Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Unveils 2024/2025 Calendar of Events, Classes and Workshops

The historic museum and estate provides various options for all visitors and residents.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens in Fort Lauderdale has an exciting lineup of events, classes and workshops planned for the 2024/2025 season. The lineup includes diverse activities catering to art enthusiasts, history buffs and nature lovers. Visitors can look forward to engaging in Yoga on the Veranda, exploring the world of bees at Bonnet and enjoying beloved annual events such as Holiday Magic and the International Orchid & Garden Festival. Additionally, a new outdoor art exhibition titled “Forest Forms” will debut from January through April 2025, offering a creative and immersive experience for guests of all ages.

The Bonnet House Museum & Gardens offers a delightful combination of art, architecture, history and ecology, making it an excellent destination for vacationers and locals. Visitors can step back in time to experience life on a beachfront estate in the 1930s and 1940s. Spanning 35 acres, the grounds feature the main house, which showcases a charming collection of decorative and fine art and family-friendly nature trails. The Bonnet House offers self-guided and guided tours.

Visitors who are interested can join as a Bonnet House Member for $65. As a member, they can enjoy substantial discounts on classes, workshops and special events and also gain free admission to Bonnet House throughout the year.

Those interested can sign up in advance for all upcoming classes and events at the Bonnet House. Please visit www.bonnethouse.org/events for a complete schedule or call 954-703-2606 for more information.

The museum offers self-guided tours Tuesday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

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