Museums & Attractions, Live Local Events and Music

Koto class at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Koto Class - Japanese Traditional InstrumentOctober 2026 through February 2027
Learn the history, culture, and techniques of playing the koto, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, in Morikami's five-week class sessions. Beginner classes are held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and intermediate classes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The 2026 sessions begin October 3 and November 7, with the next session beginning January 30, 2027 and continuing on February 6, 13, 20, and 27. Instruments are provided for participants. The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Click here to learn more about the Koto Class

showcasing special programs at the Morikami Special ProgramsMonthly Events
Morikami offers engaging and informative experiences for all ages through its Special Programs. Here, you will discover educational and cultural activities related to our current exhibitions and all things Japan—lectures, films, performances, special events, and more! The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Click here to learn more about various programs & events!

Yamato Kan 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: Tuesday – Sunday: 10am to 5pm, Cornell Café is open Tuesday – Sunday: 11am to 3pm. For more information Click here to phone (561) 495-0233. Located at 4000 Morikami Park Road • Delray Beach, Fl 33446. The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Click here to learn more about the Morikami Museum

Visible Fictions Photography and Artifice at the Norton Museum of Art Visible Fictions: Photography and ArtificeSeptember 19, 2026 - February 21, 2027
Drawn from the Norton Museum's collection, "Visible Fictions: Photography and Artifice" explores photography as a medium of invention rather than simply a record of reality. Through staged scenes, constructed environments, performed identities, and invented narratives, the exhibition examines how photographs can shape the way we see the world. Featured artists include Sophie Calle, Renée Cox, Gregory Crewdson, Thomas Demand, Tania Franco Klein, Nikki S. Lee, Cindy Sherman, Laurie Simmons, and others. The Norton Museum of Art. Click here to learn more about Visible Fictions

Gertrude Abercrombie The Whole World Is a Mystery at the Norton Museum of Art Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a MysteryOctober 31, 2026 - March 14, 2027
This exhibition explores the distinctive paintings of Chicago artist Gertrude Abercrombie, whose autobiographical imagery drew from dreams, memories, and everyday life. Her self-portraits, landscapes, interiors, and still lifes use recurring symbols and enigmatic figures to create scenes that are familiar yet subtly strange, highlighting her singular place in mid-20th-century American modernism. The Norton Museum of Art. Click here to learn more about the Gertrude Abercrombie exhibit

Permanent American collection at Norton AmericanPermanent Collection
The Museum’s collection of American paintings, sculpture, and works on paper contains approximately 1,000 works of art dating from the 18th century to 1960. The institution’s founder, Ralph Norton, began by collecting American art, and his holdings still form the core of his Museum’s collection today. Norton was passionate about the art of his time – the first half of the 20th century – so the collection is particularly strong in that area. He acquired major oil paintings by George Bellows, Charles Demuth, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Robert Motherwell, and Charles Sheeler; sculptures by Paul Manship, Theodore Roszak, and William Zorach; and watercolors by Charles Burchfield, Winslow Homer, and John Marin, among many others. Click here to learn more about this permanent collection

Permanent Chinese collection at Norton ChinesePermanent Collection
The Museum's collection of Chinese art, spanning 5,000 years, has grown from the approximately 130 works given by founder Ralph Norton to more than 700 objects. His acquisitions form two outstanding bookends to the Chinese Collection: ancient jade and bronze, and imperial jade and hardstone carvings dating from the Qing dynasty (1644-1912 ) to the Republic period (1912- 1949). A seminal early work from Norton’s gifts includes a 3,200 year-old cast bronze wine ewer (gong) in the form of a dragon, which is a composite of many powerful creatures – tiger, bear, elephant, bird, and antelope. A seminal late work in the collection is an alms bowl with seven buddhas, commissioned in 1777 by the Qianlong Emperor who reigned from 1736 until 1795. Click here to learn more about our chinese art collection

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 | Click here to phone (561) 832-0333 | View more information on current exhibits | Click here to view future exhibits

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights & BitesTBA
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!

Planetarium shows at Cox museum Planetarium Shows7 Days a week - 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM and 5 PM
Astronaut (25 min.) - The exploration of space is one of humankind's most significant endeavors. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it mean to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from the perspective of an astronaut. Explore the fantastic worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to navigating microscopic regions of the human body. Meet the animated test astronaut Chad and discover the perils that lurk in space from his viewpoint! Astronaut is narrated by Ewan McGregor and produced by the National Space Center.
Black Holes(25 min.) - Zip through otherworldly wormholes, witness the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and experience the violent death of a star leading to the birth of a black hole. Can you feel the gravitational pull? This show is narrated by Liam Neeson.
Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure (22 min.) - Highlighting the extraordinary world of insects, *Bugs!* focuses on the life cycles of a praying mantis and a butterfly, from their birth to their inevitable encounter in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, where predator meets prey.
Dinosaurs Alive! (40 min.) - Experience a global adventure of science and discovery as the earliest creatures of the Triassic period are reincarnated, leading to the giants of the Cretaceous era. Journey with renowned paleontologists as they hunt for fossilized clues, uncovering evidence that some dinosaur descendants may still walk (or fly) among us today.
Dynamic Earth (24 min.) - Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a massive hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. This show is narrated by Liam Neeson.
Habitat Earth (24 min.) - Dive beneath the ocean's surface to witness the dynamic ecological relationships within kelp forests. Burrow beneath the forest floor to see how some of Earth's tallest trees depend on tiny fungi for survival, and journey to new heights to observe the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks.
Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef (32 min.) - This humorous adventure story is entertaining and exciting, packed with informative details about the fantastic underwater world. Follow Jake and Shorty as they travel across the ocean to save their reef habitat. A true treat for the entire family!
The Life of Trees (20 min.) - This show demonstrates the importance of plants for life on Earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to their crowns, and how they enable diverse life by producing oxygen. The story features two quirky animated characters: a ladybug named Dolores and a firefly named Mike.
Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches (30-45 min.) - Rain or shine! Come view breathtaking planetarium images of the starry skies above Palm Beach, Florida, in this live, traditional planetarium show.
Night of the Titanic (22 min.) - Experience what it was like to stand on the deck of the doomed ocean liner Titanic on the night she sank. Learn about the unique conditions on Earth and in space that—coupled with human errors—contributed to the sinking of the ship on April 15, 1912, including ocean currents, iceberg formation and drift, global warming, and solar cycles.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (27 min.) - Join Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they embark on an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, discovering how different it is from Earth.
Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure (40 min.) - Accompany modern and historical fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time. The film follows a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops—commonly known as a "dolly"—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history.
Solar System Odyssey (30 min.) - BLAST OFF! Go on a futuristic journey through our Solar System. With Earth's resources rapidly depleting, a tycoon sends our hero, Jack Larson, on a mission to discover a new planet to colonize. This character-driven show is perfect for middle school field trip groups and aligns with national science curriculum objectives! Suitable for audiences ages 10 and up.
Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope (30 min.) - This film is designed to engage audiences of all ages. It traces the history of the telescope, from Galileo's modifications to a child's spyglass—using just two small pieces of glass—to the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. The show explores the wonders and discoveries made by astronomers over the past 400 years.

