Explore the unique and inviting regions that make up Florida’s Cultural Capital. Get inspired for art-filled adventures from world-class art museums and hit musical productions. The Palm Beaches is bursting with creativity and amazing experiences.
Museums
Browse the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the Norton Museum of Art, which is the largest art museum in Florida. The Boca Museum is celebrating over 70 years, the Boca Raton Museum of Art encompasses a creative campus that includes the Museum in Mizner Park and Art School. As the “Official Art Museum of the City of Boca Raton,” the Museum has provided seven decades of cultural and artistic service to the community and to many visitors from around the world. The Norton Museum of Art is internationally known for its permanent collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. Its masterpieces of 19th century and 20th-century painting and sculpture include works by Brancusi, Gauguin, Matisse, Miró, Monet, Picasso, Davis, Hassam, Hopper, Manship, O’Keeffe, Pollock and Sheeler. The Norton presents special exhibitions, lectures, tours and programs for adults and children throughout the year. There is also a 37,200-square-foot Sculpture garden, essentially creating “a museum in a garden.”
Step inside the gilded-age Palm Beach mansion of railroad baron Henry Flagler at the Flagler Museum. Whitehall, the 1902 historic home of Henry Flagler, is a National Historic Landmark open to the public as the Flagler Museum. Open to the public as the Flagler Museum offers self-guided tours, changing exhibitions, and special programs.
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens located in Delray Beach is South Florida’s cultural destination to experience Japan. The Morikami Collections house more than 7,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, including a 500-piece collection of tea ceremony items, more than 200 textile pieces and fine art acquisitions. The 16 acres surrounding Morikami’s two museum buildings include expansive Japanese gardens with strolling paths, resting areas, our world-class bonsai collection and lakes teeming with koi and other wildlife. The wider 200-acre park features nature trails, pine forests and picnic areas.
Entertainment
There’s always something happening when it comes to entertainment. Visit the West Palm Beach Arts and Entertainment District and Harborside Place in Jupiter. Take in a concert and top touring acts at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts and see Tony-winning musicals at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Enjoy cabaret sets by Broadway stars at the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach.
West Palm Beach has many live music options.
From rooftops to the waterfront, here are some of the top bars with live music in Downtown West Palm:
Spruzzo – on the rooftop of The Ben Hotel
Treehouse – on the 13th floor of the Canopy West Palm Beach hotel
Renegades – a mix of county and rock and roll at 600 Village Blvd.
E. R. Bradley’s – live music on the waterfront every night on Clematis Street.
Copper Blues – in the heart of the square on Rosemary Ave.
Respectable Street – the longest-running nightclub in the Southeast.
Clematis Street is the liveliest area in West Palm Beach, with tons of dining and entertainment options. Grab a wood oven pizza at Lynora’s or stop at Grease for a burger. For Mexican food, check out Roccos’ Tacos & Tequilla Bar. How about the botanical-inspired Sourbon Kitchen and pop into “The Lab,” a speakeasy offering creative handcrafted cocktails. Don’t miss Clematis Social for a late-night venue with pool and ping-pong tables, three bars, and great music. Visit the artsy Myers Lounge, a bar and art gallery serving craft cocktails. For a pub experience, there’s Roxy’s Pub with 22 flat-screen TVs. Fridays and Saturdays feature guest DJs, and Sunday afternoons invite rooftop parties.
During the day, Clematis Street is a tranquil area perfect for morning walks, brunch with friends, or shopping in the boutiques. Saturday morning is Green Market Day with homemade goodies from local vendors.
Delray Beach is full of Art and Culture. Pineapple Grove and Old School Square have many galleries and artist studios. While you are there, make sure to check out some of the fantastic culinary delights.
Art & Music Festivals
Festival of the Arts Boca is a celebration of culture. Every March this event features several of the world’s most sought-after classical and contemporary performers, as well as award-winning authors and speakers, cirque performances
Shakespeare by the Sea draws fans of The Bard to Jupiter’s Carlin Park.
SunFest in West Palm Beach packs the waterfront with great music, art, good vibes and dancing in the street for four days.
ArtiGras annual art festival in Palm Beach Gardens. Showcases the talents of more than 280 national, regional and local fine artists.
Delray Affair, nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Delray Sun,” the Delray Affair is one of the largest arts & craft festivals in the Southeast United States. The event takes place in April along the palm tree-lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks.
Palm Beach Food and Wine Fest takes place throughout the Palm Beaches every December. This event showcases some of the world’s most renowned chefs and wine industry leaders.
Unique Experiences
Jupiter Inlet is a magical place with lavish mansions, wonderful restaurants, and breathtaking scenery. Visit The Woods, Tiger’s flagship restaurant, or for a casual experience U-Tiki Beach, a restaurant serving fresh seafood and drinks with great views of Jupiter Lighthouse. There’s so much to do in Jupiter. Check out Riverbend Park for kayaking and canoeing or Dubois Park to explore the shallow coves and lagoons.
Climb up the Jupiter Lighthouse
