All programs are open for registration on August 1st of each year for the upcoming season. Each season runs from October through the summer of the next year.
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
9:00AM, Friday, May 16, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, May 23, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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9:00AM, Friday, May 30, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, June 6, 2025
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9:00AM, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, June 13, 2025
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9:00AM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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9:00AM, Friday, June 20, 2025
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9:00AM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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9:00AM, Friday, June 27, 2025
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9:00AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, July 4, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, July 11, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, July 18, 2025
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9:00AM, Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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9:00AM, Friday, July 25, 2025
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9:00AM, Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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9:00AM, Friday, August 1, 2025
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9:00AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, August 8, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, August 15, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, August 22, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, August 29, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, September 5, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, September 12, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, September 19, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, September 26, 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
12:00PM, Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Shutting out the sun; How Japan created its own lost generation. By: Michael Zielenziger
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
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 …
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
10:15AM, Thursday, June 5, 2025
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, July 6, 2025
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, July 10, 2025
Tea House
10:15AM, Sunday, September 7, 2025
Tea House
10:15AM, Thursday, September 11, 2025
Tea House
Tea Ceremony Class
Sado: Intermediate Classes
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.
1:00PM, Sunday, June 1, 2025
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, June 5, 2025
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, July 6, 2025
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, July 10, 2025
Tea House
1:00PM, Sunday, September 7, 2025
Tea House
1:00PM, Thursday, September 11, 2025
Tea House
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
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
1:00PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025
Tea House
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)
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
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.
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
10:00AM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Lobby
10:00AM, Thursday, July 3, 2025
Lobby
10:00AM, Friday, July 4, 2025
Lobby
10:00AM, Saturday, July 5, 2025
Lobby
10:00AM, Sunday, July 6, 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)
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.
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.
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
10:00AM, Sunday, August 17, 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)
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.
(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
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)
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.
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
10:00AM, Thursday, December 25, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
10:00AM, Thursday, January 1, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens