The Art of Conservation Discover how Naples Botanical Garden is preserving plants today to ensure they thrive for future generations. Join us on this walking tour to explore how botanical gardens safeguard plant diversity through seed banking and learn how this season’s special exhibition, What is Gathered Remains by Lauren Shapiro, uses art to tell […]
Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located on the Smith Entry Prow. Each tour is 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Tours begin at 10am, 12pm & 2pm from the Smith Entry Prow. Refer […]
Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective. Topics might include the plant origins of common spices, orchid care, and much more! No registration necessary. Daily, 11 – 11:30am & 1 – […]
On view in Fogg Café October 1, 2026 – July 9, 2028. See the natural world from a whole new perspective. Here, towering air plants offer shade like a Florida live oak, orchid petals may tickle the top of your head, and a greenhouse frog—no bigger than a thumbtack in real life—might make an ideal […]
On display January 23 – June 1 This exhibition explores the hidden wonder that is Naples Botanical Garden’s seed bank, a lesser-viewed home for diversity, restoration, and preservation. Lauren Shapiro’s semi-transparent sculptural screens incorporate botanical textures, archival references, and fragments of language drawn from Garden records. Shifting light and changing vantage points reveal layers embedded […]
Join us for our family-friendly W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden program! Together families will imagine, create, and explore the Garden with fun lessons and activities. The program takes place Friday – Monday, 10am – 12pm, on The Hoffmann Lawn in Wonder Circle. No registration necessary. All W.O.N.D.E.R. programs are included with Garden admission for kids and […]
Enjoy a staff-led, themed daily tour included with Garden admission. Reserve your spot with a member of the Education team at the information station located on the Smith Entry Prow. Each tour is 30 minutes with up to 16 guests per tour. Tours begin at 10am, 12pm & 2pm from the Smith Entry Prow. Refer […]
Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective. Topics might include the plant origins of common spices, orchid care, and much more! No registration necessary. Daily, 11 – 11:30am & 1 – […]
In partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University's Bower School of Music: Jazz Area, the Garden presents Rhythm & Blooms, a four-concert series featuring world-class musicians. These performers have captivated audiences around the globe, earning accolades including Emmy and Latin Grammy Awards, Grammy nominations, and The Global Music Award. They have appeared at iconic venues such […]
Enjoy extended hours every Friday from 5 – 8pm, February – April. It’s a party in the Garden! Bring your friends and family to explore the Garden after-hours, listen to live music, and more! The Berger Shop in the Garden and Fogg Café will be open, serving a full menu. Included with Garden admission; free […]
On view in Fogg Café October 1, 2026 – July 9, 2028. See the natural world from a whole new perspective. Here, towering air plants offer shade like a Florida live oak, orchid petals may tickle the top of your head, and a greenhouse frog—no bigger than a thumbtack in real life—might make an ideal […]
On display January 23 – June 1 This exhibition explores the hidden wonder that is Naples Botanical Garden’s seed bank, a lesser-viewed home for diversity, restoration, and preservation. Lauren Shapiro’s semi-transparent sculptural screens incorporate botanical textures, archival references, and fragments of language drawn from Garden records. Shifting light and changing vantage points reveal layers embedded […]
