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Museum · West Palm Beach, Florida
Norton Museum of Art
Main art museum of South Florida, in downtown West Palm Beach, with collections of American, European and Chinese art, photography and a sculpture garden.
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About Norton Museum of Art
The Norton Museum of Art was opened in 1941 by Ralph Hubbard Norton, a Chicago steel industrialist who later lived in West Palm Beach and donated his collection to create the museum. Today it is the largest art museum in South Florida, located between downtown and the El Cid neighborhood.
The collections bring together four main areas: American art, with painters such as Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe; European art, from Monet, Gauguin and Matisse to Picasso; Chinese art, with bronzes, jades and ancient ceramics; and photography, one of the museum’s strongest collections. There is also contemporary art and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
The building was expanded and renovated by the architecture firm of Norman Foster and reopened in 2019, with a new street-facing entrance beneath a large canopy, and a sculpture garden with mature trees. The garden and the courtyard are part of the visit.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours for the main collections and the sculpture garden.
Best time
During the day, preferably on weekdays when it’s less busy. The museum usually closes one day a week and stays open later on one of the days; check before you go.
How to get there
It is on South Dixie Highway, south of downtown West Palm Beach, a few minutes by car or taxi from Clematis Street and about 6 km from the airport. There is parking on site.
Tip
Start with the Chinese collection and the photography, which are often less known to visitors, and finish in the sculpture garden.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Norton Museum of Art
What to see at the Norton Museum of Art?
The American, European and Chinese art collections, the photography collection, the temporary exhibitions and the sculpture garden.
How long does a visit to the Norton Museum of Art take?
Two to three hours for the main collections and the garden.
Where is the Norton Museum of Art located?
On South Dixie Highway, south of downtown West Palm Beach, a few minutes’ drive from Clematis Street.