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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

Lynn Goldsmith and Patti Smith: Flowers and Friendship

Lynn Goldsmith and Patti Smith: Flowers and Friendship

On view June 20 – September 13, 2026 Downtown Sarasota campus The Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany & Learn More
Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement

Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement

Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition Series On view February 8 – May 31, 2026 Downtown Sarasota campus The next installment Learn More
Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses

Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses

On view November 15, 2025 – August 30, 2026 Historic Spanish Point campus Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 Learn More
The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law

The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law

On view October 11 – December 7 Downtown Sarasota campusSelby Gardens is excited to collaborate with British contemporary artist, Rebecca Learn More
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

An Evening with Patti Smith Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Historic Spanish Point campus Tickets coming soon! An Evening with Patti Smith Learn More

Calendar of Events

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October 2025

The Orchid Show 2025: Rebecca Louise Law

Selby Gardens is excited to collaborate with British contemporary artist, Rebecca Louise Law, on The Orchid Show 2025 at the Downtown Sarasota campus. Exploring the theme of survival, the exhibition will feature an immersive art installation of dried flowers by Law in The Richard and Ellen Sandor Museum of Botany Presented by With support from James and […]
11 Oct - 07 Dec
All Day
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
November 2025

Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses

The exhibition at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child’s Garden of Verses, the beloved book of poetry for children by the celebrated Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. The exhibition features photographs of pages from a vintage edition of the book, […]
15 Nov - 30 Aug
All Day
Historic Spanish Point Campus

Floral Design Evening

Floral Design at Selby Gardens is a hands-on date for you and your friends.  Learn how to design gorgeous, custom flower arrangements as we partner with local floral gurus to bring you a night of wine and luscious design.  Our instructors will provide a flattering selection of flowers and guide you through the construction of […]
18 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:00 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 […]
19 Nov
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 […]
19 Nov
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Yoga at Historic Spanish Point

Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature with this gentle, somatically guided yoga class with Christal of Infinity Yoga SRQ, set beneath the ancient oaks and along the serene waters of the Historic Spanish Point campus. This outdoor experience weaves mindful movement, breathwork, and nature connection to ground the body, soothe the nervous system, […]
20 Nov
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 […]
22 Nov
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Set Sail Campus-to-Campus Boat Tour

In tribute to the coastal heritage of our region and our two campuses, we offer visitors an “old Florida” way to experience them—from the water! Selby Gardens’ full-day cruise-and-tour excursion takes place on select Saturdays. Set Sail with Selby Gardens includes: roundtrip boat transportation along the Intracoastal Waterway between our two campuses educational, interpretive narration […]
22 Nov
9:45 am - 3:30 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Family Saturday

Calling all kids (and kids at heart)! Spend Saturday morning enjoying fun art and nature activities at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota Campus! Family Saturdays offer artistic activities for children in the great outdoors. Find us in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden, where budding artists will create their own nature-inspired art with a […]
22 Nov
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Yoga at Historic Spanish Point

Immerse yourself in the healing power of nature with this gentle, somatically guided yoga class with Christal of Infinity Yoga SRQ, set beneath the ancient oaks and along the serene waters of the Historic Spanish Point campus. This outdoor experience weaves mindful movement, breathwork, and nature connection to ground the body, soothe the nervous system, […]
23 Nov
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 […]
26 Nov
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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 Nov
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota Campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
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