Special Programs

Morikami provides informative and unique experiences for all ages through its Special Programs. Here you will find educational and cultural programming related to our current exhibitions and all things Japan—lectures, films, performances, special events, and more!

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.

Explore each special programs page or browse the full list.

An Evening of Violin and Piano Families Reading Together Kick-Off Event Films Hibiki Taiko Concert  Morikami Book Club Mori Stories Obon Weekend Orchid Weekend Speaker Series Sunset Stroll Stroll for Well-Being A Taste of Asia Youth Music Camp 

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 11, 2024
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, September 13, 2024
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, September 20, 2024
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Morikami Gardens
9:00AM, Friday, September 27, 2024
Morikami Gardens
Experience the Morikami Gardens After-Hours
Sunset Stroll

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5:30PM, Thursday, September 12, 2024
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Fushu Daiko South Florida Taiko Dojo Established 1990 Through echoing drums honor Honor the past Cherish today Aspire for tomorrow Hibiki Echoes of the Drum Friday, September 13 at 7:00 pm
FUSHU DAIKO Presents HIBIKI - ECHOES OF THE DRUM
Join us for an evening of exciting Japanese taiko drumming! Fushu Daiko, South Florida's premiere Japanese taiko drumming ensemble, presents "HIBIKI - Echoes of the Drum", a heart pounding and mesmerizing journey from the roots of modern taiko drumming in Japan to the shores of America.
7:00PM, Friday, September 13, 2024
Morikami Theater
(Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Educational Programming
NEW Season Starts Today
All programs open for Registration and Ticket purchase(s).
The season runs from October of the present year through the summer of the following year. The season is available for registration and ticket purchases on August 1st every year.
10:00AM, Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Morikami Museum & Japanese 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, October 16, 2024
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Hirohito and the making of Modern Japan: By Herbert P. Bix
12:00PM, Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Before the coffee gets cold. By: Toshikazu Kawaguchi - Book 1- (5 book series)
12:00PM, Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Kintsugi. By: Tomas Navarro
12:00PM, Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Silent Parade. By: Keigo Higashino
12:00PM, Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
A woman of pleasure. By Kiyoko Murata
12:00PM, Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Stranger in the shogun’s city. By: Amy Stanley
12:00PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Honeybees and distant thunder. By: Riku Onda
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
Delve into the world of Japanese folklore
Mori Stories: Kamishibai Folktales
Japanese Paper Theater
Bring the whole family and delve into the world of Japanese folklore or stories through kamishibai, Paper Theater. Join us for a reading of these classic stories. Reading starts on the hour with a short related activity to follow.
11:00AM, Saturday, November 2, 2024
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
11:30AM, Saturday, November 2, 2024
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
12:00PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
12:30PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
1:00PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)
1:00PM, Thursday, April 3, 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, Thursday, November 28, 2024
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
10:00AM, Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
10:00AM, Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
10:00AM, Sunday, April 20, 2025
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Happy Holidays!
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
Orchid Weekend

Saturday, February 1  & Sunday, February 2, 2025 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: FREE with your paid museum admission Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of orchids at the Morikami Museum’s Orchid Weekend! Wander through our picturesque gardens and discover the beauty and diversity of these exquisite blooms. Meet a curated selection of orchid vendors, suppliers, …

10:00AM, Saturday, February 1, 2025
Morikami Gardens
10:00AM, Sunday, February 2, 2025
Morikami Gardens
Children in Kimono playing Koto
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
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
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