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Member Benefits

Free Admission to both campuses, year-round.

Discounts on purchases in The Garden Shop, class fees and special events in the Gardens.

Members-only Previews of select exhibitions.

Reciprocity to museums and gardens throughout North America.

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Exhibitions
at Selby Gardens

Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O'Keeffe

Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe

Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition Series On view February 11 – June 30, 2024 Downtown Sarasota campus Tropical Conservatory, Gardens, Learn More
Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens

Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens

On view November 11, 2023 – August 31, 2024 Historic Spanish Point campus Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 Learn More
Artist in Residence: Patti Smith

Artist in Residence: Patti Smith

Global Icon Will Return to Selby Gardens in 2023 and 2024Writer, performer, and visual artist Patti Smith has been named Learn More
Roy Lichtenstein: Monet's Garden Goes Pop!

Past Exhibits at Selby Gardens

Jean and Alfred Goldstein Exhibition SeriesBegun in 2015, this immersive exhibition series examines master artists and their relationships to nature Learn More
Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica

Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica

Explore the natural wonders of the tropical rainforest as depicted on the handcrafted masks of the Indigenous artists of Boruca, Learn More

Calendar of Events

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November 2023

Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens

On view November 11, 2023 – August 31, 2024 Historic Spanish Point campus, Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selby Gardens is delighted to present the extraordinary imagery of photographer and conservationist Clyde Butcher throughout the grounds of the Historic Spanish Point campus. Large-scale prints on aluminum of Butcher’s beautiful photographs of plants, […] ...
11 Nov - 31 Aug
All Day
Historic Spanish Point Campus
December 2023

Beach Walks & Bird Talks – Beachcombing & Birding Workshop 

Expand your enjoyment of Sarasota’s most famous beaches with a guided nature walk! Join an expert naturalist from Sarasota’s Department of Parks & Rec. on a guided walking tour of Sarasota’s bayfronts. Learn about the local flora, fauna, geology, and geography, as well as seasonal migrations, blooms, and natural history. A must for avid birders of all ages!  This […] ...
02 Dec
7:30 am - 9:30 am
Off-site

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Garden Downtown Sarasota campus. This class will focus on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all ages/skill levels. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat.   Please arrive at the Welcome Center at 9:15am for a 9:30am start time. For […] ...
02 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Wintergreen Weekend

Wintergreen Weekend is a two-day event featuring timeless holiday activities and entertainment throughout the Historic Spanish Point campus. Join us for “reindeer” pony rides, holiday storytelling, handbell performances, and more! Free for Selby Gardens’ members and included with general admission. ...
02 - 03 Dec
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Historic Spanish Point Campus

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Garden Downtown Sarasota campus. This class will focus on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all ages/skill levels. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat.   Please arrive at the Welcome Center at 9:15am for a 9:30am start time. For […] ...
06 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Intro to Drawing in Nature – Plein Air Pencil Class

In the style of the French Impressionists, this open-air course will focus on the techniques of drawing in nature. Students will learn how to capture environmental perspectives in art, ranging from landscapes to botanical portrait illustration.   Students will learn the basics of outlining shapes and shadows found in the Gardens, building perspective and composition, adding tones […] ...
06 Dec
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Lights in Bloom®2023

December 8-10, 12-23, 26-30, 2023; and January 1-3, 2024 Early Entry: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. General Entry: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. This award-winning holiday light show will return to Selby Gardens this December! Visit the Lights […] ...
08 - 10 Dec
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Garden Downtown Sarasota campus. This class will focus on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all ages/skill levels. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat.   Please arrive at the Welcome Center at 9:15am for a 9:30am start time. For […] ...
09 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Lights in Bloom®2023

December 8-10, 12-23, 26-30, 2023; and January 1-3, 2024 Early Entry: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. General Entry: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. This award-winning holiday light show will return to Selby Gardens this December! Visit the Lights […] ...
12 - 23 Dec
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Garden Downtown Sarasota campus. This class will focus on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all ages/skill levels. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat.   Please arrive at the Welcome Center at 9:15am for a 9:30am start time. For […] ...
13 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Intro to Painting in Nature – A Plein Air Watercolor Class

In the style of the French Impressionists, this open-air course will focus on the techniques of watercolor painting in nature. Students will learn how to capture environmental perspectives in art, ranging from landscapes to botanical portrait painting.   Students will learn a special approach to rendering acrylics as watercolors: how to mix, build layers of colors, […] ...
13 Dec
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Garden Downtown Sarasota campus. This class will focus on alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all ages/skill levels. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat.   Please arrive at the Welcome Center at 9:15am for a 9:30am start time. For […] ...
16 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
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