The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens invites you to explore the world’s most spectacular display of rare orchids and bromeliads in this tropical oasis on Sarasota Bay. Discover an open-air and under-glass museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants – including a living collection of more than 6,000 orchids– many collected in the wild by the gardens’ research and conservation scientists on more than 150 scientific expeditions to tropical rain forests.
Begin your tour in the Tropical Display House, where you’ll encounter the most concentrated display of tropical plants in the United States.
Then, wander along the gardens’ pathways that take you past the butterfly garden, bamboo garden, banyan grove and other delightful botanical surprises.
The Garden Shop and the unique Banyan Treasures Store are brimming with unique collectibles, unusual plants and gifts. The gardens hosts cafés in the historic Selby House and the mansion.
The historic mansion is host to ever-changing botanical art and photography exhibits. Every Sunday in March through mid-May, enjoy the Sunday Afternoon Garden Music Series featuring talented local musicians; free with garden admission.
Selby Gardens is located in downtown Sarasota. Admission is $17 for adults, $6 for children 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Call 941-366-5731 for more information or visit us at www.selby.org. |
