Fort Lauderdale - Bonnet House

 
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Ft. Lauderdale landmark, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a mix of art, architecture, history and ecology. The estate covers 36 acres and was once the winter retreat of the Birch/Bartlett family. The historic house designed by Frederic Clay Bartlett, and built in 1920. On display are collections of art and personal treasures.

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The surrounding grounds of the estate remain a virtual oasis of coastal wilderness and informal gardens, nestled amid the commercial development of the Fort Lauderdale beachfront. Bonnet House & Gardens has survived with remarkable authenticity - reflecting the creative lifestyle of its artist owners and preserving the natural setting of Old South Florida.
Address: Bonnet House, 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-3326, United States
Phone: 1 (954) 563-5393, Fax: 1 (954) 561-4174
Hours:
10am-4pm; Sun: 11am-4pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Phone ahead to confirm schedule and tour availability.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Gift shop
Typical Visit: 1 hour 30 minutes

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