The Arts, History & Culture

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Delray Beach may be a small town, but it places a huge emphasis on arts and culture, from downtown’s vibrant murals and eclectic galleries to live music and locally produced theatre.

Arts Garage

Arts Garage’s mission is ‘connecting our community to the world, through the arts.’ It accomplishes this mission through music, events, exhibitions and classes. Arts Garage brings local, emerging artists as well as established global performers to Delray Beach. 94 N.E. Second Ave. 561-450-6357 | artsgarage.org Arts Warehouse

Arts Warehouse is an arts incubator space for artist residencies, education, talks, communitybased arts projects and exhibitions. Visit the local artists in their workshops, or take in their latest exhibition in this beautifully renovated warehouse space. Classes, workshops and special events are always happening here. 313 N.E. Third St. 561-330-9614 | artswarehouse.org Delray Beach Playhouse

The Delray Beach Playhouse is a hidden gem on Lake Ida, nestled in the family neighborhood that bears the same name. The Playhouse features plays, musicals, comedians and a Nostalgia concert series. 950 N.W. Ninth St. 561-272-1282 | delraybeachplayhouse.com

Pineapple Grove Arts District

If you want to know where the locals go, you’ll find them in Pineapple Grove. The Grove is home to Arts Garage and Arts Warehouse but also features outdoor sculptures and murals starting with the Dancing Pineapples at the corner of Atlantic and Northeast Second avenues, all the way down to the colorful walls of Bedner’s Farmers Market. Nearly all the arts and culture organizations and galleries are open for the First Friday Art Walk each month.

Spady Museum

MURALS AND PUBLIC ART

Murals and public art dot the landscape not only of Pineapple Grove but throughout the town, including the West Atlantic and Osceola Park neighborhoods. Visit the Delray Art Trail website to find out about art installations, murals, galleries and cultural centers throughout the town: delrayarttrail.com.

HISTORY AND CULTURE

Dating to the late 19th century, Delray Beach’s rich and multicultural history includes an early African-American community, enterprising Japanese settlers and a seasonal artists’ colony—all of whose influences still color the city’s landscape today.

Delray Beach Historical Society

The Delray Beach Historical Society’s mission is to collect, preserve and celebrate Delray Beach’s rich history and cultural heritage. A one-acre campus, three historic cottages, a native Florida Heritage Garden and the City Archive provide exciting year-round programming, free research, history exhibits and beautiful events. 3 N.E. First St. 561-274-9578 | delraybeachhistory.org

Go to page 21 for more information on all of the City’s historical districts.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

With its unique gardens and collections, the Morikami is one of Palm Beach County’s most treasured cultural attractions. Located in a tranquil natural setting, the Morikami invites visitors to explore its many facets and discover Florida’s heritage and its connection with Japan. 4000 Morikami Park Road 561-495-0233 morikami.org West Atlantic

Delray’s longest-standing residential and business community, West Atlantic is home to the town’s first church, as well as the Spady Museum, one of the few museums in Florida dedicated to Black history and culture. The area is also home to the Delray Beach Tennis Center, which hosts the Delray Beach Open and other major tournaments in which local tennis sensation Coco Gauff has been known to make a racquet. Spady Museum

The Spady Museum’s collections showcase the historical influence and cultural relevance of African-, Caribbean- and Haitian-Americans upon Florida and the southeastern U.S. The Spady Museum also produces the Ride & Remember Trolley Tour, Juneteenth Celebration and Spady Living Heritage Festival. 170 N.W. Fifth Ave. 561-279-8883 spadymuseum.com