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CULTURE CLASH
themed programs and events, while showcasing the colorful stories of Delray’s past. Visitors enjoy workshops, lectures and exhibits. Additionally, the Historical Society’s Educational Heritage Garden is a one-acre “living museum,” for the study of Delray Beach history, pioneer ecosystems and sustainability.
FAU Galleries
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton
561.297.2966 | fau.edu/artsandletters/galleries
Since its beginnings in 1983, the University Galleries has been an innovator in South Florida’s contemporary visual arts, presenting exhibitions of local, national and international art in new genres as well as traditional forms. The University Galleries’ activities also include lectures, panel discussions, poetry readings, film series and music performances, providing alternate contexts for approaching art.
Flagler Museum
1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach
561.655.2833 | flaglermuseum.us
When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, offering self-guided tours, changing exhibitions and special programs.
Inner City Youth Golfers Learning Center & Museum
125 W. 13th St., Riviera Beach
561.844.8774 africanamericangolfershalloffame.com
In cooperation with the African American Golfers Hall of Fame, this building will serve the needs of inner city youth, schools, youth service organizations and neighboring communities, along with visitors interested in learning more about African Americans’ contribution to the game of golf.
National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame
9011 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth Beach 561.969.3210 | polomuseum.com
The Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame is a not-forprofit educational organization dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the sport. The Museum is a rich repository of documents and physical treasures, which include works of art, historic trophies, artifacts, books, statistics, periodicals, films, videos, recordings and memorabilia.
Norton Museum of Art
1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 561.832.5196 | norton.org
The Norton Museum of Art is one of the Southeast’s premier art museums and is known for the quality and depth of its extensive collections of photography, and American, contemporary, Chinese and European art, as well as its innovative educational programming. In 2019, the Norton completed a bold, visionary museum expansion. The transformed museum features 12,000 square feet of new gallery space; a state-of-the art, 210-seat auditorium; a new store and restaurant; and a Great Hall serving as the Museum’s “living room.” The expansion also includes a lawn for outdoor programming, or relaxing, and a sculpture garden.
Palm Beach Photographic Centre
415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach
561.253.2600 | workshop.org
Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to the enrichment of life through the photographic arts. PBPC is esteemed throughout the United States and beyond as a quintessential center of the photography world, housing both an excellent museum and an acclaimed school. Museum exhibitions explore the entire spectrum of photography from the historic through the cutting-edge.
Pineapple Grove Arts District
Off Atlantic and Northeast Second avenues, downtown Delray Beach
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.
Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach
County History Museum
300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
561.832.4164 | pbchistory.org
Located in the Historic 1916 Courthouse, the admission-free Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum brings history to life. The Museum features two permanent galleries—the People Gallery and the Places Gallery—as well as a special gallery that changes topics annually. Short-term local and traveling exhibitions from across the country are displayed in the historic courtroom gallery.
Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
561.395.6766 | bocahistory.org
Housed in Boca Raton’s historic town hall, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is home to the Boca Raton Historical Society's “History Alive!” exhibits, which share the story of Boca Raton. In addition to these permanent exhibits, rotating temporary exhibits are on display.
Live Performance
Arts Garage
94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach
561.450.6357 | artsgarage.org
Arts Garage connects our community to the world through the arts. The programs at Arts Garage bring local, emerging artists and established global performers into our South Florida multicultural community. From Grammy Award-winning musicians to emerging, local artists, Arts Garage hosts a diversity of musical talent.
Ballet Palm Beach
561.630.8235 | balletpalmbeach.org
Ballet Palm Beach is the professional ballet company of Palm Beach County that performs four main-stage ballets each season (October, December and March), mostly at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Boca Ballet Theatre
561.995.0709 | bocaballet.org
During its year-long programming, Boca Ballet Theatre is committed to training aspiring dance students and presenting professional productions with world-class guest artists.
Boca Black Box
8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton
561.483.9036 | bocablackbox.com
Opened in 2015 with the intention to bring entertainment in a comfortable, New York-style setting, this 275-seat venue is home to touring comedians, rock and jazz bands, tribute acts, and local theatrical productions.
Delray Beach Playhouse
950 Lake Shore Drive, Delray Beach
561.272.1281 | delraybeachplayhouse.com
The Delray Beach Playhouse is a modern, fully equipped 238-seat theater. Since the Delray Beach Playhouse opened its doors in 1947, thousands of members and hundreds of actors and volunteers have participated in live theatre for all ages. Many more will come to the Playhouse, nestled in a park on beautiful Lake Ida, for the Broadway plays, musical programs, children’s theatre productions, classes and camp.
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Palm Beach State College
1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
561.993.1160 | dollyhand.org
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is a 467-seat theatre that presents a variety of offerings that include drama, music, dance, arts education programs, festivals and art exhibits.