Exhibitions

Musical Swings

January 27 May 27

Swing into fun for the whole family with this collaborative music-making exhibition. Musical Swings is an interactive installation that allows visitors to create unique melodies that blend seamlessly into the surrounding environment.

Created by Daily tous le jours.

Included with Garden admission; free for Members

Endlessly Wild: New Work by Sara Abalan

February 2 June 30

Spotlight Exhibition in Fogg Café

With a desire to capture beauty in wildness, Naples-based artist Sara Abalan’s work is an authentic representation of her surrounding environment. Her time spent immersed in the Garden’s natural spaces is reflected in the subject, shapes, and colors of this spotlight exhibition.

Included with Garden admission; free for Members

Patterns of Change

May 4 June 30

On View in Kapnick Hall

This exhibition features artworks created by members of The Batik Guild. This group of international artists created work that visualizes environmental changes experienced or observed in their personal lives; inspiring change and rousing hope in our communities. 

Included with Garden admission; free for Members

Special Events

  • Music in the Garden

    Select Saturdays, October – June. Sit back, and relax in your favorite tropical setting, and enjoy the musical stylings of our local talent! Bring your own chair or blanket, as Music in the Garden returns outdoors in front of the Water Garden Stage.

    Celebrate the Sounds
  • Friday After 5

    Select Fridays, February – May. Meander through the Garden after-hours, with themed cocktails, giveaways, live music, and more.

    Welcome the Weekend
  • Family Wonder Days 2024

    May 25 & 26, 9am – 3pm. Garden-wide adventures await with a weekend of wonderful games, activities, and scavenger hunts for the whole family!

    Learn, Explore, Create
  • Tasting the Tropics 2024

    July 6, 9am – 2pm. Sample tropical fruits from around the world and discover some lesser-known fruiting plants grown in the Garden.

    Additional Event Details
  • Waterlily Weekend 2024

    September 7 & 8, 9am – 2pm. See these blooming beauties at their peak with special tours, demonstrations, and more!

    Dive Into the World of Waterlilies

This year, Naples Botanical Garden is focusing on the Here and Now. This theme encourages thinking, feeling, and doing as you observe the natural world around you during your time spent at the Garden.