Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
4.2
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
We are an urban oasis in the middle of the glamour of South Beach, a place where residents and visitors can enjoy all the serenity that the Garden has to offer in the shadow of the brand new Convention Center! We invite you to discover the spectacular features of the Garden – a wetland with red mangrove and pond apple trees, an expansive water garden with cascading oolite fountain, a welcoming entrance plaza, and diverse collection of flowering trees, palms, cycads, orchids, and Florida native species. Our Botanical Boutique is bursting at the seams with floral and fauna-themed gift items that you will want to take home as a memory of your visit. Visit the Garden web site at mbgarden.org to purchase tickets for just $5, Tuesday thru Sunday.
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Neighbourhood: City Center
Miami Beach’s City Center is a hub of modern luxury and art deco charm. The neighborhood boasts the renowned Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony, making it a cultural hotspot for visitors and locals alike. The pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road, often likened to a tropical version of the Champs-Élysées, offers an array of shopping and dining options to suit every taste. For a touch of nature, a short stroll leads to the pristine sands of Miami Beach itself, while just a few blocks away, the Miami Beach Convention Center hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Public transportation, including buses and trolleys, provide easy access to the rest of the city.
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IngridLummy
Sao Paulo, SP11,602 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
I loved it a lot! It's not a huge space, but it's a very pleasant environment, as it has a good variety of trees, plants, flowers, fish, turtles, and lots of butterflies.
There are several environments, some in the sun, others in the shade, a Japanese garden, cafe, shop.
Next door is the Holocaust museum.
Free entry, and in front of the convention center.
There are several environments, some in the sun, others in the shade, a Japanese garden, cafe, shop.
Next door is the Holocaust museum.
Free entry, and in front of the convention center.
Written 2 May 2024
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M L
Munich, Germany16 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
This garden is a nice oasis in the city. There's lots of shade, benches in nice spots, two ponds with fishes and turtles and beautiful flowers and trees. I saw wonderful butterflies and lots of lizards as well. And one chicken, by the way 😃.
It's very relaxing and it's free, there is even an audio guide you can listen to via smartphone.
It's very relaxing and it's free, there is even an audio guide you can listen to via smartphone.
Written 22 October 2024
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Max T
29 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
A lovely park with a whole bunch of different tropical plants. The park is free to everyone - no admission fee. It is maintained with a keen eye for detail. You can see turtles and kois in the ponds. There is also a little area looking like a Japanese garden.
Written 31 October 2024
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LRSLRS
Lakeland, FL104 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This is a free experience in downtown Miami Beach. It’s ok but not as nice as one might imagine. There was a lot of construction going on in the outer area of the gardens and constant beeping of the vehicles in backup mode. Several paths were blocked off due to this construction. Also they were obviously refurbishing some of the garden because they had plantings in black plastic pots spread out as if reading to plant.
We went in mid September and there were a few things blooming. There were a few fountains making a pleasant water noise but you could barely hear it over the beeping. Some benches and tables and chairs were scattered about making it possible to sit in shady areas and relax. They have turtles and koi.
They have clean nice restrooms and a small gift shop that has cold water, soda and coffee for sale. Also a bottle refill water fountain outside the shop.
We spent about 30 minutes wandering around. It is a pretty little garden but not worth a great effort to get there. If you are in the area it is worth popping in for a stroll. But I wouldn’t go out of my way to get there.
We went in mid September and there were a few things blooming. There were a few fountains making a pleasant water noise but you could barely hear it over the beeping. Some benches and tables and chairs were scattered about making it possible to sit in shady areas and relax. They have turtles and koi.
They have clean nice restrooms and a small gift shop that has cold water, soda and coffee for sale. Also a bottle refill water fountain outside the shop.
We spent about 30 minutes wandering around. It is a pretty little garden but not worth a great effort to get there. If you are in the area it is worth popping in for a stroll. But I wouldn’t go out of my way to get there.
Written 13 September 2024
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DRPeroli
San Jose, CA74 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
I enjoyed my visit to this botanical garden! I'd wanted to go for quite some time, and my hotel (Kimpton Palomar South Beach), was walking distance away. It was as billed--a small, beautiful garden. There was so much variety, including things known as desert plants (Adenium Obesum, Desert Rose) and agave, growing in Miami's humidity and frequent rain. An avid gardener from the Southwest, I learned some things! There are a few plants for sale in the gift shop and around their nursery area. I wish they'd had more. It's worth a visit.
