Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is nestled in the center of busy Fort Lauderdale Beach on 35 acres of pristine barrier island habitat. Construction on the plantation-style house began in 1920 and remains much as it was in the 1930s and 1940s, when Frederic and his wife, Evelyn, created the unique blend of art and whimsy that so delights visitors today. A walk along the Nature Trail allows you to step back in time and experience a rare piece of old South Florida. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bonnet House, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501c3, whose mission is to celebrate the story of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, and preserve the art, history and nature of Bonnet House, providing inspiration and respite for all. Bonnet House and its grounds are open for guided public tours six days a week (it is closed on Mondays). It is open for tours Tuesday–Friday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and Saturday—Sunday from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m.
For more information, visit www.bonnethouse.org.
