Historic oak tree with Spanish moss in sunlit park lawn

Visit The Kampong — Miami’s Historic Tropical Garden

Guided tours, self-guided walks, and hands-on workshops at The Kampong — National Tropical Botanical Gardens on Biscayne Bay.

Featured Tours & Experiences

Docent-led guided tours, self-guided visits, art and craft workshops, yoga, and forest bathing sessions.

Coconut Grove

Guided Garden Tour at The Kampong in Coconut Grove

Discover the lush tropical plants and history of The Kampong in Coconut Grove through a guided tour led by expert docents. Dive into the stories behind rare species and enjoy scenic views of Biscayne Bay—an experience that combines nature and history in one captivating outing.

Guided Garden Tour at The Kampong in Coconut Grove

others

Coconut Grove, Florida

Coconut Grove

Self-Guided Garden Tour at The Kampong in Coconut Grove

Discover the tropical beauty of The Kampong’s lush gardens at your own pace. This self-guided tour offers a peaceful retreat filled with vibrant flowers and exotic fruits—perfect for nature lovers in Coconut Grove.

Self-Guided Garden Tour at The Kampong in Coconut Grove

Miami

Cyanotype Printing Workshop at The Kampong, Miami

Create stunning cyanotype prints with natural leaves at The Kampong in Miami. Learn a historic technique combined with sustainability in a vibrant garden setting.

Cyanotype Printing Workshop at The Kampong, Miami

water activities

Miami

Indigo Dyeing Workshop: Natural Shibori Art in Miami

Join Miami’s hands-on indigo dye workshop to revive garments using natural Shibori techniques. Discover sustainable fashion with deep cultural roots in a creative urban setting.

Indigo Dyeing Workshop: Natural Shibori Art in Miami

others

Miami

Edible Gardening Workshop & Foodscaping in South Florida

Learn how to grow beautiful and productive edible gardens in Miami’s subtropical climate with UF/IFAS’s hands-on foodscaping workshop. Cultivate your own food forest and green space that feeds and inspires.

Edible Gardening Workshop & Foodscaping in South Florida

Miami

water-based art classes at The Kampong in Miami

Join artist Eileen Seitz at The Kampong in Miami for a 4-day watercolor course blending creativity with nature. Enhance your skills amidst vibrant tropical gardens.

water-based art classes at The Kampong in Miami

Miami

Yoga Classes at The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens

Step into a serene hour of all-levels yoga at The Kampong in Miami’s Coconut Grove. Overlooking vibrant tropical gardens, Sam Reynolds guides you through a restorative practice that connects body, breath, and nature—rain or shine.

Yoga Classes at The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens

Miami

Forest Bathing at The Kampong: Miami's Natural Retreat

Step away from city noise and reconnect with nature through Forest Bathing at The Kampong in Miami. This guided 90-minute experience enhances well-being through immersive sensory practices backed by neuroscience.

Forest Bathing at The Kampong: Miami's Natural Retreat

Miami

Moonrise Forest Bathing at The Kampong: A Nighttime Nature Escape in Miami

Discover Moonrise Forest Bathing at The Kampong, where neuroscientific insight meets sensory nature immersion under Miami’s full moon. Experience tranquility, breathe deep, and reconnect with the vibrant tropical landscape after hours.

Moonrise Forest Bathing at The Kampong: A Nighttime Nature Escape in Miami

Miami

Unlock Creativity with The Harmonics of Watercolor Course at The Kampong, Miami

Join artist Eileen Seitz for a two-day watercolor course at The Kampong in Miami. Paint from nature's vibrant colors while immersing yourself in one of Florida’s most unique botanical gardens.

Unlock Creativity with The Harmonics of Watercolor Course at The Kampong, Miami

Miami

Find Balance and Serenity with Afternoon Yoga at The Kampong in Miami

Experience tranquility in Miami’s urban garden with a free afternoon yoga session led by Diana Botta of Resonance Flow. Discover how this unique outdoor setting enhances resilience, clarity, and meaningful connections.

Find Balance and Serenity with Afternoon Yoga at The Kampong in Miami

Miami

Discover Foraged Ikebana Workshops at The Kampong in Miami: A Floral Art Experience

Explore Miami’s The Kampong through a transformative Foraged Ikebana workshop that blends a mindful garden walk with the ancient art of Japanese floral arrangement. Create your own natural masterpiece and connect with the tropical landscape.

Miami

Off Your Rocker: Inclusive Functional Movement Classes at The Kampong in Miami

Discover Off your Rocker: Functional Movement for All, a gentle and adaptable fitness class held amid the tropical beauty of Miami’s The Kampong. Perfect for every age and ability, this experience combines safe movement with serene nature.

Miami

Through the Looking Glass: An Adult-Only Wonderland Adventure in Miami

Step into a surreal adult-only Wonderland in Miami where mysterious potions and eccentric mad science collide for an unforgettable night. Discover why this immersive adventure is a standout in Miami’s dynamic scene.

Through the Looking Glass: An Adult-Only Wonderland Adventure in Miami

Miami

Step Into Wicked Wonderland: A Whimsical Family Adventure in Miami

Dive into Wicked Wonderland, an immersive family adventure in Miami where whimsical characters, mad tea parties, and botanical surprises await. Perfect for explorers of all ages craving a playful outdoor escape.

