You're invited to experience the breathtaking beauty of fall at The Clark Bonsai Museum in Shinzen Garden!
Welcome to the Clark Bonsai Museum
Inside Shinzen Friendship Garden
at Woodward Park
Bonsai Making Class
First Saturday of each month
You're invited to experience the breathtaking beauty of fall at The Clark Bonsai Museum in Shinzen Garden!
Come immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of autumn and explore the artistry of miniature trees at our Four Seasons Bonsai Exhibition. Witness the harmony of nature and tradition in a setting that celebrates the splendor of the season.
Don’t miss this unforgettable autumn showcase—join us and be inspired!
Museum Hours:
BONSAI GARDEN HOURS:
Wednesday through Sunday & Holidays:
10am-4pm*
*When temperatures exceed 95°, the bonsai garden hours are 10am-1pm.
Unfortunately we must be closed when it is raining, or when there are no docents available.
You may go to the Contact Us page to send an email to confirm garden hours or request an appointment to tour the Museum during or outside of the posted hours.
OUR VISION
The Clark Bonsai Museum is a living museum encompassing the history of the art of bonsai in California and an educational center for the appreciation and practice of the art form.
OUR MISSION
- To continue the legacy of the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture to promote and preserve the Japanese aesthetic and cultural values expressed by the beauty of this art.
- To preserve and maintain a collection of bonsai representing the historical spectrum of styles.
- To provide continuing education for bonsai practitioners by recognized bonsai masters.
- To provide bonsai classes/workshops for local schools and other interested groups.
- To provide our visitors with a serene experience and an introduction to this art through thematic bonsai displays.
- To insure the sustainability of the Museum and its programs by attracting and developing the support of donors and volunteers.
- To maintain a mutually beneficial partnership between the City of Fresno, the Golden State Bonsai Federation, the Fresno Bonsai Society, and Shinzen Friendship Garden in furtherance of our common goals.
Museum Location
Clark Bonsai Museum
(inside the Shinzen Garden at Woodward Park, Fresno, CA)
114 W Audubon Dr, Fresno, CA 93720
