Built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a 35-acre subtropical estate and historic house museum in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Frederic Clay Bartlett designed and built Bonnet House as a winter retreat for his family. This historic house the only home and studio of two American artists open to the public. The Bonnet House complements its subtropical environment and interprets artistic, architectural, and environmental surroundings.
Follow a tour guide through the rooms of the Main House to learn the history of the Birch/Bartlett family and discover the charm and whimsy of this beachfront estate. The gardens at the Bonnet House comprise the largest collection of orchids in Florida. Five different eco-systems can be found on the grounds, leaving visitors in awe of all the beauty that this island habitat has to offer. Join a tour via open-air tram to experience the beauty of Bonnet House's landscaping.
Participate in a VIP experience of the upstairs and downstairs of the main house and take a sneak peek inside normally-closed areas of Evelyn and Fredric Bartlett's private living quarters. Tours are led by seasoned Bonnet House docents and are offered in groups of 10 to allow for questions and discussion. Limited reservations available, pre-registration required. The ability to climb stairs is necessary to fully participate in the tour. A video presentation at ground level is available.
Participate in a VIP experience of the upstairs and downstairs of the main house and take a sneak peek inside normally-closed areas of Evelyn and Fredric Bartlett's private living quarters. Tours are led by seasoned Bonnet House docents and are offered in groups of 10 to allow for questions and discussion.
Limited reservations available, pre-registration required. The ability to climb stairs is necessary to fully participate in the tour. A video presentation at ground level is available.
Check out the Bonnet House for half the price this Independence Day. Visitors can explore the whimsical house where fish sculptures rise in the air, shells have their own museum, and shady nature trails invite you to search for playful monkeys in the trees and majestic swans in the freshwater lakes.
Get introduced to various types of orchids, the best locations for growing, and an introduction to basic cultivation techniques including watering and fertilization. Class is followed by a guided tour of the Orchid Display House and the Orchid Greenhouses.
All class registrations are final and non-refundable.
This orchid care class will cover all aspects of transplanting with emphasis on techniques and the use of different materials including cork, driftwood, plaques, baskets, and mounting on trees. Proper sterilization of tools will also be discussed in order to limit spread of viruses to your collection. Each class is followed by a guided tour of the Orchid Display House and the Orchid Greenhouses.
In this orchid care class, learn to identify pest problems and diseases, how to intervene, and get an overview of possible treatment solutions including the proper use of chemicals and household products that can help with orchid pests and diseases. Each class is followed by a guided tour of the Orchid Display House and the Orchid Greenhouses.
Explore the Bonnet House for half the price on the first Sunday of the month from July to October. Visitors can explore the whimsical house where fish sculptures rise in the air, shells have their own museum, and shady nature trails invite you to search for playful monkeys in the trees and majestic swans in the freshwater lakes.