Morikami Museum is a beautiful place to visit. I'd suggest going in the morning or when the sun…read moreisn't too hot, since there's a lot of walking depending on how you choose to explore the grounds. There are a few side trails branching off the main paths that are quieter and worth taking if you have time. I loved that there were plenty of rest areas that felt silent and peaceful -- great for taking a break and just soaking it all in. The koi pond was a highlight too. The landscaping is serene and really well kept, with lots of spots that make you want to stop and take it in. I really enjoyed it for a peaceful stroll and ended up taking a ton of nature pictures -- the light, the greenery, and the traditional architecture all make for great photos. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a calm, scenic experience.

We came here on Mother's Day -- a Sunday in May. As you can imagine, it was quite busy. So busy, in…read morefact, that we only saw a peak at the inside museum and a quick visit to the gift shop. We spent our time visiting the Japanese gardens. It was excruciatingly hot the day we visited. We were glad for the frequent benches to stop and rest. We enjoyed the beauty of the various gardens. Especially liked the bamboo grove as my husband got to explain to a few folks a bit about bamboo and the ingenuity of his grandfather using bamboo on his farm in Georgia as irrigation conduits. The sign saying don't carve the bamboo next to a carved stalk was ironic... In addition to the various plant gardens, there were the rock gardens, the waterfalls, and the pine forest. Liked seeing the koi fish and turtles. Another highlight was the bonsai exhibit. Throughout the winding path, there were stone lanterns and small wooden huts. At the entrance to the area with the original 1977 museum is a laughing Buddha statue of Hotei, the god of happiness. Smaller than expected, you might miss it the first time you pass by. As a caveat, prepare for lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat or carry a parasol, sunglasses. They have a couple areas with steps, but there is an alternative "easier" path for strollers or handicapped. And if possible, come when it's cooler. I'm glad we walked the entire perimeter. But for someone very much out of shape, I know I'll be feeling my achy muscles. I'm glad we got this brief glimpse into the history and culture of the Japanese in South Florida. It's one of the most distinctive tourist attractions in our area.

You will love walking around trees, as Butterflies land on you resting. As others fly around you so…read morethey can show off their beautiful colors. Beauty in flight and colors.

This is a great place to spend a few hours!! The butterflies, birds, and gardens are…read moreso,well,taken care of! So much education about butterflies , the aviary section was so neat! The larakeet feeding was very cool The indoor spider exhibit was fascinating! My 16 month old granddaughter was in awe over the butterflies, birds and just really was enjoying walking around! I look forward to returning to see more through her eyes and to allow her to experience it when she is a bit older!! They also have a wide variety of plants (some available at their garden center!). The people we encountered there from the grounds, to the exhibit to,the gift shop were all helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Great place to visit! Don't miss this if you're visiting Pompano / Ft. Lauderdale!

I visited the Bonnet House to see the Zim sculptures on display through April 19, 2026…read moreThe exhibit includes over 2000 hand carved sculptures by over 100 Zimbabwe artist. There are many large sculptures throughout the gardens, they are all labeled with the name of the work, the artist and the material. There is a large market with sculptures of all sizes for sale. The exhibit is so large it is only displayed in one location per year. While we were there, there were two sculptors working on new pieces, both took the time to speak with us. Love is in the air at the Bonnet House, while we were there they were setting up for a wedding and we saw a proposal. A beautiful setting for both. They have special events throughout the year, including an orchid show and Christmas holiday wonderland. Guided and self guided house tours are available,$30-40, we opted for the grounds tour only, $15. The gardens are well shaded so even on a warm day our visit was comfortable.

A tourist trap. Paying that much to see common stuff like going to a greenhouse or a grocery store…read morefor orchids. There is a similar one in California but at least in California, it is free. I said I rather used the money to buy orchids then

My husband and I were celebrating his birthday and I wanted to find a few things special around…read moretown. He loves classic cars and so we thought we would check out Dauer Museum in Sunrise. He loved it! An impeccably restored collection. Every vehicle included descriptions, trophy plaques for Best in Show or other articles to help us understand the vehicle concept or purpose. This made the self tour highly interesting. We spent an hour. Price $20 pp ticket. Impressive, and we recommend to go! You will not find a large private collection like this anywhere else. Truly a labor of love by Eddie and Joanne Dauer. Thank You!

Beautiful cars arranged nicely. Amazing restorations. Worth…read moreyour time and admission price.

I made the mistake of not changing the show time from the current day to the day i actually wanted…read moreto go for IMAX, and they helped me exchange the tickets no questions.

We all had the best time at MODS. My nephew who is 9 and loves science especially loved it. The…read morewoman from whom I bought the tickets was so sweet and helpful. My nephew loved the iMAX movie Wild Asia (It was really well done.), the wind simulator and the airplane section. Unfortunately, a lot of the simulators didn't work so he was a bit disappointed. He still liked climbing in the planes. He also liked seeing the big thing at the front with the balls going through the thing that looked like a Ferris wheel. I loved the hockey exhibit. It was really well done and was neat to learn the history of hockey especially the Stanley Cup. Being from Pittsburgh, I loved seeing Sydney Crosby represented in the players area. It was also neat to see the skates, puck and sticks evolve over time. If you have kids (especially if they love science and now sports while the hockey exhibit) definitely come visit.