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 Click here to phone (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 Click here to learn more about the Cox Science Museum

The Boca Raton Museum of Art

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Exploring Jess Beat Generation Visionary at the Boca Raton Museum of Art Exploring Jess: Beat Generation VisionaryApril 22 - December 6, 2026
"Exploring Jess: Beat Generation Visionary" examines the work of Jess, the artist born Burgess Franklin Collins, who left a career in science and became part of San Francisco's Beat-era counterculture. The exhibition looks at his collages, paintings, and collaborations with writers, including his creative partnership with poet Robert Duncan, and shows how Jess used found imagery, language, and personal symbolism to construct imaginative worlds. Learn more about Beat Generation Visionary

Drawing with Scissors Collage from the Collection at the Boca Raton Museum of Art Drawing with Scissors: Collage from the CollectionMay 20, 2026 - February 8, 2027
"Drawing with Scissors: Collage from the Collection" brings together collaged works from the Boca Raton Museum of Art's holdings, presenting artists from both sides of the Atlantic from the early 20th century to the present. The exhibition highlights the unexpected relationships created when artists cut, combine, and recontextualize disparate materials, and complements the museum's "Exploring Jess" exhibition. Learn more about Drawing with Scissors

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. Click here to phone 561-392-2500 Click here for map & directions located at 501 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 Click here to View All Exhibitions

The Jupiter Lighthouse & Museum

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The Jupiter Light House & Museum 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. Click Here To purchase tickets for this tour
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 | Click here to phone (561) 747-8380 | Click here to explore the Jupiter LightHouse

The Flagler Museum

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explor flagler museums past exhibits Previous Exhibits2002 through 2025
Embark on a journey through time to discover the masters who created remarkable works of art and inventions that have played a crucial role in shaping the world as we know it today. From design and fashion to war heroes and the mysteries of the East, and from the grandeur of the Gilded Age portraits to mythological masterpieces, there is so much to explore. Learn about influential figures like Augustus Saint-Gaudens, often regarded as America's greatest Gilded Age sculptor and referred to as the American Michelangelo, among many others. Click here to view all previous exhibits at the Flagler Museum

America Takes the Stage From the White City to Whitehall at the Flagler Museum America Takes the Stage: From the White City to WhitehallNovember 10, 2026 - May 30, 2027
The Flagler Museum's 2026 Fall Exhibition explores how Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and its celebrated "White City" influenced Henry Flagler's vision for Palm Beach and Whitehall. The exhibition connects the Fair's grand neoclassical architecture, landscape design, and carefully created spectacle with Flagler's later development of Palm Beach as an American resort destination and the construction of Whitehall in 1902. Click Here To Learn More About America Takes the Stage

The Flagler Museum Music Series

Israeli Chamber Project Israeli Chamber ProjectNovember 11, 2026, 5:30 - 8:00 PM
The 2026-2027 Flagler Museum Music Series opens with the Israeli Chamber Project in the Palm Court. The program, "Whitehall as a Hotel: Cosmopolitan Palm Beach," explores Whitehall's history as a hotel and social environment through music tied to migration, cosmopolitanism, Jewish cultural memory, and cultural exchange. The program includes works by Prokofiev, Copland, Gershwin, Korngold, and Moshe Zorman. A pre-concert reception begins at 5:30 PM, followed by the concert at 6:30 PM and a champagne toast with the musicians. Click here to learn more about the 2026-2027 Flagler Museum Music Series

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." Click here to explore more of the Flagler Museum

Lion Country Safari

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Picture of a woman feeding a giraffe at Lion Country Safari 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. Click here to learn more about giraffe feeding

Lion Country Safari Attraction 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 | Click Here For Map & Directions | Click Here To Buy tickets | Click here to phone (561) 793-1084 | Click here to explore more about Lion Country Safari

Mounts Botanical Gardens

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The Mounts Botanical Gardens 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. | Click here to phone 561-233-1757 | Click here to view exhibits

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

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Enjoy the Koala Experience at the Palm Beach Zoo 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. Click here to learn more about the koala experience

Enjoy the Sloth Experience at the Palm Beach Zoo 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! Click here to learn more about the sloth experience

The Palm Beach Zoo Tigers 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. Click Here For Map & Directions | Click here to phone (561) 547-9453 | Click here to learn more about the zoo