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Things to do in West Palm Beach, Florida (FL): The Best Museums
With sunny skies, nearly perfect year-round weather and a range of outdoor and cultural attractions, West Palm Beach presents the ideal setting for a weekend escape. Enjoy a game of golf at a number of pristine local courses or hit the beach for a day of tanning and catching up on your reading. See African chimps and endangered species like the Southern White rhinoceros wander free in a natural habitat at the Lion Country Safari. You could spend an entire day on Peanut Island, a popular tourist attraction that houses a bunker built for President John F. Kennedy during the Cold War. The island includes the bunker, a museum and plenty of picnic areas, plus biking and walking paths. The ferry ride to the island cruises past the opulent mansions of the city's wealthy residents. For those who prefer indoor endeavors, the Norton Museum boasts an exceptional collection of American, Chinese and European art. Famous performers appear at "The Harriet" and at the Kravis Center. Of course there's always shopping, the city's other favorite pastime. From designer boutiques to big name department stores, West Palm has it all.
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1. The Gallery at Center for Creative Education
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
The Gallery at Center for Creative Education is a 1,500 square foot gallery. It is a spacious and bright platform that displays ongoing exhibitions, focusing on student artworks in addition to artists of established, local and national standing. We aim to be a place of experience and inspiration that educates the public about art and artists. The gallery features monthly exhibitions.
2. The Box Gallery
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Awarded Best Art Gallery in Palm Beach 2018, 2017 -SFGN Featuring Exhibitions, Presentations, Art Salons, Modern and Contemporary Art, Book Fairs, Photo Festivals, Movie Screenings, and Education. A must stop on on your visit to the Palm Beaches!
Reviewed By 881silvial - Riviera Beach, United States
It is a box of surprises, every time I visit THE BOX GALLERY I am amazed by Rolando Chang Barrero's creativity owner and curator; the kind of art/artists and topics he brings to the public because he is always right on what is going on in the world, inviting us to actually think on the impact that our words and actions have in our community. Expect to be amazed
3. RGG - Red Gypsy Gallery
4. Cedric DuPont Antiques
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Cedric DuPont Antiques houses the largest collection fo 17th, 18th and 19th century French & Italian in the United States. Their 20,000 sqft showroom is made up of 2 floors of the finest antiques available and on display in a showroom that you have to see to believe.
5. Norton Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 707 reviews
The Norton Museum of Art was founded in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton (1875-1953) and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton (1881-1947). The Museum’s permanent collection now consists of more than 7,600 works in five curatorial departments: European, American, Chinese, Contemporary and Photography. The Museum’s expansion that opened February 9, 2019 was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of the architectural firm Foster + Partners. It is the most comprehensive in the institution’s 78-year history. Dramatic changes include boldly re-orienting the main entrance to South Dixie Highway , which restores the symmetrical east-west campus axis created in 1941 by original architect Marion Sims Wyeth. The building and accompanying lush sculpture garden, enable the Norton to exhibit more art, present more programs, and provide a growing community an up-to-date center for the public to enjoy art and culture.
Reviewed By margatemensch2016 - Coconut Creek, United States
The Norton Art Museum has been closed,due to the Covid 19 Pandemic.Now,the Norton Art Museum is open again.The Norton Art Museum is diligently following health protocols in these difficult times(wearing of face masks,social distancing,frequent cleaning of restrooms).The other day,I enjoyed its fine sampling of Old Master European paintings.I saw delightful paintings by Jacopo Da Firenze(Gothic Italian),Goswin Vander Weyden(Netherlandish Renaissance),Lucas Cranach the Elder(German Renaissance,"Betrayal of Christ"),Marcantonio Franchesini,Nicolas Largilliere,Peter Paul Rubens(Flemish Baroque),Jacob Biltius(Dutch Master),Dirk Van Delen(Dutch Master,"Church Interior,Christ and Woman Taken in Adultery"),Jan Thomas Yperan (Flemish Baroque,"Perseus and Andromeda"),Anton Van Dyck(Flemish Baroque),Giovanni Paolo Pannini,and Thomas Gainesborough,among others. I saw splendid paintings and works of Art by these 19th and 20th Century European Masters;Eugene Fromentin(quality Oriental theme painting),Claude Monet(French Impressionism,"Bordighera"),Camille Pissarro(the paragon of fine Pointillism),Henri Matisse,Pablo Picasso,Jean Metzinger("Landscape with Sailboats"),Raoul Dufy(French Fauve,"Saint Adresse Beach"),Maurice Utrillo(Post Impressionism,"Rue Du Montmartre"),Max Beckmann(German Expressionism),and Constantin Brancusi(fine 20th Century Sculpture),among others. I relished impressive paintings by these American Painters;Henry Ossawa Tanner,Edmond Tarbell(American Impressionism),C'hilde Hassam(American Impressionism),John Sloan,Robert Henri("Orientale),Marguerite Zorach("Bathers"),Maurice Prendergast("Ramparts,Saint Malo"),John R.Cox(American Regionalism,"Wheatfields"),Rockwell Kent("Holsteinberg,Greenland"),and William Burden("Ridin High"),among others. I also liked its fine Contemporary Art Works that were on display by George Cohen("Loggia"),Jeff Koons,Mickalene Thomas("Naomi Looking Forward"),Nicholas Cave,and Oliver Herring("Cheryl",a very unique creation),among others. It was a privilege being back at the Norton Art Museum and hopefully,things will become normal again in West Palm Beach.
6. JF Gallery
7. Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The organization is devoted to exhibiting works of other artists, preserving the founder’s studio, historic home and displaying her monumental sculptures in a secluded urban preserve where a notable collection of rare palms is continually being developed.
Reviewed By phelpsusa - Orlando, United States
Whimsical statues in an over 2 acre garden oasis. Architectural important historic estate to provide full Palm Beach experience.
8. The Armory Art Center
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By 901marybethc - West Palm Beach, United States
The Armory is a little gem hidden off to the east side of Parker Avenue. Their exhibits change frequently and generally promote the works of local artists and Armory students. In addition, they offer many pop-up and one day workshops that can easily enjoyed by Palm Beach visitors. Entry is free. Course fees vary.
9. Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County Museum
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By abqsage - Fort Myers, United States
REally interesting overview of the history of Palm Beach starting from the ancient native tribes, through the Spanish, British and American flags. They have a lot of older artifacts, a nice movie of the history narrated by George Hamilton- a Palm Springs native- and a lot about the founders, movers and shakers that have made the city and county what it is today. We especially appreciated the insights from Michael, our host and guide who gave us wonderful background information on what we were seeing, It was a couple of hours well spent and very enjoyable.
10. Habatat Galleries
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Habatat Galleries has represented the best in glass since 1971. For 50 years, Habatat has been intimately involved with the glass movement, helping the material get the recognition it deserves as a fine art medium. Take some time and browse our site. We hope you enjoy looking at all the amazing works created by the best glass artists in the world.
