Bonnet House

July 4th Special
2021-07-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Visitors can explore the whimsical house where fish sculptures rise in the air, shells have their own museum and shady nature trails invite you to search for a playful monkey in the trees.
Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 17 and under from 11am to 4pm. No other discounts apply. Tickets available at the door.

Guided House Tour
2021-06-15 - 2021-12-23
Enjoy a guided tour of the house with one of our seasoned Bonnet House docents. Limited to 14 visitors per tour. Parking is free. Enter through the Main Visitor Parking Lot on 9th Street off Birch Road / West Gate. Pre-registration is required. Reservations close 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time.
Guided tours take place:
Tuesday thru Friday: 10:00 am – 11:30 am and 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Adults: $25
Age 8-16: $10, not recommended for children 7 and younger.
No discounts apply. All sales are final and non-refundable.
No videos are permitted on Bonnet House guided tours. Guided tour guests must follow the direction of tour guides in taking photographs. Guides may limit time for photographs subject to the needs of Bonnet House and the enjoyment of fellow guests.
Members at the Hibiscus level and above, please pre-register for Guided Tours 24 hours before the start time of the preferred tour. Please call or email (954) 703-2606 or volunteer@bonnethouse.org.

Bonnet House Garden Mart
2021-03-27 - 2021-03-28 | Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
March 27 & 28, 2021 – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Spend your weekend strolling our beautiful garden and picking out orchids and plants at our Garden Mart! Favorite local orchid and plant vendors share their very best for guests to enjoy and purchase.
$10 at the door for members and non-members
(Includes Garden Mart and Self-Guided Grounds Tour – self-guided house tours are an additional $10). Ages 6 to 17: $8. Ages 5 and Under: Free. No Discounts or Group Rates Apply.
Vendors:
BACTRA
J & J Plants
Jim-N-I Orchids
Lucky Bamboo 4U
Nature’s Art by Margie
Odom’s Orchids
Plants by Smitty
Quest Orchids
Scented Diva
Smiley Orchids
So Orchids
Soroa Orchids

Auction 101
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn with Christie’s
Auction 101
Thursday, March 25, 12:00 pm

This is for Bonnet House Members Only and Registration is Required by 3:00 pm Wednesday, March 24.
Christie’s is one of the world’s premier auction houses handling the sales of fine and decorative arts, jewelry, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Join Tash Perrin, Deputy Chairman and Head of Auctioneering at Christie’s, for a Zoom-based webinar to learn more about Christie’s and the world of auctions. Tash will be drawing on her 24 years with Christie’s to share some of the firm’s more than 250 year history, how its business has changed in the last year, and the art and mechanics of auctions. She will conclude her presentation with information about the April 1, 2021 Art of the Islamic and Indian World Auction that includes the Bonnet House Qajar painting and how to watch this important sale online.
Bonnet House Members click on the link below to register for free!

Not a member or need to renew. Click Here

Watercolor Mini Workshop 2
2021-03-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Glazes and Under-glazes. An underglaze can make colors brighter, and it sometimes shortens painting time. (a glaze: a layer of transparent color). Students will work with a series of experiments and then paint fruit leaves and/or work from imagination, using layers of glazes. Instructor will provide a slide show, examples of finished artwork, and a demo. Click here for the supply list.
$70.00 Bonnet House Members/$80 Non-Members. Class limited to #10 participants. All class registrations are final and non-refundable.

Click here for Supply List.
Register Here!

Livestream Lecture - The Three Wives of Frederic Bartlett
2021-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
Livestream Lecture – The Three Wives of Frederic Bartlett with author and historian J. Kent Planck.
Registered participants will be emailed a link to access this program Sunday afternoon. If you register but cannot find the email, please contact monicaestevez@bonnethouse.org.
Free for members, $8 for non-members. Please note advanced reservations are required.
CONNECTING WITH ZOOM
This virtual lecture is presented live via Zoom. The online “waiting room” opens at 9:30 a.m., and the lecture will begin at 10:00 a.m. Participants can submit questions via the chat feature.
Registered users will be emailed a link to join this Zoom program. To get started, please download Zoom on your chosen device and explore the Frequently Asked Questions. This program will be recorded.

