Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Historic Estate, Gardens, and Wildlife Habitat on the Intracoastal

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a historic estate on the Intracoastal Waterway with formal gardens, a wildlife habitat, and a museum house. The grounds host resident monkeys, swans, and a variety of birds; the gardens combine ornamental species with native subtropical plants.

Family Programs

Self-guided gardens visits and house tours. Programs include:
- Formal and tropical gardens
- Wildlife habitat with resident animals
- Self-guided house tour
- Orchid display
- School field trip programs

What's Included

• General admission tickets
• Self-guided tour Tuesday-Sunday 11 AM - 4 PM
• Closed Mondays and Fort Lauderdale Air Show
• Restrooms

Experience

Quiet, learning-focused stop. Best for families with kids 5+ ready for a slower-paced visit. Plan 1-2 hours; pair with Hugh Taylor Birch next door.