Museums
The Palm Beach story begins with the eccentric explorations of a New York Tycoon named Henry Flagler. As he opened up the state for tourism, so the Tropical Paradise of Florida was born stemming a rich cultural location for both old and modern works!
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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
Palm Beach (20 Minutes)
The Flagler Museum or Whitehall was Henry Flagler's Last place of residence and does house over 70% of the original furnishings and decor. When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall was "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, offering self-guided tours, changing exhibitions, and special programs.
Norton Museum of Art
West Palm Beach (20 Minutes)
Its collection includes over 7,000 works, with a concentration in European, American, and Chinese art as well as in contemporary art and photography. In 2003. With a brand new renovation and expansion, we know this museum is certainly worth exploring.
