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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

The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections

The Florida Highwaymen: Interstate Connections

On view July 20 – September 15, 2024 Downtown Sarasota campus The Museum of Botany & the Arts Our Summer Learn More
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 2024 and 2025!Upcoming Patti Smith PerformancesCheck back soon for upcoming performances!About the 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 2024

Patti Smith: A Book of Days

On view November 9, 2024 – August 31, 2025 Historic Spanish Point campus, Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selby Gardens is excited to collaborate with Artist-in-Residence Patti Smith on this upcoming exhibition at the Historic Spanish Point campus. The exhibition will feature a selection of photographs taken by the famed poet and musician that […]
09 Nov - 31 Aug
All Day
Historic Spanish Point Campus
December 2024

Lights in Bloom®2024

December 6, 2024 – January 1, 2025 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 in Bloom® […]
06 Dec - 01 Jan
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 skill levels. Must be age 18 or older. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat. Please arrive at the Welcome Center […]
21 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Lights in Bloom®2024 All-Inclusive Event

Lights in Bloom® features more than two million lights illuminating the gardens and walkways of our Downtown Sarasota campus. Our All-Inclusive ticket option (December 21 only) gives you early access to Lights in Bloom®, a full buffet and open bar inside our Event Center, on-site parking, and more.  Visit the Lights in Bloom® website to purchase […]
21 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 skill levels. Must be age 18 or older. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat. Please arrive at the Welcome Center […]
28 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

New Year’s Eve Gala

Kick off 2025 at Sarasota’s most sophisticated black-tie New Year’s Eve experience! Enjoy private access to Lights in Bloom®, passed hors d’oeuvres, a seated four-course dinner by Michael’s on East, as well as a performance by The Sarasota Ballet and The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory and dancing to DJ Karim. The countdown to the new year culminates with a champagne toast and a […]
31 Dec - 01 Jan
7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
January 2025

Introduction to Oil Painting en Plein Air

Oil paints can be a more complex yet stunning medium to work with when painting alla-prima (wet–on–wet techniques) in the open air! Artists’ oil colors are made by mixing dry pigments with linseed oil, meaning oil paints dry slowly. With oils you can enjoy the luxury of being able to tweak, soften, and blend your […]
03 Jan
10:15 am - 1:00 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 skill levels. Must be age 18 or older. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat. Please arrive at the Welcome Center […]
04 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Nibbles in Nature: Have a Brew-tea-ful Day!

Celebrate the seasons and foods from Florida at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus! In this family-friendly program, children and their grown-ups will sample local foods and drinks as they discover the history, science and stories surrounding them. Geared for elementary school age children (ages 6-10).   September 28: Show Me the Honey! September […]
04 Jan
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Historic Spanish Point Campus

Introduction to Acrylic Painting en Plein Air

Water-based acrylics are a wonderful medium for landscape painting in the open air! Painters of all levels can fall in love with these portable, fast-drying, and easy-to-clean-up alternatives to oils. This class is designed for beginners and anyone looking to further their skills in creating art with acrylics. You will learn about color mixing, complementary […]
06 Jan
10:15 am - 1:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

The Elixir of Nature – Wood: The Generosity of Trees

Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point Campus Class Fee: Members $65.00, Non-Members $80.00 Facilitator: Rachel Schaeffer Wolfe, StoryAlchemy.org  Connection with nature helps us access our life force energy and transform old narratives of self-doubt, criticism, anxiety, and overwhelm. It boosts our mental resilience, helps us recalibrate, and reduces stress. On the beautiful grounds […]
07 Jan
1:00 pm - 3:00 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 skill levels. Must be age 18 or older. Recommended supplies: water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, towel, or yoga mat. Please arrive at the Welcome Center […]
08 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
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