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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

Verdi Composer & Farmer

The 2027 Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition – Verdi: Composer and Farmer

On view February 7 – May 30, 2027 Downtown Sarasota campus Selby Gardens is thrilled to collaborate with Maestro Victor Learn More
New Feet Within My Garden Go: The Poetry of Emily Dickenson

New Feet Within My Garden Go: The Poetry of Emily Dickinson

On view November 21, 2026 – August 29, 2027 Historic Spanish Point campus Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 Learn More
Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson

The Orchid Show 2026: Christian Sampson

On view October 10 – December 6, 2026 Downtown Sarasota campus The Orchid Show at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus Learn More
Shared Light<br>Lynn Goldsmith

Shared Light
Lynn Goldsmith

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 on display at Selby Gardens Feb 8th to May 31st, 2026

Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement

Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition Series On view February 8 – May 31, 2026 Downtown Sarasota campus Marie Selby Botanical 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 campus Rebecca Louise Law: Survival Extended through January 11! Located inside 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

Calendar of Events

October 2026
yoga

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus. This yoga practice will focus on body alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all skill levels. Must be age 18 or older.    General admission is included in the course fee. We encourage you to stay and enjoy […]
07 Oct
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
yoga

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus. This yoga practice will focus on body alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all skill levels. Must be age 18 or older.    General admission is included in the course fee. We encourage you to stay and enjoy […]
10 Oct
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
yoga

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus. This yoga practice will focus on body alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all skill levels. Must be age 18 or older.    General admission is included in the course fee. We encourage you to stay and enjoy […]
14 Oct
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Beginner’s Botanical Watercolor

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of botanical illustration and painting! Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike who are new to botanical watercolor. No prior experience or materials needed — just bring your enthusiasm!   This class focuses on foundational techniques to bring the beauty of flowers to life in a fun […]
15 Oct
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Little Sprouts Club

Little Sprouts Club is a family-guided interactive program designed for preschoolers and their caregivers to stimulate curiosity and build a lifelong love of nature. Created to engage young ones aged 2-5, Little Sprouts Club sessions feature hands-on activities and experiences to engage the young and the young at heart in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.    […]
16 Oct
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
yoga

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus. This yoga practice will focus on body alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all skill levels. Must be age 18 or older.    General admission is included in the course fee. We encourage you to stay and enjoy […]
17 Oct
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Goth Garden

Goth Garden Terrarium

Just in time for spooky season! Create your own Halloween-inspired succulent terrarium in this hands-on horticultural art project taught by our very own Selby Gardens’ Horticulturist. Learn how to layer botanical material to create a mini-ecosystem, and what it takes to maintain the enclosed environment to keep your plants thriving. You will take home a […]
17 Oct
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Yoga Nidra and Crystal Bowl Sound Bath (all levels welcome)

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 […]
20 Oct
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Tranquil Tuesdays

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of our community. Tranquil Tuesday is a private, sensory-friendly, after-hours Selby Gardens experience, designed with neuro-inclusivity in mind. The Gardens will remain open for an extra hour to offer quiet exploration of our grounds — without the crowds or noise. During this event, neurodivergent […]
20 Oct
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
yoga

Yoga in the Gardens

Treat yourself to a peaceful mind/body yoga experience at the beautiful Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus. This yoga practice will focus on body alignment, breathing techniques, and relaxation. Open to all skill levels. Must be age 18 or older.    General admission is included in the course fee. We encourage you to stay and enjoy […]
21 Oct
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Botanical Paint and Print

Botanical Paint & Print

Get ready to explore the amazing art of printmaking with a botanical twist! Find inspiration from the vibrant Selby Gardens collection, then carve your very own stamp based on your chosen reference image. First, let go and flow with watercolors to create an abstract background on the paper provided for your print.  While that dries, […]
21 Oct
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Downtown Sarasota campus
1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
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