AAPI Heritage Month at the Morikami

Credit: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

​DELRAY BEACH, FL – This May, celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida.
 
The zen oasis will showcase a plethora of adult and family-friendly programming, as well as two new art exhibits including the ghost-centric “Yōkai: Scenes of the Supernatural in Japanese Woodblock Prints” and “Courage and Compassion: Our Shared Story of the Japanese American World War II Experience,” which reveals powerful portraits of Americans during and after World War II.  

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Throughout May, the museum is rolling out a list of cultural endeavors, from introspective garden walks to after-hours revelry and taiko drumming at Sunset Stroll on May 21. Ocha (green tea) lovers will enjoy The Way of Tea: Sado Demonstration on May 16, which showcases a luxurious tea ceremony from start to sip. Throughout May, the museum is rolling out a plethora of cultural endeavors, from introspective garden walks to after-hours revelry and live taiko drumming at Sunset Stroll on May 21. Ocha (green tea) lovers will enjoy The Way of Tea: Sado Demonstration on May 16, which showcases a luxurious tea ceremony from start to sip. Or let loose during the Kyudo workshop on May 9 while learning the art of feudal Japanese archery.
 
On Mother’s Day, treat haha ("mom" in Japanese) to lunch at the Cornell Café. The museum's Pan-Asian restaurant will showcase slow-roasted duck ($29), yuzu mimosas ($10), and fluffy pancake bites ($8) along with breathtaking views of Morikami Lake and tranquil gardens.


During MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Art, Ideas & Culture) (May 1–31), visitors can also enjoy $2 off general admission with a required coupon.
 
For more information on May events, visit morikami.org/event-calendar.