With special collections and unique programs and events, these South Florida art museums invite guests to stroll through art history, contemporary art and culture. Their interactive approaches show visitors that art can be more than simply viewing a painting on a wall.
Norton Museum of Art
1450 S. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-832-5196
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, closed
Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, the Norton Museum of Art is shaded by an 80-year-old banyan tree. The museum houses a large permanent collection of global art, an expanding contemporary art collection and a sculpture garden. Visitors can also interact with six contemporary works through augmented reality by checking out an iPad at the Norton Art+ counter. On Friday nights, the Norton’s extended hours and discounted admission offer guests a unique art experience with Art After Dark. At Art After Dark, guests can enjoy live performances, attend tours and participate in art workshops.
Boca Raton Museum of Art
501 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-392-2500
Monday and Tuesday, closed
Wednesday, Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m
Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Boca Raton Museum of Art houses a large permanent collection consisting of paper-based works, paintings, photography, mixed-media and multimedia art. The museum holds a collection of African and ancient American art and a growing contemporary sculpture collection. Alongside its regularly rotated exhibitions, guests can walk through the Ohnell Sculpture Garden to see sculptures by Tony Rosenthal, George Segal and more. The museum also offers art education resources and workshops through the Art School, located at 801 W. Palmetto Park Road.
NSU Art Museum
1 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-525-5500
Monday, closed
Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.
The NSU Art Museum has an extensive collection of Latin American art, contemporary art, post-World War II art and collections featuring women and multi-cultural artists. Admission is free and hours are extended to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month for the Sunny Days and Starry Nights program. The museum offers community engagement initiatives like A Sense of Pride, which focuses on the LGBTQ+ community, and Community Voices, which uses art to explore social and racial injustices.Art workshops are also offered through Creativity Exploration, a program that combines mindfulness and art.
Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
10975 SW 17th St.
Miami, FL 33199
305-348-2890
Monday, closed
Tuesday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission is always free at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University. The museum is located along the Avenue of the Arts, where visitors can view over 30 public art sculptures. Virtual tours and digital exhibitions are also available in the FrostArtFIU app. In the spring and fall, guests can participate in Family Days, an interactive family art program. Art workshops, Drawing You In and MakerSPACE Workshops, are scheduled throughout the year. On the second Thursday of every month, the museum opens from 6 to 8 p.m. for Tertulia Nights, where guests can listen to talks from exhibited artists.
Pérez Art Museum Miami
1103 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-375-3000
Monday, Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, closed
Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The Pérez Art Museum Miami has a vast permanent collection of modern and contemporary art by international artists that uniquely mirror Miami’s cultural diversity. Visitors can join Pride Tours, Black Art Tours and Spanish-language tours for a special look into the museum’s holdings. In the PAMM auditorium and with PAMMTV, a free streaming service, visitors can view video art from exhibits. New Realities, an augmented reality art gallery viewable through the PAMM AR website, features “Como Semillas en el Viento,” an AR sculpture by Alfredo Salazar-Caro. Guests can also attend PAMM Free Second Saturdays and Art-2-Go, a free art workshop.
