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Morikami celebrates Japanese culture, Delray Beach

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts seasonal special events that feature taiko drumming performances and other activities, including a monthly sunset stroll, from springtime to the fall. For more details, visit Sunset Stroll – Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

Check back with us to find out when another one is scheduled. You can also check their website calendar for a list of the many classes and workshops offered year-round at morikami.org/upcoming-events.

The seasonal Sunset Stroll is a rain-or-shine event, April-September. 

Regular activities and special events

May include some of the following:

  • Introduction to the art of Japan
  • Koto workshop
  • Tea ceremony
  • The art of Bonsai
  • Japanese flower arrangement
  • Traditional ceramic workshop
  • Introduction to the Japanese language
  • Japanese dance theater workshop
  • Indigo textile workshop
  • Origami or calligraphy workshops
  • Storytelling & folktales

Guests are invited to take a leisurely stroll through the Morikami’s Roji-en gardens. Its six distinct gardens are inspired by, but are not replicas of significant gardens of Japan. They also include an expansive koi and turtle pond.

General museum admission tickets are only available at the door on the day of your visit. See the Hours & Admission page.

  • Adults (ages 18+): $16
  • Seniors (65+): $14
  • Military (with ID): $14
  • College Students (with ID): $12
  • Children (ages 6-17): $10*
  • Children 5 and under: FREE.

*Children under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Note: Prices for special events vary from daily admission prices.

Taiko drumming at the Morikami Museum.

After-hours Sunset Stroll features:

  • Taiko drumming
  • Kimono fashion show
  • Iaido martial arts sword performances
  • A variety of cultural and culinary delights for sale

Tickets for after-hour strolls must be purchased online in advance and will not be available on site. Limited capacity. The cost is $10 for guests, or $5 for children and members. Event will take place rain or shine.

Location: 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. 

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Photo credit: Austen Waldron / Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

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Mary Lou Cruz

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I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Email: events@SouthFloridaOnTheCheap.com.

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