Havnt been here in years but im loving the redesign. Went for the mucha exhibition and also…read morechecked other sections to see what was on display. Staff was friendly. Navigation is easy to manage between the map and the layout. Alot of good work and a wide sampling of different styles and eras of art. Would definitely return.

So this was a great little stop. I was already in the area shopping . The location perfect for a a…read moreweekend outing. so much to see, and I like how they constantly switch up the exhibits , one of my favorite exhibit they have done in the past was presentation of Machu Picchu. Which included a 3D real like experience using the virtual headsets . This time around they have a glass exhibit going on. I definitely like the first floor was very kid friendly, but I will say for smaller kids to be careful because of the glass . Great for the whole family . 10/10 love this museum will continue to visit.

Amazing place! Owner was so kind and sweet. He stayed open later for us to come in. We just had to…read morecall ahead the day before and book an appointment. Will definitely come back!

From the owner: Oakland Park Selfie Museum is your one stop shop for photography, content creation, and fun. Come…read moredown for an hour at our fully equipped studio for a unique time and create selfie Magic!

It was our first time visiting while we were on our trip. It's a small museum but it had a lot of…read moreinteresting things to see. My kids had a great time learning and exploring. They enjoyed watering the plants outside. The good thing about it is it's located right next to Sugar Sand Park.

What an amazing place for children that can walk to tweens explore science exhibits. The youngest…read morewill enjoy the motions and hands on. The older kids will get a good idea of how things in our world work. A $5 donation is accepted at the entrance. Bring a stool for the littles. The exhibits aren't sized for them.

The Deerfield Beach Historical Society is the main historical organization for the city of…read moreDeerfield Beach. They operate so many events its amazing that they are just an all volunteer organization. The key property is the 1923 historic house, The Butler House, which offers tours on Saturdays and by appointment only. The Butler House is next to an over 100-year old Banyan tree, which is a great location for weddings and events. The other facility they operate is the Cultural Center & Museum, which is across the street. The Cultural Center is a resource center available for all organizations in Deerfield Beach. The Center provides art exhibits, concerts, art classes, movie nights, historical lectures and community events. A third facility they operate is the Old Schoolhouse, which opens by appointment only as well as on Saturdays for different organizations. One side of the Schoolhouse replicates as a 1920s schoolhouse and the other is used as a meeting space. The Society also maintains an archive and is available for research by appointment. The Society is a great city resource and tries to save the historical buildings in the area.

I came over for one of the free tours they offer on Saturday mornings. This is one of four sites…read morethat the Deerfield Beach Historical Society operates in the city. The historic home was the residence of James D. and Alice Butler. They married in 1906 in Texas and came to visit a relative in Florida in 1910 and ended up staying. James had made money by owning a small grocery store. Later when he moved to Deerfield Beach he farmed green beans. The house was built in a Mediterranean Revival style according to plans Alice won in a Ladies Home Journal contest. The 2 story house cost $10,000 to build. The only change Alice made to the plans was that they she didn't want the step down into the dining room that was common in houses of that period because she didn't want the children she was planning for to trip and fall. Sadly due to a medical condition Alice was never able to bear children. Instead she and James looked after the children of the community and were very active in causes for them. James was a member of the first Broward School Board in 1915. There is still a scholarship in their name that is given to this day to every student who graduates from Deerfield Beach High School. Alice formed the first women's club and James served as a Broward County Commissioner. They were both active in their church. The furniture in the house is almost entirely original except for the dining room table that was broken and replaced when it was used to cover up a window during the 1928 Hurricane. In 1974 the houses was designated a historic site. The Butler's left the house to the Deerfield beach Historical Society in 1977. They operate a small gift shop in the back of the house. Besides the house the property also has a Kester Cottage which was economical housing in the early 1920's. It looks like it was being used for storage. Another nice feature of the property is the 100 year old banyan tree. My tour was conducted by a young volunteer. She did an amazing job and I learned a lot about people I had previously heard of but did not know that much about. More dates for tours can be found on the historical society's website.

Brian has some of the most beautiful cars you will ever witness in person... Great place, excellent…read moreset up & layout, the greatest place you will enjoy if you have the chance... & pinball as a bonus

This is a great place to go,it brings back memories of alot of old hot rods we use to drive. They…read morehave many pinball machines that you can play while visiting also a nice bar area. Owners of the cars rent spaces here and get to play pinball machines and hang out at the bar, they can have their own private parties. We were lucky and got to go to one of the parties. I think outside people can rent the place for the night and have a party of their own. They had a lot of good food and we had fun playing pinball machines and checking out all the old cars. Nice place I'd go back to.