What should I wear to the Bok Tower?

Visitors are required to wear face coverings in all interior spaces at Bok Tower Gardens. These spaces include the Visitor Center, Blue Palmetto Cafe, and The Shop at Bok. We are not requiring visitors to use masks or face coverings while in outdoor spaces when physical distancing can be achieved.

Does Bok Tower have a restaurant?

Blue Palmetto Café is open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Located next to the Visitor Center, the café features delicious salads, soups, sandwiches and wraps, fruit and specialty desserts as well as beer and wines in an indoor or outdoor setting.

What is the entrance fee for Bok Tower Gardens?

$16
Adult admission is $16, Children (ages 5-12) $5, children under 5 are free, Dogs are $5. Reciprocal admission for participating gardens and cultural institutions will be offered.

How long does it take to go through Bok Tower Gardens?

about 4 hours
A typical visit to Bok Tower Gardens takes about 4 hours. Visitors who wish to take part in additional activities like hiking, photography or geocaching will want to allow more time to fully enjoy their experience.

Was Florida ever underwater?

Throughout most of its history, Florida has been under water. As glaciers of ice in the north expanded and melted, the Florida peninsula emerged and submerged. When the sea level was lowest, the land area of Florida was much larger than it is now. The sea level was as much as 100 feet lower than at present.

Why did they build Bok Tower?

Awed by the tranquility of the area, he wanted to create a place that would “touch the soul with its beauty and quiet,” and chose it as the perfect setting for a bird sanctuary. He purchased land to transform into a sweeping landscape of lush gardens featuring a majestic Singing Tower housing a 60-bell carillon.