What Is the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens?

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The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a cultural institution in Delray Beach, Florida, dedicated to authentic Japanese cultural experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire. It combines a museum with rotating art exhibitions and Roji-en, a living garden exhibition made up of six distinct historical gardens. It suits visitors, families, and anyone interested in Japanese art, history, and garden design.

What you'll find there

The site is organized around two main attractions:

  • Museum — rotating gallery exhibitions exploring different aspects of Japan's rich and diverse culture.
  • Gardens — Roji-en, described as a living exhibition with six distinct historical gardens.

Because exhibitions rotate, what's on view changes over time. Current and upcoming programming listed on the site includes:

Program Dates
Clifton Karhu: An American in Kyoto Sep 18, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Morikami's 50th Golden Gala Mar 6, 2027, 6:30 p.m.
Exhibition Opening: Mending Cracks in Time Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2026

A full list of programs and events is available through the site's Event List.

Hours and admission

Hours

  • Museum & Gardens: Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays.
  • Cornell Café: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Admission

Visitor Price
Adults (18+) $18
Seniors (65+) and Military (with ID) $16
College Students (with ID) $14
Children (6–17) $12
5 & Under Free
Morikami Members Free

Planning around renovations

The site notes a renovation of the lobby bathrooms beginning Sunday afternoon, May 17. During that period, additional restrooms are available in the hallway near Cornell Café. If you're visiting around that time, plan for the temporary change in facilities.

Membership

Membership supports the museum's mission of presenting Japanese cultural experiences that educate and inspire the community, and members receive free admission. If you expect to visit more than once, membership is the option the site itself frames as a way to both enrich your experience and support the institution.

Who it's for

  • First-time visitors — a single destination combining galleries and gardens, with a café on site for a half-day visit.
  • Families — reduced admission for children and free entry for ages 5 and under.
  • Culture and garden enthusiasts — rotating exhibitions and six historically distinct gardens give repeat visitors something new.

For current details before you go, check the Plan Your Visit section of morikami.org, since exhibitions and events change throughout the year.