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Historical Society of Palm Beach County
The guide was updated:The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located in the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. The museum is operated by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and contains permanent and temporary exhibit spaces, each reflecting the influence of many cultures of The Palm Beaches diverse history. Admission is free.
Useful Information
- Address: 300 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL
- Website: www.historicalsocietypbc.org
- Phone: +1 561 832 4164
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
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One of the most admired downtown centers in the nation, CityPlace’s imaginative architecture, public plazas and renowned shopping, dining and entertainment scene have made it a “must-see” destination in South Florida. The open-air, Italian-inspired center features options for people of all ages and tastes, with more than 80 global-brand retailers, regional specialty stores, destination restaurants and innovative entertainment venues that are destinations in themselves.
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Harbourside Place
Harbourside Place is the premier downtown destination for shopping, dining, luxury hotel accommodations, entertainment and boating. Nestled along Jupiter’s Intracoastal Waterway, Harbourside Place conveys that classic, coastal vibe. Savor the flavors in one of the mouthwatering restaurants; shop in more than 15 national and specialty stores; stay in the spectacular Wyndham Grand Jupiter Hotel; and revel in live entertainment at the center’s waterfront amphitheater.
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International Polo Club Palm Beach
The International Polo Club Palm Beach hosts 16 weeks of the world’s highest goal polo during the winter season, from the first Sunday in January to April. Considered the finest, most well-equipped polo facility in the United States, the International Polo Club (IPC) attracts the most elite players who compete in the sport. IPC is host to America’s Triple Crown of prestigious polo tournaments: the USPA C.V. Whitney Cup, the Piaget Gold Cup, and the Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship®. Sunday Polo and Brunch is an exciting tradition at IPC, featuring a lavish, field-side brunch, champagne, championship polo, and head-turning fashion.
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Fun Depot
Looking for FUN? Fun Depot is the premier FUN destination in The Palm Beaches. Our attractions include a 1/2 mile go kart track with adult, junior, and double seater go-karts. An awesome interactive laser tag arena which can hold up to 30 people for a heart pounding, fog filled good time. We also feature over 200 video games for all ages. Fun Depot has many of the newest, ticket games and many old school games like Ms Pac Man and Pinball. Pizza, ice cream and other goodies are available.
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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
The Kravis Center is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with three venues: the 2,195-seat Dreyfoos Hall, the 300-seat Rinker Playhouse and the 1,400-seat Gosman Amphitheatre, offering performances from classical to the cutting-edge, including ballet, pop, jazz, Broadway, opera and more.
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Lion Country Safari
More than 900 WILD animals including lions, giraffe, zebras, ostrich and rhinos live in The Palm Beaches backyard. At Lion Country Safari, large herds of animals from 6 continents roam free on safari, while humans visiting are enclosed (in their vehicles). After visiting the four-mile drive-through safari, explore Safari World Amusement Park with 6 rides, animal shows, giraffe and bird encounters, a water sprayground and waterslides, dozens of animal exhibits and more.
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Palm Beach Kennel Club and Entertainment Complex
Exciting group functions, featuring the best in live action, year-round greyhound racing. Simulcast wagering from greyhound, thoroughbred, harness and Jai-Alai facilities. Visit the all new Poker Room with new games, higher stakes and Big $$$ Tournaments. Fine dining in Paddock Restaurant; casual dining in The Terrace.
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Rapids Water Park
Rapids Water Park is South Florida’s largest water park featuring 30-action packed acres of attractions including 35 of the biggest, wettest, most thrilling water slides. The park offers a full day of non-stop fun with something for everyone!
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Armory Art Center
The Armory is a high-quality visual art school and exhibition center. Housed in a historic Art Deco building, the Armory provides art classes for students of all ages, exhibitions, art salons, lectures and special events. Twenty exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Nearly 100 courses are held in 12 state-of-the-art studios.
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Historical Society of Palm Beach County
The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located in the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. The museum is operated by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and contains permanent and temporary exhibit spaces, each reflecting the influence of many cultures of The Palm Beaches diverse history. Admission is free.
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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is home to more than 500 animals on 23 shaded tropical acres, including endangered Malayan tigers, Mexican spider monkeys, jaguars and more! The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, with the last admission being taken at 4:15 p.m. during daily wildlife shows.
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Adventure Mini Golf
The facility is an adventure style mini-golf with two different 18-hole courses featuring cascading waterfalls, rapids, fountains, interactive waterholes, plus a snack bar and game room.
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Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
Ann Norton’s sculptures are scattered throughout the house and gardens, which were created both to showcase the art and to provide a haven for local birds. The monolithic outdoor pieces are largely crafted of brick and have a substantial, almost primitive quality. They come upon you in the landscape as discoveries, set among a collection of palms that surpasses 300 specimens. The pieces are mostly bronze, stone and wood, with some standing as high as 12 feet tall.
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Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
Whether you’re a visitor, a newcomer, or a longtime resident of Boca Raton, you owe it to yourself to learn more about our rich history. Let your guide be the Boca Raton Historical Society, located at Historic Town Hall - easily spotted by its shining gold dome in the heart of Boca Raton. History tours, the History Gallery and more are offered.
