Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

This museum is dedicated to Japanese art and culture in South Florida.

The museum is beautiful and has rotating art and cultural exhibitions in its galleries so that you can always go and see something different. You can also see a traditional tea ceremony, which is performed monthly.

My favorite part of the museum, though, was its beautiful gardens. There are 200 acres of gardens around the museum and there are also great resting benches overlooking the various ponds.

Another plus to visiting this museum is that it has Cornell Cafe, which was voted by The Food Network as one of the top three museum dining experiences in the country. The restaurant serves a Pan-Asian inspired menu from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday.

It is not too expensive to go in, and if you love the museum and want to return more often, there is a membership pass that is offered. Also, if you're a college student, show your i.d. and you get a discount.

Morikami Park Road Delray Beach, FL 33446(http://www.morikami.org/index.phpsubmenu=General&src=gendocs&ref=welcome&category=General%20Information)

(561) 495-0233
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. Closed Mondays and major national holidays.
Admission Prices: Adults: $10 Seniors: $9 Children: $6: Tax not included.