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4013 South Douglas Rd Miami, FL
(305) 442-7169
Garden Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open Saturdays:
November 4 and 18
December 2, 9, and 16
Follow in the footsteps of famed plant explorer David Fairchild, who named his former estate for the Malay word for village. Trace his travels and discover your own relationship with tropical plants at this storied place on Biscayne Bay. We are also a plant research and education center, home to the International Center for Tropical Botany at The Kampong. In collaboration with Florida International University, we continue a long tradition of plant exploration to help grow a brighter tomorrow. When you step into The Kampong, you become a plant explorer too!
Delight in the intoxicating fragrance of flowering plants prized by the perfume industry. Marvel at the fascinating fruits and flowering trees from the tropics. Your tour begins when you check in at the estate’s main house; an informational guide with map will be provided. Take your time strolling from the main house to the bay to other notable sites on the property.
To ensure you have a parking space, online reservation is highly recommended if you are driving to the Garden.
* Water bottle filling stations are now available. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
*Comfortable closed-toed shoes, bug spray and sun protection are highly suggested. Expect a pathless garden with uneven terrain.
Self Guided Tour Gift Certificates available. Contact The Kampong directly (305)442-7169 ext. 0.
Departure: Tuesday through Friday. Open Saturdays:
October 7, 14, 21, and 28
November 4 and 18
Tour Times: 9:00 a.m. / 11:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m.
Tour Duration: Typically 2 hours.
Prices:
• Adults (18 yrs. and above) – $17
• Seniors (ages 62 and above) or students with school ID – $12
• Children 6-17 yrs. – $7
• Children 0-5 yrs. – No cost when accompanied by paying adult.
Guests who fall under these categories should register by phone:
• Military Veterans (for card holder) – No cost.
• Museums for All, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) recipients (with Electronic Benefit Transfer card) – No cost
$2 off discount (must register in-person):
Eco discount (walk, bike, Uber, Lyft)
EASY Perks Transit Card
Member guest (unless a higher discount applies)
Teachers (PreK-12)
33133 Residents (with ID)
Take a break from the Summer heat and enjoy a history-based tour in the historic Fairchild-Sweeney home with a docent who will take you through time with the story of The Kampong. You’ll hear the story of David Fairchild and why he made this spot his home, and how his plant collections influenced the diets of the American people. Learn how Kay Sweeney saved the property from development after Fairchild’s death. Tour the historic home’s living room, dining room and library room where the notable owners spent their time. Make your way to the museum which once served as Fairchild’s study and laboratory while taking in a few stops in the garden along the way. At the conclusion of your guided tour, feel free to meander on your own to The Point on Biscayne Bay and explore the garden further.
Guided tours of The Kampong are on select days seasonally. Contact us directly for private led tours year round.
* Water bottle filling stations are now available. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
*Comfortable closed-toed shoes, bug spray and sun protection are suggested.
Guided Tour Gift Certificates available. Contact The Kampong directly (305)442-7169 ext. 0.
Departure: Tuesday through Saturday.
Tour Times: 10:00 am
Tour Duration: 2 hours; option to explore on your own after
Ticket Prices:
• Adults (18 years and above) – $27
• Seniors (62 years and above) – $22
• Students with school ID – $22
• Children 6-17 years – $12
• Children 0-5 years – No cost when accompanied by paying adult
$2 off discount (must register by phone and provide proof upon tour date):
Eco discount (walk, bike, Uber, Lyft)
EASY Perks Transit Card (guest coming by public transportation)
Member guest (Member must be present with valid NTBG membership card)
NTBG Members must register by phone with Member ID Number.
Teachers (PreK-12)
33133 Residents (with ID)
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