Museums & Attractions

Space Explorers The Infinite An Immersive ExperienceJune 4, 2024 – September 2, 2024
Tue-Thur 4 PM to 9 PM | Fri 2 PM to 9 PM | Sat 10 AM to 9 PM | Sun 10 AM to 8 PM Calling all adventure seekers and space aficionados, it’s time to ascend on a first-of-its-kind immersive odyssey into Space. The highly-acclaimed exhibit will transport you on a journey as you roam freely inside a full-scale 3D replica of the International Space Station (ISS), float in space alongside the astronauts and admire breathtaking sights of Earth that only a handful have ever seen before — all without ever leaving the ground. The Kravis Center for The Performing Arts. Learn More

Avatars of the Samurai SpiritApril 27-October 6, 2024
The Morikami Museum celebrates the wisdom and strength of all children in an extraordinary display of traditional dolls (ningyō) depicting Japan’s rich samurai culture, inspired by Kodomo no Hi, or Children’s Day. This popular festival was originally known as, Tango no Sekku (First Day of the Horse), and held on the 5th day of the 5th month. Noted for the elaborate display of dolls depicting renowned warriors drawn from Japan’s martial past, in 1948 the Japanese government rededicated the May holiday to all children – boys and girls – as Kodomo no Hi. The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Learn More

Yamato-kanPermanent
The Yamato-kan was the original museum building in 1977 up until the addition of what is known as the main museum building in 1993. Roughly 2,000 sq. foot building at the heart of the gardens, has stood as a symbol of Japanese culture and architecture. Loosely based on the famous 17th century Katsura Imperial Villa-still existing in all its splendor in Kyoto, Japan. The detached royal residence is known for its careful balance of proportions and all-natural materials, which are key to the overall aesthetics of the buildings and picturesque gardens associated with Japan. Museum hours: Tues – Sun: 10am-5pm, Cornell Café Tues – Sun: 11am-3pm. (561) 495-0233. 4000 Morikami Park Road • Delray Beach, Fl 33446. The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Learn More

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights & BitesDec 1, 8, 15 & 22nd, 2024 6-9 PM
Guests of all ages can sing and dance along to holiday favorites during our outdoor Laser Concert spectacular. Explore outdoor exhibits, mini golf, and entertainment like never before with dazzling lights, science-themed activities, food trucks, and laser shows on our Cox Amphitheater stage. We are thrilled to have our guests experience our festive holiday lighting throughout our Science Trail, presented by FPLSolarNow!

The Cox Science Center & Aquarium is home to more than 50 fun, informative, interactive exhibits that inspire the imagination. The museum features a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, and natural history exhibits. For more information call (561) 832-1988. Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 5:00 PM, Sat - Sun 10:00 - 6:00 PM. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Learn More

Journeys of ClayThrough September 1, 2024
Rose B. Simpson is an artist, a mother, and the daughter of a matrilineal line of ceramicists and potters spanning nearly 70 generations. The exhibition presents a comprehensive survey of the last decade of Rose B. Simpson’s artistic career. The show positions Simpson’s work in the greater context of family and womanhood, exploring the relationships between the artist and her maternal relatives and their influences on her work. A member of the Santa Clara Pueblo (Tewa: Kha-'Po Owingeh) in New Mexico, Simpson combines her ancestral and contemporary knowledge to create mixed media sculptures using clay, organic found items, and mechanical hardware. Learn More

Exhibit - Sorolla and the SeaNovember 23, 2024 – March 16, 2025
Painter Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida grew up on the Valencian coast of Spain studying the Mediterranean light, landscape, and modern life. The people of Spain revered Sorolla as the nation's last great traditional painter, and French Impressionist Claude Monet hailed the artist as a "master of light." Combining precision with unmixed colors and free brushwork, Sorolla’s work impressively balances the Spanish tradition of Realism with the Modernist trends of the 20th century. Sorolla and the Sea features approximately 40 works, on loan from The Hispanic Society of America Museum & Library for the first time in over 100 years. Learn More
The Norton Museum is the permanent home to more than eight thousand works from around the world, including an ensemble of well-known artists' masterpieces. They host a variety of Lectures, Workshops & Classes. They host Art After Dark featured every Friday, which showcases an eclectic mix of live music performances, film screenings & tours. The Museum restaurant is open Saturday - Thursday from 11 AM to 3 PM and Friday from 11 AM to 9 PM. The museum is located at 1450 S. Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | (561) 832-0333 | Current Exhibits | Upcoming Exhibits

Splendor & Passion - Baroque Spain and Its EmpireNovember 6, 2024 - March 30, 2025
Splendor & Passion showcases a selection of 57 paintings from the extraordinary riches of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library (HSM&L) collection of Baroque Art. The HSM&L holdings constitute the most extensive collection of Hispanic art and literature outside of Spain and Latin America. Included will be rarely seen masterpieces by some of Spain’s most renowned painters such as El Greco, Diego Velázquez, and Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. Learn More

Permanent museum collections include "Works on Paper," home to more than 1,300 works, from European masters from the Dr. and Mrs. John J. Mayers Collection to American examples from the Isadore and Kelly Friedman Bequest. On the same visit, you can Explore Olmec statuettes from 800 B.C.E.

