at The Morikami for World Bonsai Day, where you can explore the ancient art of bonsai. Celebrate World Bonsai Day with bonsai pruning and potting demos, bonsai vendors, and Japanese artisan vendors.
10:00AM, Saturday, May 10, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Mother's Day Weekend
Special Membership Offer
When purchasing, renewing, or gifting a membership on Mother’s Day, you will receive a 13-month membership!
Free gift with in person purchase!
This offer is only available Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025, so don't miss out on the opportunity to become part of the Morikami family.
Museum Store Special
FREE Gift with a purchase …
10:00AM, Saturday, May 10, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Sado: Tea Ceremony Workshop
Omotesenke School
This workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea – necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with how to participate as a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it.
1:00PM, Saturday, May 10, 2025
Tea House
Mother's Day Weekend
Special Membership Offer
When purchasing, renewing, or gifting a membership on Mother’s Day, you will receive a 13-month membership!
Free gift with in person purchase!
This offer is only available Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025, so don't miss out on the opportunity to become part of the Morikami family.
Museum Store Special
FREE Gift with a purchase …
10:00AM, Sunday, May 11, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Morikami Book Club
Open to all Morikami Members
Embark on a thrilling literary journey with Benefactor member Christine Carton and fellow Morikami members as they kick off a brand new season of riveting book explorations!
To join the Morikami Book Club, please reach out to Christine Carton at christinec@gate.net.
All meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 pm at …
12:00PM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
African Samurai. By: Thomas Lockley
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, May 16, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony
The Way Of Tea: Sado Demonstration
Observe Japanese sado, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sado — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.
12:00PM, Saturday, May 17, 2025
Morikami Theater
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Sunset Stroll
2025 Sunset Stroll Dates and Special Performances:
May 22, 2025
Video Game & Anime LIVE Music Concert performed by 8 Bit Wave
8 Bit Wave delivers exciting LIVE performances of video game & anime music, synchronized with gameplay and anime scenes on screen. Their unique fusion of rock, jazz, classical, and other music styles creates an …
5:30PM, Thursday, May 22, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, May 23, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, May 30, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Sunday, June 1, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Ikebana Flower Arrangement
Ikebana Sogetsu Class
Wednesday Sessions
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. Beginners and Intermediate students welcome!
10:30AM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Oki Education Center
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Thursday, June 5, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, June 6, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Sado: Tea Ceremony Workshop
Omotesenke School
This workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea – necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with how to participate as a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it.
1:00PM, Saturday, June 7, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Morikami Book Club
Open to all Morikami Members
Embark on a thrilling literary journey with Benefactor member Christine Carton and fellow Morikami members as they kick off a brand new season of riveting book explorations!
To join the Morikami Book Club, please reach out to Christine Carton at christinec@gate.net.
All meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 pm at …
12:00PM, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Shutting out the sun; How Japan created its own lost generation. By: Michael Zielenziger
Sunset Stroll
2025 Sunset Stroll Dates and Special Performances:
May 22, 2025
Video Game & Anime LIVE Music Concert performed by 8 Bit Wave
8 Bit Wave delivers exciting LIVE performances of video game & anime music, synchronized with gameplay and anime scenes on screen. Their unique fusion of rock, jazz, classical, and other music styles creates an …
5:30PM, Thursday, June 12, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, June 13, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Kurinuki Ceramic Workshop
Kurinuki is a traditional Japanese ceramic hand building technique starting with a solid block of clay and hollowing it out to create a vessel. Create a chawan, Japanese tea bowl using this beautiful ancient technique. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic techniques to work with clay and enjoy a presentation of Japanese ceramics.
10:00AM, Saturday, June 14, 2025
Oki Education Center
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Father's Day Kumihimo
Celebrate Father’s Day by making a lanyard through the Japanese braiding of kumihimo!
12:00PM, Sunday, June 15, 2025
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, June 20, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Guest Artist Workshops
Youth Summer Music & Culture Camp
(Grade 3rd – 12th)
Campers will be immersed in Japanese culture participating in fun craft activities, Japanese cultural arts, and exciting music classes which include the 13-string koto (zither) and taiko drums, taught by professional musicians, Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto, Koto instructor and members from the Fushu Daiko Taiko group. All materials and Instruments that campers need are provided for their use at camp.
9:00AM, Monday, June 23, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, June 27, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Guest Artist Youth & Adult Workshops
Japanese Traditional Music Workshops: Koto with Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto
There will be two opportunities for adults to take the Japanese traditional music workshops at the Morikami Museum. Instruments and sheet music will be provided for use in the workshops.
9:00AM, Saturday, June 28, 2025
Morikami Theater
Guest Artist Youth & Adult Workshops
Japanese Traditional Music Workshops: Koto with Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto
There will be two opportunities for adults to take the Japanese traditional music workshops at the Morikami Museum. Instruments and sheet music will be provided for use in the workshops.
9:00AM, Sunday, June 29, 2025
Morikami Theater
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Tanabata
Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of our Tanabata bamboo to celebrate.
10:00AM, Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Lobby
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Tanabata
Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of our Tanabata bamboo to celebrate.
10:00AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Lobby
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Tanabata
Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of our Tanabata bamboo to celebrate.
10:00AM, Thursday, July 3, 2025
Lobby
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, July 4, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Tanabata
Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of our Tanabata bamboo to celebrate.
10:00AM, Friday, July 4, 2025
Lobby
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Tanabata
Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of our Tanabata bamboo to celebrate.
10:00AM, Saturday, July 5, 2025
Lobby
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Tanabata Streamers
The Star Festival, Tanabata, is here! Craft your own Tanabata streamer to decorate your home!
