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The Flagler Museum, formally known as the Whitehall estate is one of the most famous homes and landmarks on the island of Palm Beach. The elegant 100,000 square foot estate was built in 1902 by Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Henry Flagler was an American Industrialist and founder of Standard Oil, who is known for developing Florida’s east coast and responsible for making Palm Beach, America’s first resort destination.

The grand estate features 75 rooms and was built and designed in the Gilded Age. Flagler commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to design and built the mansion for Flagler. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other landmarks during the Gilded Age such as the New York Public Library and the Waldorf…

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From elegant convertibles to wood-bodied sedans to pre-war racers, the Elliott Museum will have it all at this year’s 23rd Annual “Classics At The Beach” car show.

The grounds of the museum will be resplendent with an array of automotive gems that come to Stuart from all over Florida. Featured marques this year are Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi, but classics of every make will be shown.

Other highlights of the day will include bidding on more than 50 exciting silent auction items, on-site food trucks offering a wide assortment of first-class fare, and wine and beer available for sale.

New this year will be the Elliott’s Pit Crew VIP Lounge in the art studio. This area will be for Elliott Museum members only and will feature a cash bar,…

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The Paramount Theatre in Palm Beach was built in the era of the movie palace, and the Paramount does not disappoint. It’s a great place to visit and see the history of Hollywood with your family. Kids are sure to love all of the memorabilia and pictures that adorn the Theatre’s walls and screening rooms.

A walk along North County Road will take you to an icon of Palm Beach, a place that typifies the graceful, yet casual style of this community.

Step under the street-side facade and see a courtyard of shopfronts and tropical plants. The wide steps lead up to the theatre entrance, a portal where generations of Hollywood’s elite mingled with the residents of Palm Beach. Open the door and you’ll be met with a pleasant surprise: the theatre, which…

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Ragtops Automobile Museum in West Palm Beach has recently been renovated and re-opened to the public. The museum, which houses more than fifty classic cars, is a great way to spend a few hours experiencing the automobiles of the past.

There are few things that impact the American way of life more than how we travel. To see and learn about the past of the American automobile is to experience, first hand, American history.

Established in 1980, Ragtops has evolved into a premier destination, encompassing a large 8,000 square foot facility filled with special interest automobiles, breathtaking memorabilia and two distinct showrooms featuring various automobiles and the unique Gift Garage.

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The Boca Raton Museum Of Art’s “Imagining Florida: History and Myth In The Sunshine State,” exhibit is three years in the making. It brings together over 200 paintings, photographs and kitschy artifacts that represent and illustrate the past 300 years of Florida’s colorful history.

From natural landscapes to frontier outposts to burgeoning towns, the scenes featured in Imagining Florida portray many different aspects of the state- its deep-rooted Seminole and Miccosukee heritage, its historic African American communities, and its identity as a tourist destination.

Whether you want to learn some local history, view some beautiful art, or both, you’re not going to want to miss this exhibit.

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Begin 2019 is the year of the Boar, so start it off right this Saturday at the Norton Museum of Art.  

Norton is happy to host dragon and lion dances performed by the Lee Koon Hung Kung Fu Chinese Martial Arts Association. There will also be a fun variety of things to do at the museum for the whole family, all of them in celebration of Chinese culture. Other activities throughout the day include a lantern-making workshop, a calligraphy demonstration and workshop, Chinese art projects for all ages, and tours.

The group "Music From China" will perform a concert of new music for ancient Chinese and western instruments, including a work recently co-commissioned by the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. Laurie Barnes, the Elizabeth B. McGraw…

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Tomorrow, Saturday Feburary 9th is the big day for the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. The museum opens its doors after eight years of construction and renovations. The museum has undergone a $100 million renovations that were done by the award-winning British Architectural Design and Engineering firm, Foster + Partners.

The museum had to start fundraising campaigns to raise $100 million dollars for the renovations and continued to raise money until the renovations were completed.

The Norton Museum of Art was originally built in 1941 to house the art collection of the industrialist Ralph Hubbard Norton. Today, the museum is known for its massive collection of contemporary art galleries and exhibits. The new renovations to the museum include a…

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This Saturday, February 9th, head to The Norton Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of the expansion - before it opens to the public! Join us in the new Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden for light bites, music by DJ Lindsey Mills of Salt Witch Studio, and a craft beer garden featuring Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Anchor, Lagunitas, and more!

Plus, enjoy an exclusive preview of the opening exhibitions Going Public: Florida Collectors Celebrate the Norton, Modern Spontaneity: Ralph Norton’s Watercolor Collection, and Nina Chanel Abney, the latest exhibition of RAW (Recognition of Art by Women).

Upgrade to the VIP ticket for access to the VIP terrace with full bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres! Click here to RSVP.

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The streets of Mizner Park will once again be filled with a tremendous selection of art from across the country as the Boca Raton Museum of Art presents its 33rd Annual Museum Art Festival. One-of-a-kind art will be available for purchase including painting, sculptures, jewelry, fiber art, photography, ceramics, pottery, wood art, mixed media, graphic design, crafts, and art glass.  

All of the festivals proceeds help support the Museum’s educational programs for children and youth. Admission is complimentary and free parking is available in the garages at Mizner Park.

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The Boca Raton Museum Of Art

International in scope, while reflecting the creative expression of our region and city, the Boca Raton Museum…

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 Every year at Christmas time The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, also called “Whitehall,” is decorated in traditional Gilded Age splendor. The focal point of the Christmas decorations is a 16-foot-tall Christmas Tree in the Grand Hall, adorned with colored electrical lights and traditional Gilded Age style ornaments.

Bring your family and experience holiday traditions like the Annual Tree Lighting where you can meet Santa Claus, enjoy refreshments, hear music on the historic organ and watch as Henry Flagler's descendants and relatives light the Grand Hall Christmas Tree. The annual Special Christmas Lecture features a presentation on holiday traditions. During Holiday Evening Tours, families tour Whitehall after hours by the glow of the original light…

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