Watercolor Mini-Workshop 1
2021-02-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Wet-in-Wet Techniques. Applying watercolor to wet paper or wet paint give interestingly free and unpredictable results. It’s a fast way to start a painting or to get special effects in one area of a painting. The instructor will give a slide show, a demo, and show examples of finished work. Students will work on a series of experiments and then create a work of art.
$70.00 Bonnet House Members/$80 Non-Members. Class limited to #10 participants. (all sales are final and non-refundable)

Click here for Supply List.
Register Here!

Livestream Lecture - Of Baobabs and Princes: Musings about some Bonnet House Trees
2021-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Livestream Lecture – Of Baobabs and Princes: Musings about some Bonnet House Trees with Andrea Larson, Bonnet House Staff
Registered participants will be emailed a link to access this program Sunday afternoon. If you register but cannot find the email, please contact monicaestevez@bonnethouse.org.
Free for members, $8 for non-members. Please note advanced reservations are required.
CONNECTING WITH ZOOM
This virtual lecture is presented live via Zoom. The online “waiting room” opens at 9:30 a.m., and the lecture will begin at 10:00 a.m. Participants can submit questions via the chat feature.
Registered users will be emailed a link to join this Zoom program. To get started, please download Zoom on your chosen device and explore the Frequently Asked Questions. This program will be recorded.

Livestream Lecture-Gone But Not Forgotten: Lost Local Landmarks
2021-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Livestream Lecture: Gone But Not Forgotten: Lost Local Landmarks presented by Bonnet House Curator, Denyse Cunningham.
Registered participants will be emailed a link to access this program Sunday afternoon. If you register but cannot find the email, please contact monicaestevez@bonnethouse.org.
Free for members, $8 for non-members. Please note advanced reservations are required.
CONNECTING WITH ZOOM
This virtual lecture is presented live via Zoom. The online “waiting room” opens at 9:30 a.m., and the lecture will begin at 10:00 a.m. Participants can submit questions via the chat feature.
Registered users will be emailed a link to join this Zoom program. To get started, please download Zoom on your chosen device and explore the Frequently Asked Questions. This program will be recorded.

Holiday Evening Tours
2020-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Holiday Evening Tours – December 16, 17 & 18, 2020
Although the museum’s weeklong Holiday Magic celebrations are on hiatus this year due to COVID 19, Bonnet House still hopes to share some much-needed cheer with the community this Holiday season. Guests will enjoy a self-guided tour experience with trees, wreaths and centerpieces in the exhibit rooms and holiday music playing in the background. Many of the decorations will be available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Bonnet House.
The Holiday Evening Tours will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, December 16, 17 & 18. The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for Ages 11-17 and free for kids 10 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Only 50 tickets will be sold for each of these evening tours to promote physical distancing. Guests (except children 2 years old and younger) must wear masks/face coverings.

Holiday Evening Tours
2020-12-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Holiday Evening Tours – December 16, 17 & 18, 2020
Although the museum’s weeklong Holiday Magic celebrations are on hiatus this year due to COVID 19, Bonnet House still hopes to share some much-needed cheer with the community this Holiday season. Guests will enjoy a self-guided tour experience with trees, wreaths, and centerpieces in the exhibit rooms and holiday music playing in the background. The Broward Center Spotlights are scheduled to perform December 17 from 6:30-7:00 pm and 7:15-7:45 pm on the Veranda. Many of the decorations will be available for purchase with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Bonnet House.
The Holiday Evening Tours will take place Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, December 16, 17 & 18. The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for Ages 11-17, and free for kids 10 and under. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Only 50 tickets will be sold for each of these evening tours to promote physical distancing. Guests (except children 2 years old and younger) must wear masks/face coverings.

Bonnet House Holiday Auction
2020-11-18 - 2020-11-23
The Holiday Season is here and with it come some truly unforgettable decorating opportunities with the Bonnet House Holiday Auction.
Although Holiday Magic had to be put on hiatus this year, we all still need a little Christmas cheer!
This is a great opportunity to bid on some beautiful holiday trees, wreaths and centerpieces created by local designers, dedicated staff and gifted volunteers. Please register and view our Holiday Auction by visiting the link below.