The Boca Raton museum is a wonderful place to visit and starkly different in contrast to many older institutions whose focus is much broader and limited to collecting particular works of art. We aspire to create new connections between our collections in various media from diverse cultures across centuries. We utilize the donations we receive to create intimate, memorable experiences for our visitors. We offer educational & cultural programs, as well as in gallery activities for children. Visitors can relax in the sculpture garden, perfect for breakfast or lunch meetings or afternoon tea. Available 10 am to 10 pm daily. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 - 7:00 PM. Closed on all observed holidays. Admission: $12 ages 13 & up. Seniors $10. 561-392-2500  Map & Directions  501 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 Current Exhibitions

Jupiter LighthouseAll Year
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse offers visitors breathtaking views and a little glimpse of the history of its indispensable maritime and communication role since the 1860s. The museum occupies the last remaining building from a World War ll installation alongside the US Coast Guard on the Lighthouse Reservation. Discover fascinating history in the exhibit Five Thousand Years on the Loxahatchee. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area was federally designated by Congress in May of 2008 to protect, conserve and enhance the Federal land surrounding the lighthouse. You'll get to see evidence of human occupation spanning 5000 years and a beautiful north-side hiking trail to a lagoon overlooking three Florida Habitats. The sheer beauty of the surrounding area makes this a must-see destination.
You can also register for the Five Flags Over Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse military guided tour at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum! All five branches of the United States Armed Forces have contributed to the lighthouse’s more than 150-year history. Learn how the U.S. Army constructed the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse right before the Civil War, the history of a WWII naval building, and the personal stories of the Coast Guard keepers of the lighthouse. To purchase tickets for this tour Click Here
Guided tours are available. Open Wednesday-Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 3 pm.   Map & Directions to Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469   (561) 747-8380   Explore

Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art NouveauJanuary 16 - April 14, 2024
Amidst the cobblestone streets and gas-lit boulevards of turn-of-the-century Paris, a renaissance of creativity produced the Art Nouveau movement. Characterized by sinuous lines, organic forms, and intricate designs, this movement in design and art found its virtuoso interpreter in Alphonse Mucha, whose work is featured in the exhibition Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau. The exhibition is not only a tribute to Mucha’s genius, but also the milieu that nurtured his blossoming as an artist.
At the close of the 19th century Paris was undergoing a major transformation. As the Belle Époque waned, a palpable sense of anticipation hung in the air, heralding a new era of thought and expression. The artistic landscape was ripe for innovation, and it was within this fertile environment that Art Nouveau flourished, reflecting the zeitgeist of a society seeking to break free from convention. Mucha, a young artist of modest means, but full of ambition, found himself in the midst of the City’s transformation. Born in Moravia, Mucha arrived in the French capital seeking to make his mark. His breakthrough came serendipitously when he was commissioned to create a poster for the legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt. The resulting masterpiece, an ethereal woman entwined in tendrils of hair and floral motifs, which seemed to many to be a perfect expression of the Art Nouveau aesthetic, catapulted Mucha to fame. Learn More

Visit Flagler Museum to learn about Florida in its beginning, when Henry Flagler's railroads and luxury hotels established tourism and agriculture as the mainstays of Florida's economy. Discover the Gilded age, a fascinating period in American history. A lot is happening at the Flagler Museum. They have an excellent Music Series featuring extraordinary performers, such as the Viano String Quartet - performing on February 7; Violinist Simone Porter on Feb 14; the Summit Piano Trio Feb 21; Cuarteto Latinoamericano on February 28, and last but not least, the Neave Trio performing on March 7, 2023. They even have "Bluegrass in the Pavilion," featuring the awesome sounds of the Larry Stephenson Band & The Radio Ramblers. They have a delightful lecture series and so much more. Visiting Hours Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 - 5:00 PM. Sunday 12 - 5 PM. Be sure to view listings under "Exhibitions" & "Programs." Explore

