Schmidt Center Gallery Public Space

The US soldiers who helped defeat Nazi Germany and liberate the concentration camps were among the first eyewitnesses to the Holocaust. Remembering their stories of freedom inspires us to promote human dignity and confront hatred whenever and wherever it occurs. This January 27, 2025, International Holocaust Day of Remembrance, marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The Liberation exhibit brought to the FAU Galleries from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in collaboration with the Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education presents 21 panels of historical images leading to this historical liberation day.

Included with Museum Admission

The Flagler Museum’s 2024 – 2025 Season will commence with the opening of its Fall Exhibition, In the Golden Dreamland of Winter: Henry Flagler’s FEC Hotel Company. The exhibition is dedicated to the work of Henry Flagler and his transformative impact on the Floridian economy through the Florida East Coast Hotel Company. This exhibition offers an in-depth exploration of Flagler’s pioneering spirit and his role in opening up Florida as a premier travel destination.

Henry Flagler, often referred to as one of the key architects of modern Florida, embarked on a bold journey that reshaped the state’s landscape and economy. This exhibition delves into his innovative venture, starting with the establishment of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in St. Augustine, expanding down the coastline, including the Hotel Royal Poinciana, the largest wooden hotel yet built, the Palm Beach Inn, later renamed as The Breakers, and the Royal Palm in Miami. Florida’s hotels were more than just accommodations; they represented a gateway to discovery, inviting guests to explore a new and enchanting part of the country.

Flagler’s FEC Hotel Company was a testament to his belief in making the most of life, seeing Florida’s untapped beauty and taking bold chances to create a thriving hospitality industry that continues to influence the state to this day.

In the Golden Dreamland of Winter: Henry Flagler’s FEC Hotel Company runs from Tuesday, October 15, to Sunday, December 29, 2024 during museum hours.

Since RIVERDANCE first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy Award ®-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established it as a global cultural sensation.

Show Times
Fri, Feb 7 2025 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Feb 8 2025 @ 2:00pm
Sat, Feb 8 2025 @ 8:00pm
Sun, Feb 9 2025 @ 2:00pm

Tickets start at $35.00

From April 22 to May 4, 2025
This dark comedy invites you into the hilarious and harrowing dance between a young couple and the history professor and his wife who have ensnared them into an evening of drinks and increasingly dangerous rounds of fun and games. This Academy and Tony Award®-winning play is arguably Edward Albee’s most famous and most vicious masterpiece.

Fiesta De Pueblo, Inc. (Town Fest) a celebration of the Three Wise Men provides a unique, cross-cultural family event that engages the general-public in an educational experience that highlights the Hispanic culture through music, food, art, and commerce. Fiesta de Pueblo enables our Hispanic community to showcase its resources, products and services at our Business Expo.

We focus on Education, Community, Culture and Commerce. Fiesta de Pueblo features parades, games, arts, amusement park rides, regional food, business booths, and live entertainment.

For Business/Vendor Exhibition Booth call us at 561-889-6527.
You’ve seen your fair share of fantastic museums, theaters, galleries and more here in The Palm Beaches, but for those who opt for the road less traveled…there’s still so much to explore! Here are just a few cultural organizations and events, chosen by our Cultural Concierge, to keep an eye on here in Florida’s Cultural Capital®.

Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts

Nestled in a former Florida East Coast Railroad train depot in the heart of Lake Worth, Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts is the rare hidden gem that actually produces “gems” in the form of glass, stone and metal. The center is composed of six separate sections dedicated to glassblowing, flameworking, fusing, welding and a gallery and gift shop for artists to show off and sell the creations they’ve made. Benzaiten also houses a metal foundry—where else can you see something like that?

Of course, you can take the plunge and sign up for any one of the dozens of classes that the center offers throughout the week, or if you just want to come by and see what the professionals are working on, all of the studios are open-air and available for the public to visit.

