Welcome to the Clark Bonsai Museum

Inside Shinzen Friendship Garden
at Woodward Park

Clark Bonsai Collection Museum (YouTube)

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Bonsai Making Class

First Saturday of each month

Learn more about Bonsai Making Classes

Museum Hours

BONSAI GARDEN HOURS:

Wednesday through Friday: 10am-1pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
10am-4pm*

*When temperatures exceed 95°, the bonsai garden hours are 10am-1pm.

The bonsai garden will be closed
for a private event on
Saturday, October 12 from 1-4p

You may go to the Contact Us page to inquire about garden hours or request an appointment to tour the Museum during or outside of the posted hours.

Unfortunately we must be closed when it is raining, the air quality is considered unhealthy for all groups, or there are no docents available.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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.