Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden and historic site in Sarasota, Florida.
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens spans 45 acres along Sarasota Bay, featuring collections of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, and tropical plants.
Marie Selby established the gardens through her bequest in 1973, transforming her private estate into a center for botanical research and public education.
The gardens maintain a Smithsonian affiliation and host year-round exhibitions combining nature with art through educational programs and community events.
Visitors can explore the Tropical Conservatory, Museum of Botany, and themed garden areas with adult admission priced at 28 dollars.
The Downtown Sarasota campus contains the only botanical garden worldwide dedicated to the study and display of epiphytic plant species.
Location: Florida
Founders: Marie Selby
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
Website: https://selby.org
GPS coordinates: 27.32778,-82.54028
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:38
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