The original museum building, Yamato-kan, is designed as a Japanese villa. It features a dry landscape garden and a permanent exhibit on the history of the Yamato Colony in Boca Raton, and a hands-on exhibit, "Japan Through the Eyes of a Child". The main museum building houses three exhibits, a 225-seat theater, a tea house, classrooms, a research library, a store, and the Cornell Cafe. From May 2024 until August 2024 the museum showcased
Kip Fulbeck's The Hapa Project exhibit. In addition to "The Hapa Project," the museum has showcased exhibits such as
Painting Enlightenment: The Art and Science of the Heart Sutra, which explored the intersection of Buddhist art and modern neuroscience. The museum also has
Nature, Tradition, and Innovation: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics, which highlights the evolution of ceramic practices through the lens of Japanese history.
Visitor Information The Morikami Museum and Gardens offer a range of amenities, including wheelchair-accessible pathways and wheelchairs available for guests upon request. Guided tours are offered for groups. The Cornell Café offers authentic Japanese cuisine with options for dietary restrictions. Outdoor seating provides views of the gardens The museum offers regular cultural demonstrations, such as tea ceremonies and rock garden raking events, which showcase iconic Japanese traditions. ==Gardens==