Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens is located at Morikami Park Road in Delray Beach, Florida between the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 95, exit Atlantic Avenue. It has been a center for Japanese art and culture since 1977 featuring various exhibitions, ceremonies and educational programs. The museum and gardens open 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday and remains closed Mondays and on major national holidays.

The collections held at the museum concentrate mainly on articles relating to Japanese daily life from the mid-19th century to present day, and assist in understanding the culture of the country. These items include articles of clothing such as kimonos, sculptures, prints and various pieces of home ware amongst many other things. The museum building features galleries where the exhibitions are rotated periodically, a 225 seat theater and an authentic tea house in which visitors can observe the monthly tea ceremonies.

In addition to the museum are the Japanese gardens set amongst 200-acres where visitors can see a tropical bonsai collection, pine forests, nature trails and small lakes with koi and other wildlife. The museum store enables visitors to purchase souvenirs of their trip and authentic Japanese food can be enjoyed at the café, which opens between 11am and 3pm. The museum grounds can also be hired for private functions such as weddings, receptions and corporate events.