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

Subtle sculptures amid gorgeous greenery—that’s the simple description of one of West Palm Beach’s more secluded cultural organizations, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. This “secret garden” of The Palm Beaches comprises a 1920s house and outdoor space originally owned by Ralph Norton (of Norton Museum of Art). His second wife, Ann Weaver Norton, was a noted sculptor and built an additional studio space to accommodate her work.

Now, Ann’s sculptures decorate the garden space and, along with the home and studio, are open for the public to visit and appreciate her incredible, large-scale pieces crafted from brick, clay and stone. It’s a can’t-miss opportunity for those eager to get lost in art!

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

Eager to take a look through Palm Beach County’s past? Spady Cultural Heritage Museum celebrates African-American, Haitian-American and Caribbean-American history through annual heritage festivals, trolley tours of its neighborhood in Delray Beach and through its rotating art and photographic exhibitions on-site.

Every summer, the organization hosts its inspirational Juneteenth Celebration, which marks an important date in American and Floridian history—the day that slavery was abolished. When it comes to examining life in Palm Beach County, there’s no place quite like Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.

DKDC/DIY Projects

Breaking out from the mold of dedicated seasonal ballet and dance favorites (think “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake,” etc.), DKDC/DIY Projects of West Palm Beach dedicates all of its energy to site-specific modern dance projects and the creative process. Since 1986, dancer, choreographer and National Endowment for the Arts and Guggenheim Fellow, Demetrius Klein, has been teaching modern dance and bringing new choreography to the South Florida arts scene.

Now, he’s built his original organization Demetrius Klein Dance Company (DKDC) out to serve as a place to create new works, provide education to interested dance students and provide collaborative services to partner cultural organizations. Over the last few years, the organization has created site-specific modern dance installations across Palm Beach County, including an original adaptation of Handel’s “Messiah” (typically reserved for singers and musicians) and new works such as “Laurel,” which premiered in 2017.

Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum

Incorporated in 1925 at the behest of architect and Palm Beach socialite, Addison Mizner, Boca Raton remains Palm Beach County’s southernmost city with all manner of arts and culture for visitors to enjoy. The history of this intricate city can be explored in full at the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, housed in the original 1927 Town Hall building. There, guests and history buffs can enjoy permanent collections from the city’s time as an Army Air Corps base during World War II and as a booming technology destination and home to one of IBM’s computer facilities in the 1970s and 1980s, among other eras.

Fun fact: the museum also owns the Boca Express Train Museum, where transportation enthusiasts and their families can tour a historic Florida East Coast Railway Depot and two 1947 Seaboard Air Line streamlined rail cars.

Looking for more to explore?

Consult our Cultural Concierge for custom arts-related itineraries to use during your trip to The Palm Beaches.

Contemporary and classic theater takes center stage in Florida’s Cultural Capital®

Take your tickets, unwrap the crinkly candy and grab a seat for theatrical excellence in The Palm Beaches! There’s nothing quite like a night of theater after a dinner date, so take that special one out to one of many stage-based sensations during the height of season.

Palm Beach Dramaworks

The mantra behind the incredible work going on at Palm Beach Dramaworks: “theatre to think about.” It’s no surprise that this company brings some of the highest-quality productions to West Palm Beach’s Clematis Street (the heart of the city’s Arts & Entertainment District) because of its dedication to local talent and expert craftsmen. While the set design and costumes alone could leave you staggering, there’s nothing quite like seeing a classic play (or brand-new work) onstage as it premieres to audiences young and old. The company’s 2017–2018 season includes two world premieres from established playwrights: Terry Teachout’s “Billy and Me” and Joseph McDonough’s “Edgar & Emily.”

Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University

If you’re more into the bleeding edge of theater and playwriting, to the point that you’d much rather see a reading of a new play than a full-fledged production of something tried and true—there’s always an experiment being worked on at Florida Atlantic University’s Theatre Lab. The concept is simple: give brand-new, never-before-seen work written by some of the best contemporary American playwrights to university students to read, stage and perform for a small audience. This season, eager theatergoers can see new work from Peter Sagal (host of NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me”), Lauren Gunderson and Deborah Zoe Laufer onstage for the first time. What could be better than that?

