Arts and Culture

Discover the numerous cultural attractions offered to tourists by many Palm Beach museums. The Palm Beach museums offer cultural and historical experiences for all tastes and ages. Browse the list to find the destination that’s right for you!

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
253 Barcelona Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.832.5328
Located in the historic EL Cid Neighborhood is the home, intact artist studio and gardens of Ann Weaver Norton (1905 - 1982) featuring nine monolithic sculptures. Gardens featuring over 300 varieties of rare palms. 

 

Armory Art Center
1700 Parker Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.832.1776
The Palm Beaches’ leading visual arts education and exhibition center offering year-round art classes for adults and youth art workshops, lecture series, special events and rotating gallery exhibitions.

Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
71 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.6766
On the National Register of Historic Places, Town Hall houses archival information, exhibitions on Boca’s history and a gift shop. Free admission - open Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Also available for touring are two 1947 streamline rail cars located at the historic FEC Railway Depot - call for hours.

Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.392.2500
Contemporary art museum with more than 4,000 works in its permanent collection, ranging from modern masters, sculpture, pre-Columbian, African, photography and world-class traveling exhibitions. Films, lectures, tours, family programming and a year-round art school.

Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture
Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
561.243.7922
Housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building at Old School Square. Presenting rotating regional, national and international fine art, craft and American culture exhibits, artist showcases and demonstrations.

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
One Whitehall Way
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561.655.2833
Completed in 1902, Whitehall (a National Historic Landmark), Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate, was hailed as "more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Museum highlights include tours, exhibits and Flagler's railcar.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Lighthouse Park
500 Captain Armour's Way
Jupiter, FL 33469
561.747.8380
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1860 Lighthouse, History Museum, gift shop, snack shop, programs, sunset tours and weddings. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Last Lighthouse tour at 4:00 p.m. Call or see website for climbing restrictions.

Lighthouse Center for the Arts
Gallery Square North
373 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469-3027
561.746.3101
North Palm Beach County's comprehensive cultural center offering acclaimed local, national and international artists. Exhibitions, tours, School of Art for all levels and ages, cultural events, museum store and facility rentals for special events.

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
561.495.0233
Experience the essence of Japan in Florida, featuring a 16-acre park of renowned Japanese gardens, world-class bonsai display, galleries of historical and contemporary Asian art, family activities, signature Japanese festivals, museum store and lakeside Asian café.

The Museum at Ragtops Motorcar Sales & Special Events Facility
2119 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.655.2836 | 877.RAGTOPS
The Museum at Ragtops is a designated historic facility with collectible and classic automobiles displayed among antiques and memorabilia. Enjoy three buildings on two city blocks including Club LaSalle, The Station, Gift Garage and Soda Bar.
 

Museum of the City of Lake Worth
414 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561.586.1700
Displays and tours assure a tangible history of the city will remain to be shared with future generations. Contributions of ethnic groups who developed the City are highlighted. 

Norton Museum of Art
1451 South Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.832.5196
The Norton Museum of Art is internationally distinguished for its world-renowned collection featuring 19th and 20th century European, American, Chinese and Contemporary art, photography and works on paper. View special exhibitions, attend lectures and educational programs for children and adults. Shop in the Museum Store and have lunch in Café 1451 at the Norton.

Palm Beach Photographic Centre
415 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.276.9797
A nonprofit photographic and digital imaging cultural, art and education center. Museum, gallery, computer labs and retail shop. Rotating exhibitions, workshops, lectures, family and children's events. Traditional and digital photography. In the fall of 2009, the Centre will relocate to the new City Centre complex in downtown West Palm Beach.

Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
300 North Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.832.4164
The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located in the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. The museum is operated by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and contains permanent and temporary exhibit spaces, each reflecting the influence of many cultures of Palm Beach County's diverse history.

Society of the Four Arts
2 Four Arts Plaza
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561.655.7227
The Society of the Four Arts presents notable speakers, concerts, films, educational seminars and art exhibitions for the public. Horticultural and sculpture gardens grace the lakeside campus.

South Florida Science Museum
4801 Dreher Trail North
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561.832.1988
Hands-on science center, aquarium, planetarium, museum store, special weekend programs, observatory, laser concerts, science trail, Egypt Gallery and miniature galaxy golf. Permanent and traveling exhibits. Family-oriented activities for all ages including adult lecture series throughout the year. Open 363 days a year.

Sports Immortals Museum
6830 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561.997.2575
Sports Immortals Museum features over one million mementos from the world's greatest athletes. Retail store offers a selection of 20,000 items to purchase. Party and meeting facilities available. Sports games. Admission $7 adults; $5 children.

Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum
Jupiter - 561.743.9955

Children's Museum
Boca Raton - 561.368.6875

Hibel Museum of Art
Jupiter - 561.622.5560