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Stone Images IX Exhibit opens
Stone Images IX is a free exhibit open to the public featuring stones collected by the Puget Sound Bonsai Association’s Viewing Stone Study Group. Viewing stones, as they are known in the United States (a.k.a. suiseki (Japan), scholar stones (China)) are naturally formed stones valued for their shape, color, beauty, pattern, and/or for what they can been seen to represent. Some collectors choose certain stones because they see in them natural scenes, such as scenic vistas or animals, or naturalistic…
Find out more »Fall Foliage Festival
Fall Foliage Festival is back and better than ever! The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is teaming up with Pacific Bonsai Museum to host a week-long event bringing together everyone’s favorite autumn things. Fall color will be in full splendor, with rich splashes of golds, reds, and oranges throughout the RSBG’s 22-acre garden, and among the foliage of Pacific Bonsai Museum’s world-class bonsai collection. Best of all? Admission will be free all week! Pre-Carved Pumpkin Contest: On October 20, between 10am and…
Find out more »Fall Foliage Festival
Fall Foliage Festival is back and better than ever! The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is teaming up with Pacific Bonsai Museum to host a week-long event bringing together everyone’s favorite autumn things. Fall color will be in full splendor, with rich splashes of golds, reds, and oranges throughout the RSBG’s 22-acre garden, and among the foliage of Pacific Bonsai Museum’s world-class bonsai collection. Best of all? Admission will be free all week! October 21, Pacific Bonsai Museum will celebrate the opening…
Find out more »Viewing Stone Petting Zoo
In conjunction with Stone Images IX, join us for a hands-on activity where you can pet, polish, and sand stones, see daizas (viewing stone stands) in progress, and learn about viewing stone displays. Joel Schwarz from the Puget Sound Bonsai Association (PSBA) Viewing Stone Study Group will be present to answer questions and demonstrate stone polishing.
Find out more »Museum Tour
We offer free tours of the Museum every Sunday at 1pm. No reservation required Interested in a private tour for your group? Learn more.
Find out more »Overwintering Bonsai
Find out how Pacific Bonsai Museum cares for trees in winter. Learn about the various methods for overwintering bonsai, why certain bonsai need a period of dormancy, and how we deal with specific challenges of the PNW growing climate. Presented by Pacific Bonsai Museum bonsai gardener Patrick Buckholz.
Find out more »OPEN for Fall Foliage Festival
We are normally closed on Mondays, but this Monday we will be open as we celebrate our annual Fall Foliage Festival. Fall Foliage Festival is back and better than ever! The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is teaming up with Pacific Bonsai Museum to host a week-long event bringing together everyone’s favorite autumn things. Fall color will be in full splendor, with rich splashes of golds, reds, and oranges throughout the RSBG’s 22-acre garden, and among the foliage of Pacific Bonsai…
Find out more »Fall Foliage Festival
Fall Foliage Festival is back and better than ever! The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is teaming up with Pacific Bonsai Museum to host a week-long event bringing together everyone’s favorite autumn things. Fall color will be in full splendor, with rich splashes of golds, reds, and oranges throughout the RSBG’s 22-acre garden, and among the foliage of Pacific Bonsai Museum’s world-class bonsai collection. Best of all? Admission will be free all week! Throughout the week, visit a fall-themed photo station…
Find out more »Fall Foliage Festival
Fall Foliage Festival is back and better than ever! The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden is teaming up with Pacific Bonsai Museum to host a week-long event bringing together everyone’s favorite autumn things. Fall color will be in full splendor, with rich splashes of golds, reds, and oranges throughout the RSBG’s 22-acre garden, and among the foliage of Pacific Bonsai Museum’s world-class bonsai collection. Saturday, October 27 is Fern Day, featuring a talk by Curator Jo Laskowski of the Hardy Fern…
Find out more »Bonsai Basics Class
Note: This class is currently filled. If you would like to be added to the waiting list (in the event of cancellations), please follow the registration link and provide your information. Have you ever wanted to try bonsai? Here's your chance! Get your hands dirty in this interactive class as you learn about the art of bonsai. First, explore the Museum with your instructor to learn about the history and basics of bonsai. Then, watch a live demonstration on how…
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