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The
Flagler Museum
- If you’re going to see a museum in Palm Beach, why not
see how it all got started in Palm Beach. Pioneer, Henry Morrison
Flagler was a United States tycoon, real estate promoter, railroad
developer and Rockefeller partner in standard oil. He was a key
figure in the development of the eastern coast of Florida along
the Atlantic Ocean and was founder of what became the Florida
East Coast Railway. Henry Flagler's Railway and the luxury hotels
built along the way linked the entire east coast of Florida, establishing
agriculture and tourism as the state's leading industries and
Palm Beach as a world-renowned winter resort. When it was completed
in 1902, Whitehall, Flagler's gilded age estate in Palm Beach
was hailed by the New York Herald as "more wonderful than
any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other
private dwelling in the world." Today, Whitehall is open
to the public as the Flagler Museum and features guided tours,
Flagler's private railcar, exhibits and special programs. Make
sure to visit their museum store and cafe. |
Palm Beach Maritime Museum has two different locations, the first is located at Currie Park, 2400 South Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. Here you’ll find maritime exhibits pertaining to the history of the Palm Beach area. The museum is open Tuesday - Thursday from 10am - 3pm. The second location is at the former Coast Guard Station and Kennedy Bunker on Peanut Island. It is open Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 until 4:30pm. Tours are approximately every half hour and costs $10. Reservations for group tours at a discount price during the week are available. A gift shop selling souvenirs, snacks and drinks is also open on the weekend. A ferry service is available between the mainland and Peanut Island. Palm Beach Maritime Museum 2400 N. Flager Dr. West Palm Beach, FL 33477 (561) 832-7428 View Map |
See a Celebrity Museum
Burt Reynolds & Friends Museum - Burt Reynolds, Florida's favorite son and an international celebrity for over forty years has made Jupiter, Florida his home for most of his career. The museum showcases are filled with prestigious awards and an extensive collection of gifts and autographed pictures from Hollywood's most famous celebrities and the world's greatest sports figures. The museum also conducts classes in acting and filmmaking for beginning and experienced actors of all ages. Museum hours are 10-4 Friday, Saturday and Sunday; Monday to Thursday by appointment only for larger groups. The
museum is a not-for-profit organization built and maintained by volunteers. Inquire about volunteering or renting the museum for your next big event. Admission is $5.00100 North U.S. Highway 1
Jupiter, FL 33477
(561) 743-9955
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Visit a Japanese Museum & Garden
| Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - In the early 1900's, George Sukeji Morikami joined a group of Japanese immigrants in settling the land now known as Boca Raton. Though most of the other settlers eventually left (due to the hardships of the early Florida life), Morikami stayed, continuing his farming efforts, he donated his property to the county in the 70's for development to the honor and remember the original Japanese settlers. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, a cultural oasis featuring aspects of traditional Japanese lifestyle, opened in 1977. Visitors can appreciate Japanese art, witness a tea ceremony, or peruse the Yamato-kan (modeled after the design of a Japanese villa). Head outdoors to wander the 200 acres of Japanese gardens and nature trails. |  |
4000 Morikami Park Rd Delray Beach, FL 33446 (561) 495-0233 View Map |
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Explore a Presidential Bomb Shelter
President Kennedys Bomb Shelter - See where President John F. Kennedys Bomb Shelter is on Peanut Island. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Seabees secretly and very quickly built a bunker for the President, who spent a great deal of time at the Kennedy compound here in Palm Beach. Although it would have been a temporary command center for the nation in a time of crisis, it is still relatively small. It was constructed adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station, about 100 yards away, concealed in the woods, underground, but above the water table. Now the Bomb Shelter is open to the public for tours. If you would like to tour the facility you must take a water taxi ride to get there.
Tours are 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on the half hour Saturdays & Sundays.
Peanut Island
Riviera Beach, FL
(561) 845-4445 or (561) 966-6600
or more info call: (561) 832-7428.See our Boat, Beaches & Water Activities section for water taxi transportation.
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Climb to the Top of a Lighthouse
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum - Do you want to see a great view from the oldest structure in Palm Beach County? The Jupiter Lighthouse was designed by 1853 Civil War General George Meade. The Lighthouse stands 146ft. tall and still is an active Aid to Navigation on Coast Guard property. In order for you to get to the top, you must climb 105 stairs. The lighthouse is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last tour leaves at 4:00 pm, all climbers must be at least 48" tall. 500 Captain Armour's Way
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 747-8380
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Visit a Hall of Fame Sports Museum
Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame - See Polo memorabilia, trophies, art and artifacts. Heroes of the sport are honored in the Polo Hall of Fame. On display is 19th & 20th century polo paintings and memorabilia, plus works by contemporary artists. Admission is free, donations are accepted. The Museum is a non-profit, educational organization.
Hours in season, Jan - April: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday and 10:00a.m - 2:00p.m. Saturdays.9011 Lake Worth Rd
Wellington, FL 33467
(561) 969-3210
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Visit an Art Museum
Norton Museum of Art has wonderful collection of American, Chinese and European art. In addition to the wonderful inside exhibitions, including a renowned photography collection, the museum also features a maze garden and a sculpture garden. It is a must see for any Florida visitor.
1451 South Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-5196
View MapBoca Raton Museum of Art - Deeply rooted in the history of its city, the Boca Raton Museum of Art exemplifies the cultural impact and "ripple effect" of the arts in small towns across America. The museum has many different exhibits. The museum has a superb collection of American art from the early 20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Art, over 800 prints & drawing from the European & American 19th Century, over 1,200 photographs from the 19th & 20th Century, over 300 collections of African Art, a collection of Jean & David Colker Pre-Columbian Art and a collection of Doulton Lambeth Pottery, which is one of the largest in the world.
501 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 392-2500
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Old School Square Cultural Center - A national historic site, this museum has five exhibition galleries, a beautiful two-story atrium, which is also used as exhibit space, a reception/lecture room and gift shop. The museum presents rotating regional, national and international exhibits of fine art and crafts, as well as artist showcases, lectures and demonstrations.
51 N Swinton Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7922
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