Step Into Wicked Wonderland: A Whimsical Family Adventure in Miami

Miami

Master Macrophotography in Miami’s Kampong Botanical Gardens with Your Phone

Unlock the hidden beauty of Miami’s Kampong Botanical Gardens using just your smartphone. This macrophotography workshop teaches you to capture stunning close-ups of Florida’s tiniest flora and fauna while deepening your connection to nature.

Master Macrophotography in Miami’s Kampong Botanical Gardens with Your Phone

About The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens

The Kampong — part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens — is a historic tropical garden located in Miami, Florida on the shores of Biscayne Bay. The site preserves the Fairchild-Sweeney House and showcases the legacy of plant explorer David Fairchild through extensive exotic fruit trees, rare tropical species, and curated collections. Visitors can choose docent-led guided tours that highlight the estate’s history and plant collections, or self-guided tours that allow leisurely exploration with a provided map.

The Kampong hosts a rotating schedule of hands-on workshops and classes set in the garden landscape. Offerings include cyanotype printing for fabric, community indigo dip workshops teaching Shibori resist dyeing, edible gardening programming presented with UF/IFAS (recommended for ages 12 and up), watercolor courses led by local artist Eileen Seitz, and all-levels yoga with Sam Reynolds. Forest bathing sessions guided by neuroscientist Karina Del Punta focus on sensory practices grounded in science; evening Moonrise Forest Bathing is offered under the full moon.

Several specialty experiences such as macrophotography, ikebana, functional movement, and seasonal events invite creative engagement with plants and place. Cyanotype workshops note limited spaces to encourage advance booking. The Kampong combines plant conservation, education, and cultural programming on a historic estate, offering both structured interpretation and independent discovery for visitors interested in botany, art, sustainability, and Miami’s tropical landscape.

Public programs emphasize hands-on learning, conservation-minded practices, seasonal plant highlights, and the site supports research, education, and community engagement for residents and visitors from Miami and beyond, with year-round programming and volunteer opportunities available.

Guided walking group touring botanical garden pathway outdoors

Raised vegetable garden beds with herbs and greens in backyard

The Kampong — National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Miami

Discover The Kampong, a historic tropical garden in Miami, Florida, on the shores of Biscayne Bay. The Kampong forms part of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens network and preserves the Fairchild-Sweeney House, showcasing the plant exploration legacy of David Fairchild. Visitors can choose guided or self-guided tours, attend hands-on workshops, or participate in wellness and art classes set in a botanical landscape.

Tours and self-guided visits

The Kampong Guided Tour: Docent-led garden tours highlight the historic estate, plant collections, and Fairchild’s contributions to tropical botany. These tours provide context about the property and curated species.
The Kampong Self-Guided Tour: A self-paced option with a map and estate overview for visitors who prefer independent exploration of fragrant flowers, exotic fruits, and bayside scenery.

Workshops, classes, and hands-on experiences

The Kampong offers a rotating schedule of creative and educational programs located throughout the garden grounds:

Cyanotype Printing: Transform natural leaves into fabric prints using historic cyanotype techniques. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is advised.
Community Indigo Dip (Shibori): Participants bring pre-loved garments to revive with natural indigo dye and Shibori resist methods.
Edible Gardening with UF/IFAS: A practical workshop focused on foodscaping and edible plant selection for South Florida; recommended for ages 12 and up.
Watercolor Courses: Multi-day classes led by local artist Eileen Seitz emphasize color mixing and painting from garden subjects.
Yoga: All-levels outdoor yoga sessions led by Sam Reynolds connect movement with the garden setting.
Forest Bathing: Guided by neuroscientist Karina Del Punta, these 90-minute sessions and Moonrise Forest Bathing experiences use sensory practices grounded in science.

Other specialty offerings include macrophotography, ikebana, functional movement sessions, seasonal themed events, and family-friendly activities.

Why visit The Kampong?

Historic significance: The Fairchild-Sweeney House and David Fairchild’s plant collections anchor The Kampong’s cultural and botanical importance.
Botanical diversity: Visitors encounter exotic fruit trees, rare tropical species, and curated collections that reflect global plant exploration.
Variety of programs: From docent-led interpretation to art workshops and wellness sessions, The Kampong supports learning and creative engagement in an outdoor setting.

Practical details

Visitors should wear closed-toed shoes for garden paths and plan for outdoor conditions. Workshops may have limited capacity; booking in advance secures participation. The Kampong’s programming includes collaborations (for example, edible gardening with UF/IFAS) and features leaders named in programming descriptions.

Experience and conservation

The Kampong combines plant conservation, education, and cultural programming on a historic estate. Whether attending a guided tour, enrolling in a workshop, or exploring independently, visitors encounter a managed tropical collection and interpretive experiences that highlight Miami’s botanical heritage and the work of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens.

Garden pathway framed by brick archway leading into tropical grounds

Plan a Visit to The Kampong Today

Reserve guided tours, self-guided visits, and workshops to experience Miami’s unique tropical garden and historic estate.