Written 9 June 2024
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Morgan Edwards
Flint, MI150 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
The girls trip made a stop here before our cruise. We walked from Collins avenue and it was a decent walk. We took a Lyft back. This is a free entry garden and we all enjoy tropical plants and have a lot of them in our home. It was so cool to see massive plants we are used to seeing a little pot in the house, out in the wild living its best life. We spent maybe 45 minutes here walking the grounds. There were bathrooms so that was nice too after our long walk there and walk around before getting into the car to leave.
Written 21 November 2024
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Beautifulbrandy
Fort Myers, FL178 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
The garden was within walking distance from our hotel. There were a few entrances along the canal to get in. What a beautiful little garden! They had few water features, Japanese garden, little trails, restrooms and little boutique that sold few drinks and things. Dogs are allowed on lease, they accept donations and the best part, it’s free!! You can also follow the canal path right out to the Holocaust Memorial which is also free and very touching.
Written 7 July 2024
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CdnGoldy
Kitchener, Canada1,091 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
This botanical garden is very beautiful, showing many shrubs, plants, flowers and trees which you just don't see in Northern climates - such as where I'm from in Canada. There were many remarkable trees with unusual bark, many edible plants and extraordinary flowering trees.
There are many beautiful and serene spots where you can sit and enjoy the remarkable environment.
One caution: this is a very small botanical garden compared to the size of others. Still worth your visit!
There are many beautiful and serene spots where you can sit and enjoy the remarkable environment.
One caution: this is a very small botanical garden compared to the size of others. Still worth your visit!
Written 23 January 2025
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George S
Miami Beach, FL1,626 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
A very peaceful and lovely place with beautiful plants, bushes, trees and ponds. It is on the small side and will take about 30 minutes to walk — but I suggest you spend a bit more time relaxing in one of the colorful and comfy chairs scattered about. It is located between the Convention Center and the Holocaust Memorial. The signage is good and it is very well maintained. There is also an art exhibition center and a nursery where you can purchase plants and get great information from the staff. It is open from Thursday through Sunday and the entrance fee is $5. Highly recommended
Written 10 January 2021
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AnnArborMHT
Genoa, Italy1,645 contributions
Feb 2021
This is a lovely, well maintained and very small garden and does provide a nice visit away from the craziness of Miami Beach. It can be visited along with the Holocaust Museum, statue and wall which makes the two sites a worthwhile visit. With nothing happening at the Convention Center, parking is easy on a side street by the gardens. A suggested donation of $5 is requested to enter. Gardens are costly to maintain, so $5 doesn't seem like much, but there isn't a lot to see. Small gift shop and bathrooms.
Written 27 February 2021
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Hi! Can you bring outside food and have a picnic?
Written 2 January 2021
Hej,
there is no pool area in Miami Beach Botanical garden, so - I think it is possible to have a picnic with own food if you wish, but area is very small.
be well
SK
Written 3 January 2021
The guided tours, are they in English or can they be ordered in Spanish?
Written 3 May 2020
About how long does it take to walk through the garden?
Written 29 October 2018
1-2 hours unless you want to sit and just enjoy the view! Hope you enjoy it.
Written 30 October 2018
About how long does it take to walk through the garden?
Written 29 October 2018
The Garden is small.
They have guided garden tours which take about 45 minutes. Also there are self guided tours where you set your own pace.
You will find plenty of seating in shaded area. I go often and usually spend about 2h each visit.
If you are interested in larger botanical garden Fairchild in Miami is large and unique and you could easily spend a full day.
Hope you enjoy your visit.
Written 29 October 2018
Do they rent motorized wheelchairs? Is there a restaurant or snack stand in the garden? Thank you.
Written 28 July 2017
Thanks for inquiring about the Garden. No we do not have any motorized wheelchairs for rent (I don't know of any South Beach facility that does, actually) but we are a small Garden and the terrain is very flat, so it is easy to get around on paved walkways. We sell cold drinks from vending machines, but your best bet for food is nearby (2 blocks away) Lincoln Road which has hundreds of restaurants - eat there or get something to go and bring it to the Garden. Enjoy!
Written 28 July 2017
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