Giraffe FeedingOpen Daily at 11 AM
Giraffes are among the most magnificent and interesting creatures on our planet. Lion Country Safari allows you to feed, pet, and take spectacular safari selfies with a giraffe on the feeding platform. It also has a splendid petting zoo featuring a variety of animals, including Goats and beautiful Lorikeets. Learn More

Safari & Adventure ParkOpen All Year
Take a walk on the wild side and explore up close naturalistic habitats featuring some of the most incredible animal species ranging from Tortoises and Rhinoceroses to Giraffes, Lions, and many more. Children can enjoy various rides in the Adventure Park, such as the Flying Elephant, Carousel, the Rio Grand Train, Safri Splash Playground, Water Slides, and the Safari Waterfalls. And nothing beats Animal Encounters, where children and young adults can enjoy feeding Giraffes and other beautiful creatures, including exotic birds. We even have Mini Gold and a giant Fun Slide and short tours on the weekend of Lake Shannalee on the Safari Queen Pontoon Boat. Great for people of all ages. There is no shortage of fun at Lion Country Safari. If you're looking for a fabulous place to host an event, we are accepting reservations for our 4,000 square foot outdoor pavilion. We also offer school programs. Regular Admission starts at $29 per person. Group rates and seasonal passes are also available. Open daily from 9:30 to 5:30 PM. Times may vary for attractions. Located at 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, FL 33470   Map & Directions   Buy tickets   HERE  (561) 793-1084  Explore

25 unique gardens with ever-changing beautyAll Year
Mounts Botanical Gardens of Palm Beach County is a 20-acre living plant museum with twenty-five exquisite gardens. Offering visitors a tropical paradise with an ever-changing landscape of natural beauty that evokes relaxation, inspires, and tantalizes the inquisitive mind. Each garden within our collection is a living exhibit, with plants specifically chosen to tell a unique story and give visitors insight into choices they can make in a challenging subtropical climate. The gardens illustrate what Palm Beach County residents can emulate in their large or small spaces. Our featured gardens include our breathtaking O'Keefe Rain Garden, our Bulb Garden, and our Sun Garden Of Extremes. We even have a Children's Maze Garden providing young ones an enjoyable, informative experience about the beauty that surrounds them.
Garden Hours Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 - 3:00 PM. Hours change to 10 to 4 PM May - October. Closed on all observed holidays. Admission: $10 ages 13 & up. Children 5-12 $5. MBG members free.  561-233-1757  Exhibits

Koala ExperienceThur - Sun 12 PM
The Koala is an extraordinary and unique creature in appearance that almost no one can look at without smiling. It sleeps about twenty hours a day, isn't very active, is asocial, and would not make good pets. Koalas also contribute little to their natural habitat's ecological system. But the undeniable serenity Koalas evoke when watching them from a distance makes their existence ever important. The Palm Beach Zoo is home to Ellin and Sydney, and the Koala Experience allows you to get close and take pictures of these magnificent marsupials to enjoy their beauty. Learn More

Sloth ExperienceThur, Sat & Sun 10:30 AM
The Sloth, a native of the Americas, is a unique creature that spends most of its life in trees. Its primary habitat is the tropical rainforests, where it can often be seen hanging upside down. The physiology and diet of these unusual mammals are quite interesting and play an essential role in their natural surrounding ecosystem in the wild. The Sloth is right at the top of the cute chart for animals, and the Palm Beach Zoo has several you can get close to, take pictures with, and feed. Plus, learn some amazing fun facts! Learn More

The Palm Beach Zoo is a splendid place for adults and children to bask in nature's wonder. All are cared for by a loyal team of curators & members who help create a breathtaking environment that showcases over 190 species, many of whom are on the endangered species list. There's more to the Zoo than meets the eye, including taking in the sights of a rare exhibit, "Sculpture Safari," displaying sixteen incredible three-dimensional metal sculptures of animals, some of which will remain permanently at the Zoo. These and other sculptures, as well as our thirty-foot-high Mayan Temple, make an excellent addition for our artistically minded guests. The Zoo also features interactive exhibits, including our Nature Play Pavilion, which offers children & young adults a hands-on, interactive play space. We also feature a beautiful Play Fountain with changing tents and ample seating nearby. So adults get to relax while the children play. And there's the Kid Zone, featuring a Wildlife Carousel with thirty-two colorful sculptures of animals.
There's a lot to enjoy here at the Zoo, so plan your visit, but don't worry about packing lunch. We offer a selection of ice-cold beverages, including beer, burgers, and sandwiches. Regular admission is $27.75 for Adults, Seniors $25.75, Children 3-12 $21.75 and Free admission for Toddlers 0-2. Group rates are also available. Open daily 9 to 5 PM. Located at 1301 Summit Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33405. Map & Directions  (561) 547-9453  Explore