Children's Museums

Norton Museum of Art

Name: Norton Museum of Art
Address: 1450 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, West Palm Beach, FL, US
Telephone: (561) 832-5196
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (3079 reviews)

📍 1450 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

📞 (561) 832-5196

🌐 www.norton.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–10 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11 AM–5 PM

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Quick Facts

Type: Art Museum
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Membership: Yes, with year-round privileges
Hours: 10am-5pm (varies by day)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The Norton Museum hosts an annual Chinese New Year celebration featuring family-friendly activities including children's painting, storytelling, music, food, and traditional Lion & Dragon dances, plus fireworks the night before
⭐The museum's collection includes world-class artworks such as Degas ballet sculptures, multiple Picasso works, Monet and Cézanne paintings, Georgia O'Keeffe pieces, and Jackson Pollock paintings, alongside a large collection of Asian art
⭐The Norton organizes special exhibitions featuring major artists like Rembrandt, with carefully curated presentations using dark backgrounds and soft lighting to highlight painting details
⭐The museum offers art classes and workshops alongside docent-led tours, with multiple educational programs scheduled throughout the year

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book tickets online in advance for special exhibitions like the Rembrandt show, as they can sell out by the end of their run. Online booking also provides convenient entry without lines.
💬Plan to spend 2-3 hours to experience the full museum collection. The Norton houses world-class masterpieces (Picasso, Monet, Degas, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackson Pollock) across multiple galleries plus a substantial Asian art collection, so there's more to see than many first-time visitors expect.
💡Don't miss the sculpture garden—it's one of the most frequently mentioned highlights in visitor reviews and offers a different perspective from the indoor galleries.
💡Visit during the annual Chinese New Year celebration (typically in February) for family-friendly activities including kids' painting, storytelling, music, food, and the Lion & Dragon dance—a well-organized cultural event that brings together both art education and community celebration.
💡Take advantage of docent-led tours available at the museum. Visitors specifically mention the well-organized exhibition layouts with professional lighting and curation, suggesting guided tours would enhance appreciation of the masterpieces on display.