Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Museum · Fort Lauderdale ·
Historic beachfront estate blending art, architecture, gardens
Historic beachfront estate blending art, architecture, gardens
"I suggest visiting the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens as a cultural and botanical stop away from the beach in Fort Lauderdale." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A city in Florida known for its boating canals, stunning beaches, and as a popular embarkation point for Caribbean cruises."
"After her divorce from pharmaceutical heir Eli Lilly, Evelyn Fortune married the widowed Chicago artist Frederic Clay Bartlett in 1931. The pair soon began frequenting his property in then-rural Fort Lauderdale, with Evelyn lending her own eclectic aesthetic to the Caribbean-inspired residence known as the Bonnet House." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Art, history, and the outdoors collide at this stunning, 35-acre beachfront estate-turned-museum. The former home of artists Frederic and Evelyn Barlett gives visitors the chance to step back in time to the early 20th century, when Old Florida architecture ruled the Sunshine State’s skylines and “urban sprawl” wasn’t a thing (the property is home to one of the South Florida’s last native barrier island ecosystems)." - Jennifer M. Wood
Step into a living piece of Fort Lauderdale history at the Bonnet House, a 35-acre waterfront estate blending art, architecture, and lush subtropical gardens. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recommended by Condé Nast Traveler and The New York Times, it’s an immersive experience in old Florida charm, complete with whimsical art collections, tranquil lagoons, and glimpses of native wildlife. The Bonnet House is a must for anyone interested in culture, nature, or simply a peaceful respite from the city’s bustle.