Morikami Moments

Happening in June

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A relaxing spring blossoms into the highly-anticipated summertime this June at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, with the solstice heralding the beginning of summer on the 21st. Don’t miss out on the exciting goings-on at Morikami this month! [threecol_two] Sushi & Stroll Friday, June 12, 5:30pm-8:30pm Our much-loved summer evening events are back, with garden strolling, café dining, sake imbibing and THREE taiko performances. Buy your tickets early (and save a buck, too!). Admission tickets may be used at any one of our Sushi & Stroll evenings. Please Note: the museum will close …

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Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss Discover Sake

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Our first ever Discover Sake event is just a few weeks away, and there’s no shortage of reasons you won’t want to miss it. It wasn’t easy, but we got down to the top 5 reasons Discover Sake is THE South Florida event of the summer: [threecol_two] 1) It’s for the kids Event proceeds benefit our More Opportunities to Reach Youth program (MORY) that offers hundreds of underserved children the opportunity to experience Morikami all summer long. And we’re not stopping at ticket sales – we’re raffling off some incredible …

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Morikami Attends Joint Session of Congress with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

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Direct to us from Washington D.C. Morikami Trustee, Andrew Saidel, was honored to join Congressman Ted Deutch at the Joint Meeting of Congress to hear from Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.  Mr. Saidel gives us a brief synopsis of what was addressed below. [threecol_two]His Excellency, Shinzo Abe, addressed a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress today, the first time in history for a Japanese Prime Minister.  Abe made the most of the occasion, proclaiming the central importance of the US-Japan relationship for both nations and the world.  Abe emphasized the …

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Valentine’s Day 2015 at Morikami

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Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day at Morikami. From a lovely garden stroll to a bite of mochi for two, we’re sure you’ll have a Valentine’s Day to remember with us. Read on for more on how we’re celebrating![threecol_two] At the Museum Store The Morikami Museum Store always strives to find treasures that will delight all of our guests, and this Valentine’s Day weekend is no different. Stop by the store’s Valentine’s Day display to find the perfect gift at any price point. Once you’ve found just the thing for that …

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From the Garden Manager: Morikami’s Great Horned Owls

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Over the past few weeks a little family has made its home in Morikami Park. Heather, our Resource Development Supervisor (who heads up the garden team) took some time to tell us a little about this amazing animal – the great horned owl. Read up on these stunning creatures below, but if you come to visit be sure to give them their space. They are wild animals after all, and they need the peace and quiet of this place just as much as you do. Morikami’s Great Horned Owls By Heather Grzybek, Resource Development …

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