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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 2025!Upcoming Patti Smith PerformancesAn Evening with Patti Smith Dedicated to George Harrison 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
January 2025

The Elixir of Nature – Wood: The Generosity of Trees

Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus 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 of Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, we […]
21 Jan
1:00 pm - 3:00 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 […]
22 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Series 3: Painting in the Gardens en Plein Air

Series Dates: January 8, 15 & 22 – 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Class Fee for the 3-class series: $125 members/ $145 non-members Drop-ins for individual class dates $45 members/ $55 non-members  (available at the Welcome Center if space is available) Instructor: Maggie Bosco Become more in tune with your surroundings at Selby Gardens by learning […]
22 Jan
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Steinwachs Family Plant Research Center Tour

Join us on select Wednesday afternoons for an exclusive tour of the Steinwachs Family Plant Research Center (PRC). This new state-of-the-art facility combines the best of traditional and cutting-edge science. Discover Selby Gardens’ outstanding preserved and library collections, and the green technology and innovative sustainability features throughout the facility helping to make Selby Gardens a pioneering […]
22 Jan
2:00 pm - 2:45 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 […]
25 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

The Elixir of Nature – Water: The Gentle Life-Giving Flow

Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus 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 of Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, we […]
28 Jan
1:00 pm - 3:00 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 […]
29 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath (60 minutes, all levels)

Yoga Nidra or “yogic sleep” promotes deep rest, rejuvenation, clarity and creativity. Unlike other forms of yoga, yoga nidra doesn’t involve poses. Rather, it is lying down in a comfortable position as you are guided through a somatic, meditative experience including a body scan, mindful breathing, and visualization. Basking in the Gardens’ tranquility, you will […]
30 Jan
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Hermitage Sunsets: “Book, Music, and Lyrics,” featuring Emmy Award and Drama Desk nominee Mark Sonnenblick

The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s popular series, “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens,” continues into its fifth anniversary as part of the Hermitage’s 2024-2025 season. The outdoor series — a celebrated collaboration between the Hermitage and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens — features performances and explorations of works-in-progress by Hermitage artists-in-residence and alumni.  “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens” […]
30 Jan
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
February 2025

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 […]
01 Feb
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

The Elixir of Nature – Air: The Courage of Wind

Location: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus 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 of Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus, we […]
04 Feb
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
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