VISIT FLORIDA > The Palm Beaches

From dazzling Jupiter in the north to showstopping Boca Raton in the south, Palm Beach County offers a cultural scene brimming with glamour and excitement. This region is known for its 75 kilometres of white-sand beaches and endless sunshine, but it also boasts a sophisticated and accessible art landscape.

Destination Museums

The arts scene is incredibly inclusive and visitors will find something for everyone in Florida’s Cultural Capital. Around The Palm Beaches, which also carries the “America’s First Resort Destination” moniker, you’ll find an array of world-class museums that will enhance your sun-filled getaway.

Many of these museums are architecturally stunning and set in beautiful gardens. Whitehall in Palm Beach, a National Historic Landmark and home to the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, is an absolute must visit. In Delray Beach, you’ll find the stunningly beautiful Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, America’s only museum dedicated to Japanese living culture.

Fabulous art collections are nothing new to this region. The Boca Raton Museum of Art will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. It is renowned for its diverse special exhibits and contemporary art collections. Current exhibitions include Félix de la Concha and Splendor and Passion: Baroque Spain and Its Empire, running until March 30th.

In West Palm Beach, the Norton Museum of Art has one of Florida’s leading art collections—spanning American, European, Chinese, and photographic works. Unmissable winter exhibits include Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing (until March 9, 2025) and Sorolla and the Sea (through March 16, 2025).

Performing Arts

Be sure to catch a performance by the Palm Beach Symphony, known for its first-rate musicians and distinguished guest artists, or the Palm Beach Opera—the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, which premieres performances of Roméo et Juliette (Jan. 24–26, 2025) and La Traviata (Feb. 21–23, 2025). Both companies perform at the magnificent Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach.

Live theatre is also a highlight. Families will enjoy Frozen, the Broadway Musical at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre (Jan. 7–26, 2025) in Jupiter. Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach celebrates its 25th anniversary season with a number of dramatic performances, including The Dresser (Dec. 20, 2024– Jan. 5, 2025).

Festivals and Events

Throughout the year, The Palm Beaches hosts a variety of arts festivals and events.  In West Palm Beach, the Norton Museum’s Art After Dark features open studios, special museum tours, and street performances with live music, spoken word and dance every Friday night. Delray Beach and Jupiter hold First Friday Art Walks monthly, while Boynton Beach hosts a First Friday concert series at Centennial Park and Amphitheater.

Whatever kind of art sparks your interest, you’ll find it in The Palm Beaches. Beyond the spectacular beaches is a cultural scene that welcomes all, and will make you want to return and experience more.