The Kampong

The Kampong The Kampong is a historic estate and botanical garden in Miami, FL right on Biscayne Bay. The Garden. The History. The Legacy.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Kampong was the historic home and personal garden of famed plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild, and later, philanthropist and preservationist Catherine Sweeney. The waterfront estate features a Mission/Spanish Revival style house designed by Edward Clarence Dean and Fairchild's original office, now converted into a museum. The garden is renown

ed for its irreplaceable collections of rare and unusual varieties of tropical and subtropical fruits, palms, and flowering trees, shrubs and vines; many planted by Fairchild's own hands. More than 2000 plants fill the 11 acres.

06/18/2026

We're excited to share that The Kampong has been named to the Best of Miami 2026 list by Miami New Times as the “Best Place to Feel Like You’re Not in Miami" 🌴🌿

The garden's lush landscape and calm atmosphere have made it a place to experience Miami a little differently. We’re proud to share this special garden with our community and visitors from around the world.

Read more: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/best-of-miami/2026/sports-and-recreation/best-place-to-feel-like-youre-not-in-miami-40556749/

06/01/2026
The Kampong is proud to present When We Come to Paint, a multigenerational dialogue by artist Kit Pancoast Nagamura that...
05/22/2026

The Kampong is proud to present When We Come to Paint, a multigenerational dialogue by artist Kit Pancoast Nagamura that pairs her parents’ artistic legacy with her own layered works of botanical observation.

04/16/2026

Are you ready? Our Plant Sale is just a few days away— we can’t wait to see you there!

04/15/2026

Are you ready to find the plant you didn’t know you’d fall in love with?
Join us this Saturday, April 18th for our Plant Sale— and take a piece of The Kampong home.

Don't miss our Spring Plant Sale on April 18!
04/10/2026

Don't miss our Spring Plant Sale on April 18!

Did you know this tropical fruit native to Brazil? The jaboticaba is an excellent tree for your backyard, producing frui...
04/09/2026

Did you know this tropical fruit native to Brazil? The jaboticaba is an excellent tree for your backyard, producing fruit several times a year. It’s truly a show to watch its flowers and fruits grow directly from the trunk — a unique feature known as cauliflory.

Isn’t it simply beautiful? Low-maintenance yet full of impact, the Mexican sunflower adds texture and vibrant color to a...
04/06/2026

Isn’t it simply beautiful? Low-maintenance yet full of impact, the Mexican sunflower adds texture and vibrant color to any garden. It also attracts pollinators and thrives effortlessly in Florida’s climate. What are you waiting for to have it in your garden?

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4013 S Douglas Road
Miami, FL
33133

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+13054427169

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