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    Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

    1,272 Reviews
    #7 of 157 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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    “Artist's Florida Dream”

    This home on the ocean will take you to a lifestyle and historic home that we all wish we had... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Tropicalcat2
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    Delray Beach, FL
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    “a piece of art”

    A very enjoyable tour, the owner of the house was an incredible artist and he was a fan of nature... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Violeta L
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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.

    About Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

    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
    1,272 reviews
    • Excellent63%
    • Very good28%
    • Average7%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “old florida” (70 reviews)
    “guided tour” (70 reviews)
    “beautiful gardens” (27 reviews)
    Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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    900 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3326
    Central Beach
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago 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

    Thank Tropicalcat2
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    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

    Thank Violeta L
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    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

    Thank doncasterdarling
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago 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

    Thank A E
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    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

    Thank Norma1015
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    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.

    Thank Dave B
    Reviewed 15 August 2017
    Nice escape

    It was a nice surprise to visit a preserved home so close to the ocean and central business district. The tour takes a little more than an hour and our tour guide was informative and keep us in the shade most of the tour.

    1  Thank Travelswithfamily
    Reviewed 9 August 2017
    Enjoyable--old Florida

    A nice place to visit and get an interesting tour without overspending if you need something to do to fill your time. I liked learning about the owners.

    Thank Floridagirl7777
    Reviewed 28 July 2017
    Well worth a visit for those with history and art interests

    Our family had some free time in Fort Lauderdale so used Trip Advisor to suggest what might be a good outing. We took a guided tour of the Bonnet House (so called after the numerous bonnet shaped flowers in the gardens). It was a really...More

    Thank Cluck1519
    Reviewed 20 July 2017
    Excellent place for culture and local history

    This is an excellent museum. It gives a good inside in earlier period of Florida living in South East Florida. It has a great collection of art and great garden

    Thank Amed1
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    Debbiemann954
    27 August 2017|
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    Response from Cluck1519 | Reviewed this property |
    Also house is very close to beach area and sea front has eating places quite close.
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    Norma1015
    26 August 2017|
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    Response from LynneManchester | Reviewed this property |
    We got in half price as it was July 4th
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    Mark B
    25 January 2017|
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    Response from Bonnet H | Property representative |
    Free parking is available in our guest parking lot. I hope you enjoy your tour.
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