Bidding is simple and easy, with automatic updates so you won’t get outbid.

Auction ends November 24 at 12:00 pm. Click on link below to start bidding now.

All proceeds will go towards the Re-Vitalize Bonnet House campaign to bridge the gap with lost funds due to COVID-19.

Thank you to Julius Bianchi, Beatrice Flarida, Joe Botticelli, Sally Harris, Jill Easley and Victoria Park Flower Studio for their beautiful designs & Clay Wieland for his fantastic photography.

A Night at the Museum
2020-06-01 - 2022-06-30 | Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
OFFERS IMMERSIVE PROGRAM TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS

Patrons can Participate in a Once-In-A-Lifetime “Night at the Museum”
Overnight Stay and Dinner for Two or a Luxurious Dinner for Eight

As part of the Re-Vitalize Campaign, and for a donation of $5,000, the historic and whimsical 35-acre subtropical estate, located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, will be offering a once in a lifetime experience that includes a luxurious dinner for two and an overnight stay in their newly renovated guest suite. The curated experience will immerse participants in the leisurely life enjoyed at a 1930s era beachfront estate including the rare opportunity to tour the property like never before with accommodations for two in a newly refurbished second-floor suite, dinner for two on the veranda with an exquisitely designed personalized menu, and breakfast in the morning with Bloody Mary’s and mimosas.

Separately and for a donation of $5,000 to the Re-Vitalize Campaign, visitors can enjoy the elegant entertaining tradition of the Bonnet House estate, just as its iconic former owners, Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett did. This experience for eight includes a specially curated tour, pre-dinner cocktails, and dinner on the veranda or moon-lit courtyard. Menu options may be exquisitely personalized and could include dishes like a scrumptious lobster first course, steak, and a full open bar.

For more information contact Darla L. Stanton, Director of Development
darlastanton@bonnethouse.org or 954-653-1557

For all donations, except for Night at the Museum gifts, no goods or services are provided as consideration for this gift. The entire gift amount is eligible for deduction. For Night at the Museum Dinner gifts, $3,000 is tax-deductible and for Night at the Museum Sleepover gifts, $4,000 is tax-deductible.

As storytelling and sharing is integral for any establishment that has reached the milestone of 100 years, fans are invited to share their Bonnet House memories on social media with the hashtag, #BonnetHouse100 on the property’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels.

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Help us celebrate our new independence by giving to our 100th Anniversary to
preserve Bonnet House for another 100 years!

Your entire gift is 100% tax deductible, too.

Thank you to our generous Centennial sponsors – The Haller Foundation, The Kolter Group, A Alexander Event Catering, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Platinum Tents, McLaughlin Engineering Company, Josh Wine & Redemption Whiskey.

Orchid Greenhouse Tour
2020-02-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
Enjoy a behind the scenes view of one of Evelyn Bartlett’s passions – orchids! Our orchid curator will show you our three grow areas holding approximately 1,500 orchids: the Display House where our flowering orchids are kept, the North Greenhouse and the Lath house.
Reservations Required. Click here to register.

Cool Saturdays
2019-10-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-09-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-06 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
Cool Saturdays take place the first Saturday of the month July through October. Visitors can explore the whimsical house where fish sculptures rise in the air, shells have their own museum and shady nature trails invite you to search for playful monkeys in the trees and majestic swans in the fresh water lakes. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under from 9am to 4pm on these days. No other discounts apply. Tickets available at the door.
Specific dates are: July 6, August 3, September 7 and October 5. Tour admission is always free for Bonnet House members.