Maltz Jupiter Theatre

Looking to add a bit of style and razzmatazz to your sojourn of Palm Beach County’s stages? Maltz Jupiter Theatre has the distinction of being the entire state of Florida’s only B-rated League of Resident Theatres (LORT) facility, which speaks to its popularity among locals and visitors alike. The theatre produces a full season every year, punctuated by incredible plays and extravagant musicals, and this upcoming season is no different—look for “Disney Newsies,” “South Pacific,” “Hairspray” and more at one of the area’s grandest venues.

Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

For over 25 years, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has cemented its place as one of South Florida’s premier venues for ballet, music, comedy and theatre. Not only is Dreyfoos Hall one of the county’s largest performance spaces at over 2,000 seats, it’s also the only place to see national tours of Broadway favorites. This year’s Kravis on Broadway season includes big hits such as “The King and I,” “The Book of Mormon,” “Finding Neverland” and more.

Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival

Ask any local arts insider—there’s nothing quite like packing a picnic lunch and heading up to Jupiter’s Carlin Park every summer for a packed performance of a classic work from The Bard’s oeuvre. Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival’s Shakespeare by the Sea comes only once a year, but it’s the place to be if you call yourself a servant to the stage. The festival celebrates its 28th year of bringing Shakespeare to minds both young and old in July 2018 with a performance of “Antony and Cleopatra.”

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

With a wide variety of performances including dance, music, theatre, musicals and more, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade is a must-see for those interested in seeing a great show. This venue is located on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus and serves as the city’s art and performance center. Throughout the year, Dolly Hand features dozens of shows and performances from around the world—most of which are perfect for those traveling with a family!

While a day spent luxuriating in The Palm Beaches typically includes fun in the sun, there’s always time for a sojourn in the shade. That’s why we’ve toured five of the best covered areas for culture, listed below.

Enjoy world-class exhibitions and permanent collections on display at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

Sculpture garden? Check. Modern art? You bet. Giant revolving metal cube? Right at the front door. The Boca Raton Museum of Art, founded in 1950 as the Art Guild of Boca Raton, is the cultural center of Mizner Park and features an assortment of both traditional and modern sculptures, paintings, photography, glass work as part of its permanent collection. The museum also hosts rotating special exhibitions throughout the entire year, so it’s almost too easy to enjoy after a day spent shopping outside in Boca Raton.

 

Time-travel back to the Gilded Age at the Flagler Museum.

When you think about the “look” of Palm Beach, there’s always a flair of extravagance. Henry Flagler, commonly considered the island’s founder and first celebrity, was no stranger to opulence when it came to taste. His 1902 mansion, Whitehall, stands today as the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum and, thankfully, is completely air-conditioned. The museum features ongoing exhibitions, tours and special programs.

 

Make waves with the wild manatees at Manatee Lagoon, An FPL Eco-Discovery Center.

Life’s pretty great when you can visit manatees in the wild, and learn more about them in the process. Manatee Lagoon is an educational center dedicated to the conservation of Florida’s wildlife, which it serves through interactive exhibits, observation decks, lagoon tours, children’s art classes and—for those of you who can’t make it—a manatee webcam. Bring the kids along for an exciting, educational experience!

 

Take in a performance at Palm Beach Dramaworks.

After spending some time walking about West Palm Beach’s famous Clematis Street, why not relax and enjoy a bit of theatre? The talented thespians and technical wizards at Palm Beach Dramaworks are in a constant state of producing and presenting “theatre to think about.” Whether it’s a classic play, a workshop production, or even a cabaret series—you’ll always leave with a smile on your face.

 

Join fellow nature-lovers in John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.

Underneath the shade of mangrove trees, the natural beauty of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park shines. It has the distinct honor of being Palm Beach County’s only state park, located just north of Singer Island. Guests can drive in, park, and enjoy natural events: whether you’re a fan of bird watching, bluegrass or just need to zen out while walking through the park’s two self-guiding nature trails.