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Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

1,276 Reviews

#7 of 156 things to do in Fort Lauderdale

Speciality Museums, Museums

900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3326

+1 954-563-5393

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“Fascinating Insight into the Past”

Bonnet House is named for the indigenous bonnet lily. It was designed by Frederic Clay Bartlett, an... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Susan S G

Westport, United States

“Great accidental find”

There are monkeys. There are gardens. There's a home bar made of bamboo and a real sense that the... read more

Reviewed 5 days ago

Gregory M

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Ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surround this historic 35-acre 1921 courtyard style waterfront home, whose artistic and innovative owners, famed artist Frederic Clay Bartlett and his wife Evelyn, made equally beautiful inside.

4.5

1,276 reviews

Excellent63%
Very good28%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

Travellers talk about

“old florida” (70 reviews)

“guided tour” (70 reviews)

“golf cart tour” (22 reviews)

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

LOCATION

900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3326

Central Beach

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+1 954-563-5393

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Susan S G

Westport, United States

8131

Reviewed 4 days ago

Fascinating Insight into the Past

Bonnet House is named for the indigenous bonnet lily. It was designed by Frederic Clay Bartlett, an artist from Chicago, and the knowledgeable tour guide chronicles the history of the Bartlett/Birch families. Their eclectic and eccentric taste is intriguing, as are the stories that accompany...More

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Gregory M

Reviewed 5 days ago

Great accidental find

There are monkeys. There are gardens. There's a home bar made of bamboo and a real sense that the historical residents are just out of the room for a moment.

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Jane A

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

101

Reviewed 6 days ago

A charming historic house in the middle of the city

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens provides docent tours of this historic landmark. Not only are the grounds and home beautiful and interesting, the story of the residents of Bonnet House are fascinating. You will learn about the early Pioneers of Fort Lauderdale and the neighboring...More

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Aubrey G

267

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Very Nice House

My visit here was very insightful. I enjoyed the tour guide very much. The property was kept in very good condition even though a hurricane went through there a fews ago. The rest of the staff were pleasant and made us feel like royalty. I...More

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Tropicalcat2

Delray Beach, FL

255

Reviewed 6 September 2017 via mobile

Artist's Florida Dream

This home on the ocean will take you to a lifestyle and historic home that we all wish we had lived. The collections and interiors are from all over the world. Plenty of paintings are done by the owners. The stories of their creation are...More

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Violeta L

192

Reviewed 5 September 2017

a piece of art

A very enjoyable tour, the owner of the house was an incredible artist and he was a fan of nature so the garden is beautifully made

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doncasterdarling

east yorkshire

12445

Reviewed 3 September 2017

The only undeveloped coastal spot between West Palm and Miami

What a wonderful gift to the people of Fort Lauderdale this stunning house and garden is. I do hope the people can resist the development which surrounds it. The gardens have monkeys, raccoons and various habitat. A real oasis in a concrete jungle. Run by...More

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A E

Half Moon Bay, California

6217

Reviewed 2 September 2017 via mobile

A bit of history

It was a great way to learn about one of the earliest families of Ft Lauderdale. The architecture is unique for the time, not Spanish but more Moorish. The original art and the artifacts collected around the world are beautiful and eclectic. It was thrilling...More

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Norma1015

Fairfield, New Jersey

132

Reviewed 28 August 2017

Terrific visit of local history

Visited this historic museum & garden , what a treasure. Grounds filled with foilage and spectacular views, advise to take the $2 golf cart ride as it is over 35 acres. Guides are well versed about the home and grounds and all the people that...More

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Dave B

Warsaw, Indiana

30445

Reviewed 19 August 2017

Very interesting local history.

Really enjoyed this slice of history in the middle of the built up commercial area. A lot to see and nicely done.

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