The Veranda Sessions
2019-03-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens invites you to “The Veranda Sessions” a raw, creative musical experience on the Bonnet House Veranda. The last of two sessions features New York’s Avant garde jazz trio the Daniel Bennett Group on Thursday, March 28th. Click here to watch a video of the Daniel Bennett Group.
Parking lot opens at 6:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Wine & Redemption Whiskey Service 6:30-7:00pm. Concert begins at 7:00pm.
$30 (Wine, Beer & Redemption Whiskey samples included). Ticket sales are final and non-refundable

The Veranda Sessions
2019-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens invites you to “The Veranda Sessions” a raw, creative musical experience on the Bonnet House Veranda. The first of two sessions features South Florida’s very own SOSOS with a folky, Americana sound on Thursday, February 7th followed by New York’s Avant garde jazz trio the Daniel Bennett Group on Thursday, March 28th. Click here to view a video of the SOSOS.
Parking lot opens at 6:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 7:00pm.
$30 (Wine, Beer & Redemption Whiskey samples included). Ticket sales are final and non-refundable
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Birding Class - A Key to Better I.D.
2018-11-04 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
Bird Behavior-A Key to Better I.D.
Learn how observing bird behavior can be essential to identifying a bird. Gain knowledge about flight and feeding behaviors that are unique to a variety of birds. The class will include an informative power point, numerous hand outs and a walk around the garden to look for birds.
Bring binoculars, and a field guide (if possible can be provided upon request). Also, if you have bird apps on your phone bring them.
$20 members / $25 non-members
Register Here!

South Florida Adventure Pass
2018-05-15 - 2018-09-30
VISIT 5 AMAZING SOUTH FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS ALL SUMMER LONG FOR ONE UNBEATABLY LOW PRICE!
Purchase a pass at Bonnet House and visit Bonnet House, Flamingo Gardens, Young at Art, Xtreme Action Park & Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Ticket prices are as follows: Adults – $45, Children (3-12) – $35
Member prices: Adults – $30, Children (3-12) – $20.
PASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE STARTING MAY 15, 2018 IN THE BONNET HOUSE WELCOME CENTER AND PROVIDE UNLIMITED ADMISSION FOR THE PASS-HOLDERS TO ALL 5 ATTRACTIONS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2018.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FORM. COMPLETE THE FORM IN ADVANCE TO SAVE TIME WHEN PURCHASING THE PASS AT BONNET HOUSE.
Flamingo Gardens – Established in 1927, Flamingo Gardens is one of the oldest botanical gardens in South Florida. The 60-acre not-for-profit botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary contains over 3000 tropical and sub-tropical species of plants and trees including 20 of the largest trees of their species, and is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the state.
3750 S. Flamingo Road; Davie/Ft. Lauderdale 33330
954-473-2955
www.FlamingoGardens.org
Now the largest indoor entertainment venue in Florida, Xtreme Action Park has over 200,000 square feet of exciting attractions and event spaces including Go Kart Racing, Bowling, Arcade, a Ropes Course Adventure, Glow-in-the-Dark Bazooka Blast, a Trampoline Park, Roller Skating Rink, Escape Rooms, an Auto Museum, All American Café, Hershey’s Ice Cream Shake Shoppe, a full Liquor Sports Bar and so much more… Xtreme Action Park will ONLY be offering FREE Roller Skating Session including Skate Rental to anyone with the adventure pass. $15 value for all ages.
5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 491-6265
Blackout Dates: https://xtremeactionpark.com/holidays-blackout-dates/

Sawgrass Recreation Park – Discover the Florida Everglades on a thrilling 30 minute airboat adventure! Glide over the sawgrass and cattails and let your spirit soar as you hear the stories of this unique environment. Hold an alligator and see a Florida Panther in our animal exhibit areas featuring over 100 mammals and reptiles who have been adopted and rescued! Open 7 days, try The Gator Grill offering unique flavors of Florida!
1006 N. U.S. Highway 27; Weston 33327
954-389-0202
www.EvergladesTours.com

Young At Art Museum – The Gold-LEED ® certified Young At Art Museum is the epicenter of cultural arts education for families and features four permanent galleries: GreenScapes, CultureScapes, WonderScapes and ArtScapes. The Young At Art Institute houses a series of professionally equipped studios for drawing, painting, sculpture, animation, photography and film, printmaking, mixed media, digital computer and 4D video design. YAA also houses 10,000 square-foot Broward County Library, a National Traveling Exhibition Gallery, Teen Center and Recording Studio, a preschool and early childhood learning center and a Museum Gift Shop.
751 SW 121st Avenue; Davie 33325
954-424-008
www.YoungAtArtMuseum.org