12:00PM, Saturday, July 5, 2025
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Tanabata
Make a wish for the Star Festival, Tanabata! Write your wish on a strip of colored paper, or tanzaku, and tie it to a branch of our Tanabata bamboo to celebrate.
10:00AM, Sunday, July 6, 2025
Lobby
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Sunday, July 6, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Thursday, July 10, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, July 11, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Grade 3rd – 12th
Calligraphy Youth Workshop
Learn how to write your name and some Japanese words with ink and brush, two traditional calligraphy writing implements in this hands-on workshop.
11:30AM, Saturday, July 12, 2025
Oki Education Center
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, July 18, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, July 25, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Adult Workshop
The Art of Kokedama
Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil.
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. It is wrapped with string and contains an ornamental plant growing inside. These beautiful and decorative plants bring an organic and natural touch to planting orchids, succulents, and other ornamental plants. Learn the mechanics of how to make kokedama, creating two regular size and one small one to decorate your home or to give away to a special person.
10:00AM, Saturday, July 26, 2025
Oki Education Center
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, August 1, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, August 8, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, August 15, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Celebrate Obon Weekend at the Morikami
Obon Weekend
Enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon
We invite guests to take a contemplative stroll through the gardens, enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon, and pay their respects to George Morikami at the Bon altar.
10:00AM, Saturday, August 16, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Gachapon Keychains
August 8th is Gachapon Day! Gachapon are capsules filled with toys and other goodies that are popular with children in Japan. Make your own little toy of Japanese animals to keep in your own capsule!
12:00PM, Saturday, August 16, 2025
Sakai Room (Library)
Celebrate Obon Weekend at the Morikami
Obon Weekend
Enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon
We invite guests to take a contemplative stroll through the gardens, enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon, and pay their respects to George Morikami at the Bon altar.
10:00AM, Sunday, August 17, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
AN EXCLUSIVE FUNDRAISING EVENT CELEBRATING OBON
Launch the Lantern Dinner
Join us this special fundraising dinner event followed by the floating of your personalized lantern on the lake.
6:30PM, Sunday, August 17, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, August 22, 2025
Morikami Gardens
(Grade 3-12)
Youth Workshop: The Way Of Taiko: The Heartbeat Of Japan
Traditional Drum Workshop
This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques.
11:00AM, Sunday, August 24, 2025
Morikami Theater
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, August 29, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, September 5, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Nerikomi Ceramic Workshop
Nerikomi is a hand-building pattern technique made with colored clay, by mixing colored clay and then press it together. “Neri” means to mix, and “komi” means to press. The clay is layered in different patterns to create a block of clay. After, you slice the block into thin layers. Finally, you make a pattern in a repetitive (or abstract) way from these slices to create different objects. In this workshop students will learn in the first class to create a patterned block of two colors of clay. The second class will be dedicated to cut the slabs and transform them into nice trays, plates or vessels.
10:00AM, Saturday, September 6, 2025
Oki Education Center
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Sports Day Hachimaki
Start off the school year strong with a hachimaki, a Japanese headband!
12:00PM, Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Sunday, September 7, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Beginner I & II
Thursday or Sunday Sessions
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.
10:15AM, Thursday, September 11, 2025
Tea House
Sunset Stroll
2025 Sunset Stroll Dates and Special Performances:
May 22, 2025
Video Game & Anime LIVE Music Concert performed by 8 Bit Wave
8 Bit Wave delivers exciting LIVE performances of video game & anime music, synchronized with gameplay and anime scenes on screen. Their unique fusion of rock, jazz, classical, and other music styles creates an …
5:30PM, Thursday, September 11, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, September 12, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Adult Workshop
Kyudo: The Basics of Japanese Archery 101 Workshop
The Basics of Japanese Archery
The beginners Kyudo workshop will provide an introduction to the equipment used for Kyudo practice as well as the training attire. Those attending will receive instruction in the 8 basic stages required for the correct shooting of a bow. This includes posture, form, and shooting stance. Please note that participants will not be shooting an actual bow and arrow in this workshop, but will be using a Kyudo rubber bow as a beginner.
10:00AM, Saturday, September 13, 2025
Oki Education Center
Sado: Tea Ceremony Workshop
Omotesenke School
This workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea – necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with how to participate as a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it.
1:00PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025
Tea House
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, September 19, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Garden Early
Member Morning Walks
Open to all Morikami Members
We are excited to announce the start of a unique program - Member Morning Walks. This is an exclusive opportunity for our valued members to experience the gardens in the calm of morning, before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.
Every Wednesday and Friday, you can escape into the serene beauty of our lush …
9:00AM, Friday, September 26, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Museum Closed for National Holiday
We are closed on major national holidays, including:
4th of July
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Easter
General Museum Hours
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 10am – 5pm
Last Admissions Ticket Sold at 4:30pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Administrative Offices
Open Monday through Friday | 9am – 5pm
Cornell Café
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 11am …
10:00AM, Thursday, November 27, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Museum Closed for National Holiday
We are closed on major national holidays, including:
4th of July
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Easter
General Museum Hours
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 10am – 5pm
Last Admissions Ticket Sold at 4:30pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Administrative Offices
Open Monday through Friday | 9am – 5pm
Cornell Café
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 11am …
10:00AM, Thursday, December 25, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Museum Closed for National Holiday
We are closed on major national holidays, including:
4th of July
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Easter
General Museum Hours
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 10am – 5pm
Last Admissions Ticket Sold at 4:30pm
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Administrative Offices
Open Monday through Friday | 9am – 5pm
Cornell Café
Open Tuesday through Sunday | 11am …
10:00AM, Thursday, January 1, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
staging
10:14PM, Monday, January 18, 2038
Cornell Cafe