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Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe
Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe is a fun, family-friendly destination located in Downtown at the Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens. Your little one can play in a safe, sanitary 6,000+ sq. ft. indoor playground complete with a toddler and infant area, giant foam pit, story time nook, trampolines, slides, contained soft play, costume area and more!
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Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
As part of Palm Beach State College, this small performing arts center with first-class facilities offers professional touring productions Nov.-May, including drama, dance, music, theater and family fare. Opportunities for youth to perform are offered through the Center’s annual productions of the Living Christmas Tree & Missoula Children’s Theatre.
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Flagler Museum
In 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Whitehall is now a National Historic Landmark open to the public as the Flagler Museum featuring tours, exhibits and special programs.
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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1860 Lighthouse, also enjoy the History Museum, gift shop, snack shop, programs and sunset tours. Great setting for weddings. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Last Lighthouse tour at 4 p.m. Call or see website for climbing restrictions.
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Lighthouse ArtCenter
As northern Palm Beaches visual art mecca, the Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art offers classes, workshops, art supply store and summer enrichment camps for kids. The museum features art exhibits, tours and a gift shop. third Thursday receptions feature exhibit openings, lectures, performances.
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Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf
The Palm Beaches’ Premier Miniature Golf experience, with 36 exciting holes exploring both the nautical wildlife and history of Jupiter. Located on A1A just one block from the beach, we offer premium burgers, local craft beers, and hand spun shakes at The Burger Shack at Lighthouse Cove along with 16 flavors of delicious ice cream at 3 Scoops.
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Maltz Jupiter Theatre
Special rates for students. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a 550-seat, nonprofit, community- based regional theatre. A member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres, the theatre presents a wide variety of top quality theatrical productions, concerts and other special events.
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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Since 1977, Morikami has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida. 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 that surround 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.
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National Croquet Center
This ten-acre site is the largest croquet complex in the world. Ideally equipped for group events large & small, inside & outside, corporate or private, from team-builders and executive retreats to weddings and family gatherings. Lessons & court time available by reservation daily. On-site dining during season.
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Norton Museum of Art
The Norton is known for its exhibitions and collection of American, Chinese, Contemporary, and European Art and photography. From its founding in 1941, the Museum has been acclaimed for masterpieces by Gaugin, Monet, Picasso and many others. Its Chinese Collection is among the best in the world, and its Photography Collection spans decades.
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Old School Square
Also known as Delray Beach Center for the Arts, this is a total arts experience through events, theater, exhibits and learning. Historic school buildings house the Cornell Museum of Art (c. 1913), with cutting edge art exhibits, and the intimate Crest Theatre (c. 1925). The Outdoor Pavilion hosts concerts and festivals; the School of Creative Arts offers classes.
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Palm Beach International Raceway
Palm Beach International Raceway is an acclaimed motorsports facility featuring a challenging 2.034-mile Road Course, an exciting 1/4-mile Drag Strip, a thrilling 8/10-mile Kart Track, & a Mud Bog for drag racing. PBIR hosts such premiere events as the Palm Beach Grand Prix, IHRA’s Nitro Jam, PRO Winter Warm-up, Citrus Nationals & Super Chevy Show.
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Palm Beach Kart Center
World-class, 11-turn, .8-mile track. The fleet of Speed Karts are designed for both speed and safety, adjustable for drivers of nearly any size. Enjoy a wheel-to-wheel racing experience.
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Palm Beach Opera
Palm Beach Opera is dedicated to producing live opera at an international standard of excellence and to enriching the life of the communities it serves with diverse educational programs. The fully professional Palm Beach Opera presents mainstage performances at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.
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Palm Beach Photographic Centre
Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a nonprofit arts organization located in downtown West Palm Beach. It is dedicated to the enrichment of life through exhibitions and superior educational programs. Its roster of master artists, Museum offerings, hands-on workshops, and community programs inspire excellence in the photographic arts.
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Society of the Four Arts
The Society of the Four Arts presents notable speakers, concerts, films, educational seminars and art exhibitions for the public. Horticultural and sculpture gardens grace the lakeside campus.
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South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
Hands-on science center, aquarium, planetarium, museum store, weekend programs, observatory, laser concerts, science trail, Egypt Gallery and mini galaxy golf. Permanent and traveling exhibits. Family-oriented activities for all ages including adult lecture series throughout the year. Open Monday through Friday 9-5, Saturday and Sunday 10-6.
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Uptown Art
Uptown Art is a step-by-step BYOB painting studio that brings art to life through fun, social classes for all ages and skill levels. Perfect for team building, date night, private parties, ladies' night, and more. Be sure to visit us at one of our three unique locations in West Palm Beach, Jupiter, and Boca Raton.
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Visit Palm Beach
Visit Palm Beach is your premier provider of recreational water activities, tours, excursions, rentals & events in South Florida! Offering daily catamaran sightseeing, sunset & specialty sailing cruises, parasailing, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling, Peanut Island adventures, biking, history & nature tours, and much more!
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